Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Growing the game

Tennis copies template for the future of squash as FWB wins major award at ATP Finals

Interactive Squash pitch wins Global Tennis Innovation Summit   By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor It was a real honour and a privilege being present in...

ToC on track to provide their biggest and best platform for squash

Nine days of action at Grand Central Terminal in New York City By SEAN REUTHE  The 2019 J.P. Morgan Tournament of Champions returns to Grand Central...

Carrara National Centre provides Commonwealth Games legacy in Australia

Major events planned for the future as Games courts are moved to new Gold Coast venue By HOWARD HARDING - Squash Mad International Correspondent The recent...

Nick Matthew joins new coaching network to deliver England’s next generation of stars

Five hub clubs provide ‘world-class environments for players’  By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor England Squash have chosen five leading clubs to act as “performance...

Citigold Canary Wharf Classic continues with best-of-three scoring

Handful of tickets left for 2019 By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor The best-of-three games scoring format will be trialled for a second successive year...

Qatar to host 2019-20 PSA Men’s World Championship

‘Qatar has hosted some incredible matches down the years’ By ALAN THATCHER The Professional Squash Association (PSA) has announced that the 2019-20 PSA Men’s World Championship...

American Peter Lasusa elected WSF vice president

WSF AGM in Cairo By HOWARD HARDING - Squash Mad International Correspondent American Peter Lasusa has been elected as World Squash Federation (WSF) Vice President at...

Tony Griffin: That “Oh S***” moment when you miss the ball!

‘Faced with a familiar problem, many players shut their eyes, swing and miss’ By TONY GRIFFIN - Squash Mad Coaching Correspondent I want to continue the...

Stars shine on World Squash Day

Royalty joins the party during global celebration of the game By HOWARD HARDING - Squash Mad International Correspondent Squash centres in all corners of the globe...

World Squash Day Abuzz in South East Asia

World Squash Day Abuzz in South East Asia By ALEX WAN - Squash Mad Asian Bureau Editor The World Squash Day was celebrated with much fanfare...

Interactive court opens up the future for squash

Thousands of youngsters try out squash and have a gas in the glass By HOWARD HARDING - Squash Mad International Correspondent Squash, which has this week...

Squash players experiment with radical ‘Keto’ diet

Low-carb eating plan said to boost energy levels By GEOFF BEW - Squash Mad Health and Fitness Correspondent Professional squash players have been experimenting with a...

PSA players earn cash for squash data

Data is driving new revenue streams By SEAN REUTHE The Professional Squash Association (PSA), in partnership with global technology provider Sports Data Labs, has announced the...

Creative clubs reach out on World Squash Day

New Dr Who could spread squash from Sheffield across the galaxy! By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor Squash clubs across England are opening their doors...

Piedro Schweertman wins all-Dutch final in St Petersburg

Iceman Piedro loves the cold  By JAMES GROSVENOR - Squash Mad Correspondent The fourth edition of the Squash Open (PSA Closed Satellite) took place at the...

Squash takes centre stage ahead of Youth Olympic Games

Squash players push for inclusivity in sport By HOWARD HARDING - Squash Mad International Correspondent Buenos Aires, October 6th, 2018: Maria Toorpakai Wazir, a professional squash...

Nick Matthew supports Singapore as music, fun and fireworks launch World Squash Day

From Poznan and Graz to Colchester and Chattanooga, clubs go crazy for World Squash Day <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor World Squash Day 2018 is...

UK racketball players compete in US Racquetball World Champs

Jay Munoz goes from silver to gold in over-35s By TIMOTHY BAGHURST, Squash Mad US Racquetball Correspondent For the first time, UK racketball players competed in...

Squash prepares for inaugural Youth Olympic Games showcase

‘I feel excited and privileged to be part of the delegation’ says England’s Alice Green By HOWARD HARDING - Squash Mad International Correspondent Ahead of squash's...

Countdown to World Squash Day: Anton leads the Russian Revolution

Massive boost for squash in St Petersburg <!-- --> By ALAN THATCHER, Squash Mad Editor Looking ahead to World Squash Day, I am very keen to see what...

World Squash Day on song to hit the right notes with release of ‘Africa’ as the Official Single

Squash-loving composer Stuart Sharp supports World Squash Day <!-- --> By ALAN THATCHER, Squash Mad Editor World Squash Day takes place on Saturday October 13th and this year...

The Gevolution: A different way of helping squash players evolve and change

‘Research shows repetition is not always the best way to learn’  By TONY GRIFFIN - G Spot Squash and Coaching Analyst In July I Presented the...

Stars shine for charity night at St George’s Hill

James Willstrop and Declan James top the bill By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor James Willstrop and Declan James top the bill in a special...

Dalian delights at historic World Teams success

Squash is a glass act in mainland China By HOWARD HARDING - Squash Mad International Correspondent Traditional Chinese musicians and dancers regaled athletes, officials and volunteers...

Citigold Wealth Management are new title partners of Canary Wharf Classic

Canary Wharf tenants Citigold Wealth Management sponsor sell-out Classic and Corporate Challenge By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor The Canary Wharf Classic, long established as...

How your local squash club’s front wall can turn into a movie screen to stream top events from round the world

PSA team up with interactiveSQUASH to bring live feeds into clubs By SEAN REUTHE The Professional Squash Association (PSA) have announced that they are collaborating with...

Nottingham to host National Championships next year

Pros on the University glass court; Masters events at Nottingham SC By DONNA HELMER - Squash Mad Correspondent Nottingham has won the right to host the...

New teams from Wales and Newcastle enter PSL

Cam Pilley ready for slog on the Tyne By DONNA HELMER The Premier Squash League (PSL) returns for the 2018-19 season bolstered by the addition of...

Squash celebrates Diversity, Respect and Solidarity at Paris 2018 Gay Games

French sports minister supports Gay Games By HOWARD HARDING - Squash Mad International Correspondent The French Squash Federation (FFS), the World Squash Federation (WSF) and the...

Squash and technology: PSA announces partnership with Sports Data Labs

Ali Farag hails profit-sharing plan for PSA players By SEAN REUTHE - Squash Mad Reporter The Professional Squash Association (PSA) has today confirmed a groundbreaking partnership...

World Masters vets show how to play, and how to party!

Hips, knees and woes all part of the marvellous Masters experience By AUBREY WADDY - Squash Mad Special Correspondent Serena Williams received huge praise for her...

Alan’s Blog: Squash players make a racket as David Lloyd closes courts for an untried fitness circuit

Fury at ‘dishonest’ media response from David Lloyd Clubs <!-- --> By ALAN THATCHER, Squash Mad Editor Squash players all over the UK are up in arms at...

New-look PSA World Tour structure kicks off this week

New event format launches at Australian Open By SEAN REUTHE The Professional Squash Association’s (PSA) new tour structure will come into effect tomorrow (August 1) with...

Alan’s Blog: Wedding bells and a special beer brewed for the World Masters

Special brew named Three Wall Boast ready for Charlottesville <!-- --> By ALAN THATCHER, Squash Mad Editor Some 800 squash players, from 59 nations, have pitched up in...

Scottish Open back on the calendar next year

New event in Edinburgh backed by Springfield Properties  By ALAN THATCHER The Scottish Open is making a comeback next year following an 18-year hiatus thanks to...

Gender pay gap closes as PSA announces record prize money on World Tour

Prize money total soars 11% to $6.4m  By SEAN REUTHE The Professional Squash Association (PSA) today announced that a record level of prize money was available...

Satinder Bajwa: Top coach transfers lives through squash back home in India

A promise fulfilled as I visit a squash program that helps children in a remote part of India By JOHN LEAVY - Squash Mad Special...

SquashForward leaders pledge to grow the game and support Olympic bid

‘Squash is my life and I will do everything I can to help it grow’ says Dutch title winner Nadiia Usenko By HOWARD HARDING -...

Wonderful night for squash as James Willstrop and Daryl Selby turn on the style at Lexden

  Amazing skills on show in fun-filled exhibition in front of a capacity crowd <!-- --> By ALAN THATCHER, Squash Mad Editor James Willstrop and Daryl Selby delighted a...

Ali Farag top seed as Alexandria hosts top stars in September

Bibliotheca provides stunning venue for PSA Gold men’s event By SEAN REUTHE and ALAN THATCHER Alexandria will host a professional squash tournament for the first time...