Friday, December 27, 2024

Growing the game

Indian squash circuit launches in October

Four Challenger tournaments end with Chennai spectacular Squash in India has received a significant boost with the launch of a new squash circuit.The PSA and...

Ipswich look for new head coach

Big boots to fill as Jonathan and Jaclyn Kemp head to Qatar Ipswich Squash Club is looking for a new Head Coach after Jonathan Kemp...

Exclusive Interview: Andrew Cross on life in Malaysia

The lad from Leeds has lit up the junior scene in Malaysia By ALEX WAN - Squash Mad Asia Correspondent Squash Mad writer ALEX WAN...

PSA introduce new $100k tournament tier

Promoters keen to embrace new world tour event option The men's world tour operators, PSA (Professional Squash Association), are introducing a new tournament tier with...

ASB hail success of Commonwealth Games doubles court

German company hope for record orders after Glasgow success Leading squash court manufacturer ASB are hoping for record orders over the coming year following the...

Hong Kong’s new courts are a glass act

Glass Courts and The Future of Squash By ALEX WILLIAMS   Having recently visited Hong Kong to set up my Blade distribution network, and needing my thirst...

Cassie’s Corner: Conquering the pain of injuries

I feel for Nick, James, Ramy and Joelle as they battle back to peak condition Injuries unfortunately are a part of playing sport. Whether you...

Thierry Lincou lands new coaching role

French former world champion leads MIT at Dover Academy  By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor Thierry Lincou is teaming up with Dover Squash and Fitness...

World Squash Day ready to rock all over the planet

Clubs geared up to Go For It on October 18th festival of squash Squash clubs all over the world will be celebrating World Squash Day...

PSA launch three-year calendar

Promoters will need long-term sponsorship deals in place to underpin elite events The men's PSA World Tour has announced a three-year calendar schedule restricted to...

Jonathon Power lands new role with Squash Canada

Legend known as the McEnroe of squash to lead National Centre of Excellence Canada’s former world No.1, Jonathon Power, has been hired to lead Squash...

Essex gets new squash academy

Off the Wall Squash launch new venture at Essex army headquarters Essex has a new squash academy to rival anything in the country. An elite team...

WSA sign $500,000 three-year deal with World Champs promoter

Hallmark Events Group to handle presentation and sponsorship The Women's Squash Association (WSA) has finalised a major long-term agreement with Hallmark Events Group to stage...

Sarah Fitzgerald and Natalie Grainger call for PSA and WSA to merge

Stars demand a unified approach to boost the sport's Olympic bid By Squash Mad Correspondent Two leading squash players have called for the PSA and the...

Comment: I believe that squash needs a Team USA moment

Rousing World Cup patriotism should be mirrored in squash ... and racquetball Hands up, who wasn't thrilled by the performance of the USA in a...

Comment: Arjen Robben’s World Cup dive was like a triple bounce in squash

Coaches can learn from the honesty of pros like Jonathan Kemp and Steve Finitsis  By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Comment My mind has been wandering...

Alison Waters and Paul Carter support London ladies event

Squash star Alison Waters and national high performance coach Paul Carter are supporting a new initiative for women's squash in London. A women's tournament is...

Highland fling as top Scots reach last four

Junior project runs hand in hand with Loch Ness Challenger By MICHAEL GREGSON - Squash Mad Highlands Reporter This evening the Inverness club hosted not only...

Rotterdam to host joint PSA and WSA event

Squash event at Victoria club takes place alongside tennis tourney By Squash Mad Netherlands Reporter Squash players from around the world will travel to the Dutch...

Big weekend of squash in San Francisco

Adam Perkiomaki seeks revenge over popular Bay pro Charlie Johnson By KIM CLEARKIN - Squash Mad San Francisco Reporter The Bay Clubs in San Francisco continue...

Secrets of squash life in Egypt

Despite the turmoil, the Egyptian squash machine powers on By FARAH ABDEL MEGUID - Squash Mad Egyptian Correspondent Egyptian squash professional Farah Abdel Meguid writes for...

Edinburgh builds padel tennis court

Is this Rafa Nadal's secret weapon? Roger Federer often attributes some of his fantastic retrieving to his younger days playing squash. Now Rafa Nadal says...

Let’s hear it for Stan

  For every Nick Matthew, we need 10,000 players like Stan COMMENT: By ALAN THATCHER Let me tell you a story about my little mate Stan. Actually...

Record crowds watch Polish national finals

Open-air glass court attracts 750 to Wroclaw town square By ADRIAN FULNECZEK - Squash Mad Reporter A crowd of 750 people watched the Polish Nationals finals...

Cassie’s Corner: Linda Elriani hits the Heights in Brooklyn

Ex-England captain runs thriving junior program in the Big Apple When the time comes to hang up the racket from the professional tour it can...

Nicol David and Paola Longoria, two pin-ups who transcend their sports

  Cover girls who give squash and racquetball a massive profile By FREDDY RAMIREZ - Editor of Restrung Magazine   I just want to point you to a...

Cassie’s Corner: Growing the game in Oz

Hats off to Todd Bowden for making Moorabbin such a busy squash base It is always frustrating when you read about squash clubs closing or...

Time to clean up game as PSA bid to block out lets

PSA to come down hard on ugly stoppages SQUASH MAD COMMENT The new PSA Referees’ Director, Lee Drew, is determined to stamp his mark on the...

David Pearson Exclusive: Referees need to show they’re in charge but not act like headmasters

Officials need to be in much better positions, make themselves heard, and don't allow any backchat By DAVID PEARSON- Squash Mad Guest Columnist In his second...

Fergit the log fires, James, y’all come down south and try our chicken wings and beer

American Dream: Dress code and fancy etiquette divides our sport By JOHN BRANSTON - Squash Mad Guest Columnist Racquet-wielding journalist John Branston is one of a...

Cassie’s Corner: Building stars of the future

Two junior programs, at opposite ends of the world, share the same goals As previously reported by Squash Mad, Australia have decided not to send...

Equal prize money at British Nationals

England squash split prize pot down middle at National Championship By LEE HORTON - Squash Mad Chief Reporter England Squash & Racketball will split a £22,800...

We’re happy to make a racket to help the game grow

Let your voice be heard: You can make a difference to our sport By the Squash Mad Team What do all these have in common: the...

How technology will shape the future of squash

The Future of Technology in Squash By PHILLIP MARLOWE - Squash Mad Columnist In this tongue-in-cheek article, Coach Phillip Marlowe looks into his crystal ball and...

Dress smarter and we might find squash’s Anna Kournikova

Dress to impress: Why players must follow the example set by tennis and capitalise on the latest trend   By ALEX WAN - Squash Mad...

COMMENT: How America killed the Olympic dream

How American excess killed the Olympic dream By BOB KINGSLEY SQUASH is feeling sorry for itself after the IOC again rejected the sport’s application for a...

MILLMAN: Squash’s perfect storm could herald major changes

By RICHARD MILLMAN, Squash Mad Columnist PERFECT STORM FOR SQUASH HERALDS BIG CHANGES "All great changes are preceded by chaos." - Deepak Chopra Every so often...

WILLSTROP: Bashing our heroes is totally warped

By JAMES WILLSTROP (courtesy of Yorkshire Evening Post) The fiercest critics have a tendency to come out of the woodwork with great swagger after a...

NEW BALLS PLEASE… Paul Selby backs the Double Dot but demands extra quality

  PAUL SELBY, leading coach and head of a British squash dynasty, joins the big SquashMad debate on the use of single-dot balls for youngsters...

Women deserve equal prize money but sponsors demand results

By PHILLIP MARLOWE This piece is not about whether there should be equal prize money for women, but more an argument against the reasons given...