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New Club Support Programme to Strengthen Squash Clubs Across Scotland

Following last week’s exciting launch of the Wee Smashers programme, Scottish Squash is delighted to announce another club initiative made possible through sportscotland’s Club Support Programme.   The funding allows the programme to…
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Junior and Senior Selection Criteria Published for 2026/27

Scottish Squash is pleased to announce the release of the official selection procedures and criteria for both junior and senior national squads for the 2026/27 season. These updated policies outline the pathway for athletes striving to represent…
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Entries now open for Scottish Junior Open 2026

Scottish Squash is delighted to confirm the return of the Scottish Junior Open for 2026, one of Europe’s leading junior squash tournaments and a key fixture on the international junior calendar. Each December, Scotland welcomes more than…

New Coaching Pathway launched to support coaches at every stage of their journey

We are delighted to launch our new coach development framework, designed to empower coaches to take control of their own learning journey.

NEW Officials Working Group – roles available

In order to support delivery of the Vision for Squash Refereeing in Scotland strategy, we are recruiting a volunteer Officials Working Group to support with the implementation of a new refereeing pathway. The group will be comprised of a Chair, Development…

Good luck, Rory!

Scottish Squash would like to wish Rory Stewart all the best following his retirement from professional squash. The Perthshire player reached a career-high world ranking of 40 in December 2023, and spent a decade on the PSA tour, winning…
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PERFORM Competitions Calendar 2026-27 (Complete)

Scottish Squash is pleased to confirm the official PERFORM competitions calendar for the 2026-27 season, providing players, clubs and organisers with a clear roadmap for another exciting season of competition across Scotland. Venues for Junior…

Women and Girls Coaching Network Regional Gatherings calendar announced

We are delighted to announce a series of Women and Girls Coaching Network Gatherings taking place across Scotland during 2026/27. Following the successful launch of the network in 2025, we are keen to support women and girls in their own…

Scottish Squash welcome Donna to the team

Scottish Squash is delighted to announce the appointment of Donna Cruickshank to the position of part-time Project Administrator Donna, who will be a familiar face to many in Scotland's squash community, joined in June after a career in Project…

‘More than a sports club’: Why Curveballs means so much to its members

As Edinburgh Curveballs prepare to host their annual Open Tournament as part of Leap Sports Festival Fortnight, we spoke with some of the club’s members about what makes the group so special. The LGBTQ+ inclusive squash group welcomes players…

How squash helped Atif find his family and accept himself

When Atif Rizvi first stepped off the plane in Scotland, he knew that he had been keeping a part of himself hidden for most of his life.  Growing up in Pakistan, he encountered largely negative attitudes towards LGBTQ+ individuals,…

All eyes on the prize as Scottish Cup winners set to be crowned this weekend

History will be made as the first ever winners of the new Scottish Cup will be crowned in the capital this weekend. Four teams will compete for honours in the men’s and women’s draws respectively at Edinburgh Sports Club this Saturday. With…
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Scottish Squash to launch new competition pathway for 2026-27

Scottish Squash have announced a new three-stage competition pathway launching from the 2026-27 season, aiming to improve the way players of all levels engage with competitive squash.  Following consultation with key stakeholders across the…