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Hong Kong: Local girls shine, then draw top seeds
Cathay Pacific Sun Hung Kai Financial
Hong Kong Open 2011, 13-21 Nov, Hong Kong, China
DAILY NEWS - Edition #2 - Monday 14th November
From STEVE CUBBINS...
Coaching and Development
ESR: New Level 1 courses and coaching seminars
Coaching news from ESR
There is a Level 1 Coaching Course starting in January at Finchley Manor. http://www.englandsquashandracketball.com/find/courses/100
A series of Coaching Seminars is coming up,...
Coaching and Development
PSA: Butt topples Grant to reach Dayton final
Lightning Strikes Twice In Dayton
13 November 2011
RESULTS:Â PSA International 25 EBS Dayton Open, Dayton, Ohio, USA
Semi-finals:
 Yasir Butt (PAK) bt  Adrian Grant (ENG) 11-6, 11-8, 11-9...
Alan's Archive
BLOG: Fighting for media coverage
The Guardian newspaper has a fantastic website. That's probably why so few people buy the actual printed version.
This week the website launched the Guardian...
Coaching and Development
WISPA: Women’s squash rebrands
Women’s Squash Rebrands for a New Era
A new name has been chosen by the governing body of women's squash to reflect the...
Coaching and Development
WSF launches 2020 Olympic bid

World Squash Federation Puts Innovation at Heart of 2020 Olympic Campaign
7 November 2011
World Squash Federation President N Ramachandran today stressed that innovation will be...
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BLOG: Colour clashes should be avoided
BY ALAN THATCHER
Whatever happened to the clothing rules at major tournaments, designed to prevent players taking to the court in identical colours?
Sorry to have...
Coaching and Development
WSF: Courting a new generation of female players
Squash Courts A New Generation Of Female Players On World Squash Day
Squash is all set to attract a new generation of female players thanks...
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WSF: Squash Awards Dinner at the World Open
7th Annual World Squash Awards To Be Awarded At World Open Dinner
25 October 2011
The world's leading players will be honoured at the seventh annual World...
Coaching and Development
WSF: Harare to host 2012 African Junior Champs
Harare To Host 2012 All Africa Junior Squash Championships
24 October 2011
Vijay Gajjar, President of the African Squash Federation, today announced that the next All Africa Junior...
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WSF: New squash PC video game launched
World Squash Federation Launches First 3D Simulation PC Video Game
Squash enthusiasts will now have the chance of enjoying the sport they love in the...
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US OPEN: Shabana and Massaro take the titles
Delaware Investments U.S. Open Squash 2011
Daily News, Issue #9, Thursday 6th October
Official Website :Â www.usopensquash.com Twitter: @USOpenSquash
Massaro and Shabana dominate U.S. Open Finals
From STEVE...
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ALAN’S ARCHIVES: Alan interviews Vicky Botwright
By ALAN THATCHER
27 Nov 02
VICKY BOTWRIGHT is resting her injured ankle until the New Year. She maynot be appearing in any WISPA tournaments until...
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ALAN’S ARCHIVES: Alan on Egypt’s success
VERBATIM - Alan Thatcher on EgyptPublished by: SquashZAG on 21st May 2010
Everybody wants to know the Egyptians’ secret. The answer is simple: numbers, with...
Canary Wharf Classic
Nick’s a killer!
Nick Matthew has plenty of kill shots in his armoury, but here he tells the story of the night he thought he'd killed an...
Coaching and Development
Nick Matthew’s fitness secrets in Men’s Health
Ever wondered how Nick Matthew managed to harness the fitness necessary to reach the top of the PSA rankings?
Well, here's your answer, courtesy of...
Coaching and Development
Squash Canada: Power Academy becomes National Centre
Squash Canada designates National Squash Academy as National Centre of Excellence
Squash Canada has announced an agreement with the National Squash Academy (NSA) as Squash...
Canary Wharf Classic
Referees need help with long-distance vision
Here's my response to Steve Cubbins' article on referees in his new Blog On The Tyne, headlined How Many Referees Is Enough?
Source: www.cubbins.info
Steve
Some...
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WSF: World Squash Day – Here Come The Girls
World Squash Day 2011: Here Come The Girls
A worldwide programme to increase female participation in squash launches today.
World Squash Day 2011, which takes place...
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PSA: Video referees here to stay
PSA To Roll Out Video Review For All TV Events
8 September 2011
After extensive trials at recent major PSA World Tour events, the Professional Squash Association is...
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WSF: John White joins ambassador programme
September 7, 2011
John White Joins WSF Ambassador Programme In Latvia
Former world number one John White will join Nicol David, the reigning women's world number...
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Blog: Nadal’s collapse highlights sporting stress
By ALAN THATCHER
Rafa Nadal’s collapse in front of the TV cameras, during a US Open press conference, was a very public illustration of the...
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Top Ten Healthiest Foods on the planet
1 Lemons
2 Broccoli
3 Dark Chocolate
4 Potatoes
5 Salmon
6 Walnuts
7 Avocados
8 Garlic
9 Spinach
10 Beans
The Ten Healthiest Foods on the planet and why
http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/healthy-eating/superfoods/the-10-healthiest-foods-on-the-planet/?page=1
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Australia: Courts battle goes to the vote
Jeff O’Donnell writes from Australia:
Michelle Martin and I have been working hard on trying to gain control of these courts down here in...
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Aussies host world coaching conference
Australia to host world coaching conference
By ANDREW DENT
Australia is to host the 10th WSF Squash Coaching Conference to coincide with the Australian Open in...
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Blog: Dig up the coaching manual
By ALAN THATCHMARSH
As Britain swelters in a spring heatwave, squash players all over the country are succumbing to a plague of gardening-related injuries.
Squash coaches...
Canary Wharf Classic
Peter Nicol’s drop shots
From www.squashskills.com
Peter Nicol tells Jethro Binns all about drop shots - and shows how to play them
httpv://www.youtube.com/embed/TINLjcIE5Eg
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Video: The essence of squash
Fantastic film here entitled The Essence of Squash.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNKCCBC5qBY
And a brilliant trick shot here from Jonathon Power from the Super Series at Broadgate Arena.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwqwQ-vszpY&feature=rec-LGOUT-real_rn-1r-7-HM
And, is...
Canary Wharf Classic
MATTHEW THE MASTER
Nick Matthew showed to a packed house at the East Wintergarden exactly why he is world champion and world number one as he came...
Canary Wharf Classic
Nick Matthew: The pain game and mind games
By ALAN THATCHER
Daryl Selby dived full-length into the back right corner, chasing down a shot from Nick Matthew as the world champion advanced towards...
Coaching and Development
Call me Popeye!
By ALAN THATCHER
Yes, you can call me Popeye if you like! Because my new, life-changing diet is based on the cartoon character’s favourite food,...
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Canary Wharf injury crisis: What next?
A fascinating insight here  into how referees may "adjust" rules in the interests of sportsmanship
Rod Symington and Graham Walters deal with an issue that...
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The Squash Official Newsletter
Thanks to Barry Faguy for emailing through the latest, mid-season edition of The Squash official Newsletter.
I always enjoy the exchanges of views and advice...
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Listen to the pros and learn
Some very interesting quotes emerged from several top pros at the Tournament of Champions last night. Some simple, solid home truths about how to...
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Brave new world coming in Kent
Great things are happening in Kent. Last year we launched the PSA Kent Open, a world-ranking tournament (won by Alan Clyne) that ran alongside a...
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SquashUK Master Class: Part 1
The SquashUK Master Class:
A journey of learning and commitment.
WARNING: This will change your life
This series will chart your progress through a programme of squash...
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Coaching Tips
Coming soon: a collection of coaching tips, insights and inspirations that will help to improve your game.
Coaching and Development
Top US award for Danielle Maur
Picture shows Danielle and husband Andre
Danielle Maur wins W. Stewart Brauns, Jr. Award in recognition of contribution to squash
CHANHASSEN, Minn. -- Danielle Maur, national...