Greg Lobban withdraws from consideration for Scotland selection

Scottish Squash today confirms that Greg Lobban has withdrawn from consideration for selection for the forthcoming ESF European Team Championships in the Netherlands. Greg is currently in the process of applying for Australian residency and,…

ELEVATE: Next Gen Coach Academy launched to empower coaches of the future

The ELEVATE: Next Gen Coach Academy welcomed six coaches to an introductory call as the programme got underway this month. The initiative aims to support coaches aged 35 and under to create paid, part-time opportunities as coaches at clubs…

Jim Hay receives the Services to Squash Award

  Scottish Squash is to delighted to announce that Jim Hay has been awarded the Services to Squash Award. This prestigious accolade, awarded to individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to squash in Scotland, was presented…

A Sport for Life: National Championships bring Scotland’s top Masters players to Edinburgh

As the Masters National Championships gets underway in Edinburgh on Saturday, a wide range of squash stories will be represented on court. From those that have played from a young age to those that started a bit later, and from competitors…

GB Squash Announced Ahead of LA 2028 Olympic Games

Scottish Squash in partnership with England Squash and Squash Wales, is delighted to announce the formation of GB Squash, to oversee the organisation and preparation of Great Britain’s squash players for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. GB…
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H//T Squash – Beginner ladies sessions across Scotland

H//T Squash is back and getting under way at clubs across Scotland! The programme aims to encourage more women and girls to give squash a go, showing that it doesn’t always have to be about competition.
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Scottish Squash Launches the Scottish Squash Cup

Scottish Squash is delighted to announce a brand-new event on the national calendar, the Scottish Squash Cup, launching for its inaugural event in 2026.  This exciting new knockout competition will bring clubs together from across the…
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Whitecraigs first junior tournament hailed as success, as organiser encourages others to give it a go

Whitecraigs Lawn Tennis and Squash Club has hailed its first ever junior squash tournament as a major success, after welcoming 34 players from near and far earlier this month. The Whitecraigs New Year Junior Bronze was a graded event, featuring…
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Young Grampian squash stars look to make mark at home Junior Nationals

As a squash boom continues apace in the Grampian region, two local youngsters are hoping to make a big impression at this weekend’s Junior National Championships.  Thanks to sportscotland’s DCI initiative, almost 2000 young people…

Scottish Squash welcomes government commitment to increase funding for sports

We are delighted with the Scottish Government’s decision this week to significantly increase sports funding in the coming year, with a clear focus on supporting the work of governing bodies. Scottish Squash worked closely with many other…

Katie is first to earn Gold volunteer award

  We are delighted to recognise the efforts of the first Young Squash Champions Volunteering Award participant to earn the Gold Award for 100 hours of volunteering in squash. Katie Polworth from Inverness Tennis and Squash Club has…

Scottish Junior Open 2025: Day 3 selected reports

Eight out of 10 Scottish Junior Open winners won 3-0 with strong performances on finals day at Oriam. Despite dominance on court, plenty of spirit and perseverance was shown by all players who amassed a total of 530 points across…

Scottish Junior Open 2025: Day 2 selected reports

Sophie Ballentyne (2) vs Nuie Chew (5/8) Despite a spirited second game recovery Ballentyne was unable to progress from round three, losing three games to one to Nuie Chew. The Australian started very strongly racing into an initial 8-1…

Junior squash stars look to follow in the footsteps of greats at SJO 2025

The 79th annual Scottish Junior Squash Open is set to welcome athletes from 32 countries when it takes place in Edinburgh from 28-30 December. Some of the sport’s rising stars will be in attendance at the tournament, which is regarded as…

Scottish Junior Open inspires next generation as McAlpine leads the way

One of Scotland's top squash players has praised the impact of the Scottish Junior Open, saying her 2024 title was a "huge milestone" in her playing career. Robyn McAlpine was victorious in the GU19 category last year, after two previous…