Star-studded line-up set to battle it out in Scotland’s richest squash tournament

Players from the world’s top ten are set to headline The Edinburgh Open 2024, taking place at Edinburgh Sports Club from Thursday to Sunday this week. World number 5, Karim Abdel Gawad will lead the way in the men’s draw, with the Egyptian…

Squads confirmed for 5 nations in Cardiff

The Scotland squads for the 5 Nations taking place in Cardiff next month have been confirmed. The event sees the young Scots go head to head with players from England, France, Ireland and Wales in a round-robin format. At last year’s…

We’re Hiring

Two exciting opportunities to join the team at Scottish Squash are available. We're looking for the right individuals to join us as Workforce Development Manager and Club Development Manager (Women & Girls) as we continue to grow the…

Check out our March update

Our March newsletter featured news from the Junior and Masters National Championships last month. It was a huge month for those that enjoy competitive squash, with over 20 national champions crowned! There were details of discounts…

Q&A with Kevin Moran as he heads for pastures new

Scottish Squash Workforce Development Manager Kevin Moran has been reflecting on his seven years working with Scottish Squash as he heads for pastures new at the end of the week.

Scottish Squash announce collaboration with MAAREE

Scottish Squash is delighted to announce a collaboration with MAAREE to support Scotland’s female squash players to get active and exercise worry-free. Equipment is needed for every sport, and just like non-marking shoes, a sports bra is…

Squad announced for European U19 Teams Championship

Scotland’s squad to take on the continent’s best at the 2024 European U19 Championships has been confirmed.

Becoming National Champion: “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, try again!”

It can take several years of hard work and training to become a national champion – look no further for evidence and inspiration than Norman Paterson, who battled his way to the MO65s title in Edinburgh in 2024 by defeating both the number…

OBITUARY

It is with deep sadness that we have learned of the passing of Paul Charlton. Paul died in the evening of Monday 26th February 2024 after a final battle with cancer. Paul gave a lifetime of support and commitment to squash in Scotland. Paul…

Masters National Champions look ahead to 2024 Home Internationals series after National titles decided in Edinburgh

Truly a sport for all age groups! Squash enthusiasts from aged 35 to 80 met in Edinburgh for the 2024 Masters National Championships over the weekend of 24 - 25th February, with 75 players competing for 14 national titles. Also on the line…

Masters stories: “Belief is so important – anyone could win it”

As one of Scotland's most decorated Masters squash players Eunice Bond is well placed to comment on this year’s National Championship. With seven Scottish titles won over the course of more than two decades, she knows what it takes to challenge…

Masters stories: “The Scottish National Championship is the one that everyone wants to win”

If, ten years ago, you had said to Alex Everingham that he would be competing in the O75 category at this year’s Masters Championship, he would never have believed you. Yet his enthusiasm for squash hasn’t diminished in that time –…

Masters Stories: “I walked back into the club and the lovely smell of plaster and sweat, and I just thought ‘Oh, I’m home!’”

After a promising spell as a junior, making it into the Scotland U19 squad at 16 years old, Sue Strachan started to drift away from the game as university, work and life got in the way. Lots of other sports followed, but nothing brought the…

Job Vacancy: Workforce Development Manager

Scottish Squash is recruiting for a full-time Workforce Development Manager to join our team. If you're passionate about developing people this role may be for you! We're recruiting a Workforce Development Manager to help develop and inspire…

Masters stories: Stewart Licudi on lost kit, lifting national crown and a love of Masters squash

With thirteen national titles up for grabs, the Masters National Championship is undoubtedly one of the most prestigious weekends in Scotland’s squash calendar. For many, the weekend provides an opportunity to test themselves against the…