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Sabine sets sights on 2021 European Masters Championships

Masters Player of the Year Sabine Mackenzie has set her sights on European success when one of squash’s flagship events comes to Scotland next summer. The 2021 European Masters Championships will be staged in Edinburgh from 16 to 19 June…
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BounceBack events: kick-starting competitive squash in Scotland

Scottish Squash are delighted to launch an innovative new level of sanctioned competition aimed at kick-starting squash in Scotland. In line with current Scottish Government tier-level Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance we’re pleased to announce…
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Inclusivity drive leads to double awards success for Glasgow squash club

Glasgow University Squash Club has become a double award winning club after putting fun and inclusivity at the heart of their strategy. The student body was named Scottish Squash Club of the Year in September having already fought off stiff…
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Period poverty – Scottish Squash’s mission to raise awareness and tackle a taboo

Do you know what period poverty is? It’s the lack of access to sanitary products, menstrual hygiene education, toilets, handwashing facilities and waste management. Did you know that as many as 3 in 10 people in Scotland cannot afford…
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Coach of the Year – ‘early signs encouraging’ as players return to training

After six months away from court, award winning squash coach Martin Woods has been encouraged by the early signs from his charges during the return to training. Martin coaches players from all age groups at both Scotstoun Sports Campus and…
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Edinburgh to host 2021 European Masters Championships

Scottish Squash is delighted to announce that it has been successful in its bid to host the 2021 European Masters Championships. The tournament is one of the most popular and well attended events in the squash calendar, traditionally attracting…

2020 World Squash Day competition winner

Scottish Squash has been supporting 2020 World Squash Day through our Squash Around Scotland competition. We asked members of Scotland's squash community to post a photo or video on social media with a squash racket or ball in hand near an…
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Kyle Penman breaks new ground in trophy-laden season

Squash ace Kyle Penman says hard work and his 'shock' win at the 2019 Welsh Junior Open led to him having his best ever season. The Bridge of Allan youngster defeated top ranked boys under-15s player Jack Mahon and third seed Jack O Flynn…

Latest News Update

October's Newsletter has details of our World Squash Day (October 10, 2020) competition and news of Scottish Squash's extended partnership with kit suppliers Total Teamware Ltd. We also have a run-down of how we supported UK Coaching Week…
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Scottish Squash extend partnership with Total Teamware Ltd

Scottish Squash has agreed an extension to the agreement with kit supplier Total Teamware Ltd (TTL) which will see Joma branded playing and training gear continuing to be worn by Scotland players and coaches during major international events. The…

2020 World Squash Day competition

Scottish Squash is supporting 2020 World Squash Day by launching the Squash Around Scotland competition. The competition aims to help promote the sport you love for World Squash Day, which takes place on Saturday, October 10. Tagging @ScottishSquash…
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Greg Lobban grateful to be competing & proud of world rankings boost

Scotland's Greg Lobban returned to competitive action at the Manchester Open this month following his best ever season on the PSA World Tour. The 28-year old finished a curtailed 2019/20 campaign playing at the Canary Wharf Classic in March…
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Paul Bell on coaching life without squash: ‘It’s brought us all much closer together.’

When we speak to Director of Squash Paul Bell it’s six months to the day since the PSA World Tour was suspended due to COVID-19. We’re also on the eve of the tour restarting at the Manchester Open and it’s the middle of UK Coaching…
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Lisa primed for Manchester as Scots trio return to action

Squash ace Lisa Aitken feels in good shape ahead of a return to action this week following the enforced six-month lay-off. The PSA World Tour is back in the sporting calendar having been suspended in March due to COVID-19. Some of the…

Get Involved in UK Coaching Week 2020

UK Coaching Week returns from 14-20 September and empowers athletes, coaches and the public to celebrate great coaching. This year’s campaign will centre on the need to ‘Support Your Coach’, kicking off with the #GreatCoachingPledge…