Scottish Squash

Could you tutor our new Squash Activator course, launching in 2026/27?

If you think you could help the next generation of Coaching Assistants, community champions and squash lovers take their first steps in coaching, this is the opportunity for you

These are practical, hands-on, entry level workshops focused on confidence and engagement, rather than formal coaching theory.

Seven days left to sign-up 👇

Could you tutor our new Squash Activator course, launching in 2026/27?

We are looking for engaging individuals with a passion for sport and committed to self-improvement to train a new generation of Squash Activators.

These are practical, hands-on, entry level workshops focused on confidence and engagement, rather than formal coaching theory.

With opportunities across Scotland, this is a great opportunity to play your part in supporting the continued growth of squash by getting people ready to deliver in their club and community - and get paid in the process.

For more information and to apply: https://bit.ly/4dE5Lj7

Exciting news, and that logo is 🔥

Brilliant to see squash back in the 2027 Commonwealth Youth Games.

Malta Unveils the Official Logo and Brand Identity of the 2027 Commonwealth Youth Games - World Squash The 2027 Commonwealth Youth Games will take place in Malta and Gozo from 29 October to 4 November 2027, welcoming young athletes from across the Commonwealth to compete across eight sports.

We're delighted to be holding a prize draw for Young Squash Champions Volunteering Award (YSCVA) participants - with the draw taking place on 1st July.

Silver and Gold Champions at the time of the draw will have a chance to win one of two European Team Championships tops, signed by Georgia Adderley and Rory Stewart.

If you know a young person that is volunteering in squash, why not encourage them to sign up for the YSCVA and work towards certificates and rewards for their efforts.

All participants that complete a survey (sent by email) before the end of June will help to improve the award - and be entered into a draw with the chance to win a pack of squash balls and a Scottish Squash lanyard!

More information and sign-up here: https://bit.ly/44ZD23w

This month we welcomed Donna Cruickshank to the team as a part-time Project Administrator.

Donna, who will be a familiar face to many in Scotland's squash community, joins after a career in Project Management across multiple industries and multiple countries.

She will support the Executive Team in the delivery of a range of projects planned over the next two years.

http://bit.ly/3QFsUZH

More podium success for Scots on the road as Neil Stone-Wigg finished third yesterday in the M060 category at the Danish Masters in Herlev 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💪

Awards Nominations for the 25/26 season are now open!

We are now accepting nominations for:

Club of the Year
Coach/Coaching Team of the Year
Junior Player of the Year
Masters Player of the Year
Referee of the Year
Senior Player of the Year
Services to Squash
Team of the Year
Volunteer of the Year

Do you know someone who deserves to win? 🏆 Nominate them for one of our categories here - https://forms.office.com/e/Q6A9ECjtbX

"Why do LGBTQ+ sports clubs matter?"

It's a question we sometimes see on social media, so we asked Sam and Holly ahead of the Edinburgh Curveballs Open Squash Tournament this weekend.

💬 "If you’re going to start a new club, that’s already a scary prospect, so if you have one thing in common, that makes everything a little bit easier."

💬 "Being accepted and finding like-minded people, allies, and safe environments to discover and be freely yourself is so important for anyone - especially for those in minority groups."

They also told us why they love squash, what Curveballs means to them and, in Sam's case, how joining the club gave him the confidence to compete in the East of Scotland Squash & Racketball League!

Read more: https://bit.ly/3Q8OSEf

The tournament is part of the LEAP Sports Scotland Festival Fortnight - there's still time to sign-up!

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When Atif stepped off the plane in Scotland, he knew that he had been keeping a part of himself hidden for most of his life.

Joining Edinburgh Curveballs helped him to find an accepting community, a sport he loves, and family.

💬“I’ve never felt as similar to others as I do with the Curveballs.

“This is one of the few communities that I have ever been part of which has given me the opportunity to accept myself – not just who I am, but also how I present myself to others.”

Read Atif's powerful story: https://bit.ly/4e0remA

The Edinburgh Curveballs are hosting an Open Squash Tournament this Saturday as part of the LEAP Sports Scotland Festival Fortnight.

Congratulations to Peter Nicol who has been inducted into the PSA Hall of Fame.

The Former World No.1 and World Champion won 49 PSA titles, as well as a singles gold medal for Scotland at the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur.

Nae bad fur a loon fae Inverurie!

Well done 👏

A huge congratulations to Donna Cruickshank and Adrian Richmond, 2026 British Open Masters Champions!

Fantastic to be able to say that the O55 Men’s and Women’s champions are both Scottish! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

What an achievement 👏