Competitions Update – September 2019

With a busy start to the 2019/20 season approaching we've released our September competitions update early so you're fully prepared. 19 teams, 10 countries and some of the best squash players in the world will descend on Edinburgh Sports…

Lisa Aitken and Mark James break squash world record

Scotland's number one squash player Lisa Aitken from Montrose has etched her name into the famous Guinness World Record book alongside fellow Montrose squash player Mark James. The pair smashed the record for the longest non-stop squash…

European Masters Championships 2019

The European Masters Championships got underway today in Vienna, Austria. Good luck to 13 players from Scotland that have travelled to compete in the various men's and women's age categories. To keep up-to-date with the progress of the competition…
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Back-to-back titles for Angus Gillams down under

Scotland's Angus Gillams (2) made it back-to-back wins down under on Sunday (August 18) which secured him a tenth PSA Tour title. Last week Angus won the Men's Steel City South Australian Open beating in-form Egyptian youngster Moustafa…
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Scots pair set for new season after two-month Oriam training stint.

Gold Coast 2018 doubles pairing Lisa Aitken and Alison Thomson are gearing up for the new PSA Tour campaign following a gruelling pre-season at Oriam, Scotland’s Sports Performance Centre, in Edinburgh. The duo begin their 2019/20 season…

Scottish Junior Open 2019

Scottish Squash are pleased to announce that entries into the 2019 Scottish Junior Open are now being accepted. Individuals looking to enter the competition should enter online through the European Squash Tournament Software website. Individuals/groups…

Competitions Update – August 2019

The 2019/20 season is quickly approaching and you can start to enter competitions now! Our August Competitions Update should provide you with all the important information to get your 2019/20 season underway. The locations for the Junior…
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2019/20 Competition Calendar Update

Scottish Squash can confirm that the 2019/20 competition calendar has now been released. This follows the application windows for applying to host a Platinum competition and organise and deliver a Gold sanctioned competition. The calendar for…

Scotstoun Eagles Charity Exhibition Match – Sunday 25th August 2019

Charity Squash Exhibition Match: Young Scots take on Legendary James Willstrop Sunday 25th August is set to be a fantastic day of squash at Scotstoun Leisure Centre, as rising Scottish squash star Rory Stewart (Scottish #4 and World…
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The renaissance of Forthill Squash Club

The story of Forthill Squash Club is one of regeneration and inspiration. In 2015 the Broughty Ferry club had a membership of 23 which included just one junior player. But after the efforts of a dedicated committee and a 'squash for all'…

Gold sanctioned competition locations confirmed.

Following the application process for clubs and regions to apply for Junior and Senior Gold sanctioned competitions Scottish Squash are pleased to announce that locations have now been confirmed. Junior Gold (1) – 31st – 1st September…
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Planes, trains and automobiles – title winner Rory Stewart reflects on his demanding end of season travels.

At the tail end of the 2018/19 season, Scotland's Rory Stewart won his first ever PSA Tour title. But that doesn't tell half the story of what was a physically and emotionally draining few weeks for the 22-year-old as he hot-footed it across…
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John Meehan aims higher after making mark on Junior scene

The 2018/19 squash season proved extremely rewarding for Scotland Junior internationalist John Meehan who is now looking to make the next step up when he moves to Edinburgh in September. It was a breakthrough season for the 17-year-old from Houston…
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Angus Gillams seals eighth career title in Gibraltar

Scotland's Angus Gillams secured his first PSA Tour title of 2019 with an impressive victory at the Gibraltar Open. The 23-year-old came from a game down to beat Czech top seed Martin Svec 9-11, 11-6, 11-6, 11-5 after 53 minutes in Sunday’s…

Annual Awards

Season 2018-19 The Scottish Squash Annual Awards provide the perfect opportunity to recognise, reward and celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of the fantastic people who are contributing great things to squash in Scotland. Six award…