Growing the game
Growing the game
Good people, doing great things for the game (and their communities)
Tribute to those behind World Squash Day events that reap social change and raise funds for good causes
By MIKE GREGSON, ALAN THATCHER and JAMES...
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WSF Review: Legends join in to make World Squash Day 2019 a feast of fun, food and friendship all over the planet
Strewth! Aussie MPs get on court as World Squash Day serves up a treat on and off court
By HOWARD HARDING - Squash Mad International...
Features
Massive success as World Squash Day attracts thousands of newcomers to the sport
‘Squash is the greatest game in the world’ says Aussie legend Rhonda Thorne
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Maria Toorpakai, Nicol David, Joel Makin,...
Features
Spirit of World Squash Day shines in India as Ritwik Bhattacharya teaches the game to tribal children
‘It’s a privilege to be doing what I’m doing’ says the man changing the face of squash in India
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad...
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PSA stars past and present join the fun on World Squash Day
Nick Matthew leads massive day of action in England
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
PSA stars past and present are making a racket to...
Features
Black Ball Club, home to the stars and setting their sights on keeping Egypt on top of the world
11 Points With Ashraf Hanafi: ‘Our target is to be the biggest squash club in the world’
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
The Black...
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Nick Matthew Academy sparks a week of special events in the build-up to World Squash Day
Former world champion offers free taster sessions at Hallamshire
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Former world champion Nick Matthew is leading a whole week...
Growing the game
Women’s Squash Week sets new targets
Move to attract more female coaches
By DONNA HELMER - Squash Mad Correspondent
Women’s Squash Week returns from September 23-29 to raise the profile of women’s...
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“Squash à la Franglaise”: Nantes Open builds on Anglo-French “Squash Twinning”
"Squash à la Franglaise": Nantes Open builds on Anglo-French "Squash Twinning"
By JAMES ROBERTS - Squash Mad Reporter
France and Britain: two great nations so close...
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Laura Massaro to take on mentoring role at England Squash
‘I have a lot of experience and knowledge to pass on and I’m looking forward to it’
By DONNA HALMER – Squash Mad Correspondent
England Squash...
Features
New Manhattan Community Squash Center close to opening
‘Our goal is to build 100 of these centers’
Interview by ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad Editor)
The Manhattan Community Squash Center is planning to open its...
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England Squash renews partnership with Off The Wall
Teaming up again to grow junior squash
By DONNA HELMER – Squash Mad Correspondent
England Squash has announced the renewal of a three-year partnership with coaching...
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PSA unveils 2019-20 World Tour calendar
Busy season ahead as prize money grows
By SEAN REUTHE - Squash Mad Correspondent
The Professional Squash Association (PSA) has announced the calendar for the 2019-20...
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World Squash Day: England Squash and Karakal sign up 120 clubs
Massive response to global project designed to attract new players
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
With World Squash Day six weeks away, England Squash...
Comment
Squash can lead the way with community health projects
Sport England team up with medical profession to launch Active Charter
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Squash clubs have an amazing opportunity to play...
Growing the game
World Squash Day targets one million new players
England Squash lead the way with Karakal partnership
By HOWARD HARDING - Squash Mad International Correspondent
World Squash Day returns on Saturday October 12th with ambitious...
Features
England Squash find winning formula for World Squash Day
Karakal kit bag and £250 grant lures clubs to sign up to WSD
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
A big shout out to England...
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New PSA Tour structure results in record prize money
Prize money total more than $7.5m
By SEAN REUTHE - Squash Mad Correspondent
The Professional Squash Association (PSA) has today announced that a record prize money...
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Nicol David, Camille Serme and Borja Golan headline WSF trip to Kenya
Kenya set to welcome WSF Squash Ambassadors
By HOWARD HARDING - Squash Mad International Correspondent
Kenya is set to welcome the WSF Ambassador Programme this week...
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It’s easy for squash players to pick up, it’s fun and sociable: Why I love padel, by Elliot Selby
‘Squash players will love the social side of padel, which is not always the case with tennis’
By ELLIOT SELBY
Following Saturday’s introductory article about the...
Features
Clubs that offer squash and padel serve up a double winner
New courts spring up across the UK as Andy Murray invests in padel
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Squash clubs investing in adding padel...
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Moving from a theatre to a chateau, Nantes also switches to best-of-three format
Nantes changes name to French Open and upgrades to PSA Silver status
By SEAN REUTHE
The Professional Squash Association (PSA) have announced today that the Open...
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PSA team up with Nicol David to launch #It’sMine campaign
Big-name ambassadors to inspire new generation of female players
By ELLIE MAWSON
The PSA (Professional Squash Association) are teaming up with with recently retired eight-time World...
Features
Nick Matthew rolls back the years as titans clash in National Club Knockout
Roehampton edge past Hallamshire on night of drama
By ALAN THATCHER – Squash Mad Editor
It was a great pleasure to watch Nick Matthew roll back...
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Ambassador Nicol David leads WSF visit to Kenya
Squash legend joins Camille Serme and Borja Golan on WSF trip
By HOWARD HARDING - Squash Mad International Correspondent
Shortly after bringing her illustrious professional squash...
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Record prize money on offer at Allam British Open
Stars return to Hull for a seventh year
By ELLIE MAWSON
A record prize purse of $348,000 will be on offer at the 2019 Allam British...
Comment
An Open Letter to our Junior Players
‘Squash needs advocates and ambassadors more in touch with popular culture’
By CHRIS SARGENT - Squash Mad Correspondent
Squash may have lost its way down the...
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PSA Women’s World Championship moves to the Pyramids
PSA clinch three-year deal with CIB as world champion Nour pledges to promote squash in Egypt
By SEAN REUTHE and ALAN THATCHER
The 2019-2020 PSA Women’s...
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James Willstrop warms up for a Classic encounter at Canary Wharf
From best of seven to best of three, Willstrop loves innovation at Canary Wharf
By ALAN THATCHER
James Willstrop is one of the most experienced players...
Coaching and Development
Tony Griffin Coaching: How Liam broke the mould
‘A sequence of exercises that allows the player to recognise the sensation of hitting the ball well and understand why’
By TONY GRIFFIN - Squash...
Comment
Squash and success is a numbers game: A call to action for World Squash Day
We need to break through these barriers to our sport or new players will go elsewhere
By CHRIS SARGENT - Squash Mad Correspondent
The failure to...
Comment
Sqaush: So, where now for this beautiful game?
We need leadership, teamwork and a clear vision to grow the game
By CHRIS SARGENT - Squash Mad Correspondent (Grove Park Squash Club)
So, where now...
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Amanda Sobhy hails equal prize money in million-dollar World Champs
‘There is no stopping the future of squash’ says American number one
By SEAN REUTHE
United States No.1 Amanda Sobhy believes there is no stopping the...
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PSA in deal to stream live squash on Facebook Watch
Chicago launch gives new exposure to the game
By SEAN REUTHE
The Professional Squash Association (PSA) have signed a multi-year agreement with Facebook to bring...
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Nicol David to retire from playing, but her squash dreams carry on
‘I love squash with all my heart and it will always play an important role in my life’
By ALAN THATCHER, HOWARD HARDING and SEAN...
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Squash Goes Gold launches fresh Olympic campaign
‘Squash is in the best position it has ever been; we have made huge strides over the past decade’
By HOWARD HARDING - Squash Mad...
Features
Interactive front wall to feature in Chicago World Champs
Colourful concept takes shape as front wall turns into giant interactive screen
By ALAN THATCHER – Squash Mad Editor
The presentation of professional squash will move...
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British Open Masters to return to Hull after three-year absence
University courts will be ideal hunting ground for iconic Masters titles
By DONNA HELMER
England Squash and England Squash Masters have announced that the 2019 British...
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Allam British Open moves to the University of Hull
Equal prize money split in $330,000 fund
By ALAN THATCHER
The Allam British Open, the oldest and most established professional squash tournament in the world, will...
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Tickets on sale for Manchester Women’s Open
$76,000 prize fund on offer
By SEAN REUTHE
Tickets for next year's Manchester Open are now on general sale, with the National Squash Centre set to...