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There's an adults squash camp on Sunday 22nd March which is aimed at intermediate to advanced players in Guildford, Surrey. If you feel stuck in a rut or think you need a fresh approach to get out ...

Fancy playing against Nick Matthew? The Allam British Open is 'open' to all, and club and county players have the chance to participate in the world's oldest and most prestigious tournament. The pre...

Surrey Sports Park will be hosting their annual squash pro shoot-out on **Wednesday 25th March from 7pm** in Guildford. It features 8 top professional players in a very unique tournament format. It ...

As Olympic fever hits London, there is one notable category of sport missing from this year’s Games – namely, squash. Had squash been included this year, Britain would have easily taken a good c...

This is a very good book from James Willstrop, who writes openly and honestly about losing his mother Lesley to cancer, the pressures and agonies of top-level squash on and off the court, his vegeta...

The serve and return of serve is perhaps one of the most underrated phases of squash, which is a shame because there’s a real opportunity there to do some damage, especially if your opponent is in a rich vein of form....

We are now taking entries for the Britannia SquashMatch tournament which is being held at the Britannia Leisure centre in Hoxton. It will be a full day of squash, with all players getting a minimum ...

Following on from a very successful Islington Schools Mini Squash Project, funded by the Squash & Racketball Foundation, 500 children from 20 schools were invited to attend the schools programme at ...

Coaching London is offering bursaries to individuals looking get a Level 1 or Level 2 coaching qualification. Bursaries are for 75% of the course cost. This is not just for squash or racketball, but...

The London Sport Coaching Bursary is now open to London based coaches working in London. Coaches will be able to apply for up to 50% towards the cost of a course, up to a maximum of £200 which wil...

One of the most important aspects of your squash game is having the correct grip. The way you hold the racket impacts the angle at which you make contact with the ball and also the direction of your shots....

Coolhurst (N8) will be hosting a 1 day graded tournament on Saturday 21st November. There will be four divisions: A Grade - County premier or 1st division league team B Grade - Regular team player,...

Report for Crystal Palace squash squash league season March 2013...

Interview with Daryl Selby...

No, this isn’t an article about horoscopes and how the moon rising in Uranus can affect your sporting successes, but a scientific observation known as the Relative Age Effect (RAE) which is determ...

[](images/Court-Challenge-league-promo-2.jpg) **England Squash and Racketball (ESR) recently launched its new deve...

We met up with Amr Shabana after his last UK tournament, and we had a great chat about his future plans, the Wallbangers documentary, and his move to Canada. Here’s what he had to say: [![Amr Sha...

In between watching some amazing rallies and picking up some tips from the pros, **Wilson Yeung** managed to catch Jonathon Power before his game and ask him some hard-hitting questions on squash, s...

Finchley Manor Squash Club (N3) is hosting an exhibition match between two World Champions: Mohamed El-Shorbagy and Gregory Gaultier. This will take place on **18th March** from 5pm, and there's als...

_By Nic Davies, Head Coach, The Squash Company_ ****How should you position your body as you move?**** Whenever you move in squash, you should strive to keep your body facing the front wall where ...

The BBC are looking for female experts (such as squash coaches, business professionals, medical practitioners etc) who are interested in taking part in TV and radio programmes. The BBC are holding f...

_Written by Retha Jacobs – Retha is a Level 2 squash coach and a personal trainer_ We had a whopping 30 players in our first ladies’ squash tournament at Finsbury Leisure Centre, London. We had...

There will be free squash coaching for girls at Stormont tennis and squash club (N6 4SU). Sessions start from Wednesday 25th February 2015 for five weeks between 4:45pm – 5:30pm & 5.30pm – 6.15p...

Gillette are running a ‘Great Start’ campaign aimed at raising the profile of coaching, directing people interested in coaching to relevant organisations, and give those wanting to gain (further...

The London Sport Coaching Bursary is open to London based coaches working in London. Coaches will be able to apply for up to 50% towards the cost of a course, up to a maximum of £200 which will be...

_By Fatema_ _L_ Want to be an excellent squash player? According to Malcolm Gladwell’s fantastic book, [_Blink_](http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/Blink-Malcolm-Gladwell/9780141014593), all you nee...

Are you a member of a squash league? If not, why not join one today? SquashMatch have leagues set up all over London and it’s a great way to meet new squash players, play regular squash, and get f...

Squash is predominantly a male sport (84% are male, 16% are female) and it tends to be played by people in their 20s and early 30s. Regular participation in the sport continues to be flat, which in ...

_SquashMatch interviewed Charlie Jensen to be our random squash interviewee._ [](images/charlie2.jpg) **What is your name, age and location?** Charlie Jensen, 33, S...

SquashMatch met Simon Rosner, World Number 11, at the Canary Wharf Squash Classic 2014. [](images/rosner.jpg) Check out our interview and see what Simon Rosner ...

_SquashMatch interviewed **Wilson Yeung**, a 23 year old squash addict from Bow who can usually be found playing squash and reminiscing about all the rackets he has ever broken at Oasis Leisure Cent...

_SquashMatch interviewed **Alan Duncan**, a 32 year old squash addict from north London who can usually be found injuring himself and adding various lumps and bumps to his already extensive collecti...

_SquashMatch interviewed Fliss Sampson to be our random squash interviewee. Felicity can usually be found playing squash at Brixton Rec Centre._ [](ima...

SquashMatch interviewed **Harry Prescot** to be our random squash interviewee. [](images/HP_pic.jpg) **What is your name, age and location?** Harry Prescot, 30, Tulse...

_SquashMatch interviewed **Kara Wszolek** to be our random squash interviewee. Kara can usually be found playing squash at Finsbury and Britannia Leisure Centres._ [...

_SquashMatch interviewed **York Posor** to be our random squash interviewee._ [](images/York.jpg) **What is your name, age and location?** Name is York – 32 years old...

The annual Jesters Squash Tournament will be taking place at the end of January 2016. All players get a minimum of 2 matches, and entry is £20 pp, which includes a buffet dinner at the RAC, Pall Ma...

There are two new squash coaching sessions for women and girls at Clissold and at Britannia Leisure Centres. They are a bargain £2.50 a session, and open to all levels. Equipment will also be prov...

Ladies – looking to pick up a racket but not sure where to start? England squash have teamed up with Sport England to provide women and girls beginner sessions. Whatever your age or experience, th...

There will be drop in women's squash sessions at Coolhurst Squash Club (N8 8EY) on Wednesdays and Sundays, starting from Wednesday 25th February between 11:10 - 12:30 AND Sunday afternoons 13:50 til...

The Cumberland Club (NW6) will be hosting the Cumberland Ladies Squash Open on Sunday 14th February 2016. This is a full-day event, and is open to players of all levels, from beginner level to count...

There will be a Ladies squash tournament at Finsbury Leisure Centre on Saturday 5th June, with Alison Waters (World Number 4), and Paul Carter (High Performance squash coach) also running coaching s...

There will be a ladies/girls squash tournament for all ages and abilities, followed by an exhibition match between Laura Massaro (World no 3) and Nicolette Fernandes (World no 21) on Saturday 4th Ap...

This is one for the ladies.... Jenny Duncalf (World No 10) and Laura Massaro (World Champ!) will be playing an exhibition match at a ladies and girls tournament at the Connaught Club in Essex on 14...

The ‘Legends of Squash’ tournament is a tournament featuring retired ex-professional squash players, and the event was held in the heart of the prestigious and picturesque surroundings of [St Ge...

Middlesex County will be holding a Mens A, Mens B O35, O45, O55 and ladies closed squash tournament on **26-28th February 2016**. This will be held at Coolhurst SRC (N8), and costs an early-bird pr...

All Middlesex junior players are invited to the intercounty trials **on 27th and 28th June 2015**. The trials are open to all junior players especially to those who have previously played at the int...

_Written by Martin Shippey_ The SquashMatch Tournament took place on 9th June at Woodford Wells Squash and Racketball Club in Essex as it had done the previous year, with an equally a good turnout ...

The National Squash Championships will be taking place between 11-15 February 2015 in Manchester, with the main draws being Nick Matthew and Laura Massaro. Tickets are still available to buy, from a...

_How many squash players do you know who wear protective eyewear? One, maybe two? And how many of them are British? Probably none of them._ _So here’s a cautionary tale from **Roy McMahon** on wh...

There will be trials for the London Youth Games Enfield Squash Team held at Hazelwood Squash Club on **Saturday 2nd May 10am - 11:30am** You qualify to play in the team if you are: • in year 12 ...

_SquashMatch interviewed Roy Gingell, a World referee who referees at international matches across the world. Here's his story...._  **I starte...

Coolhurst Squash Club (Crouch End, N8) are offering six weeks of free squash coaching for girls aged 9 - 14 years between beginner and intermediate standard. Sessions will run on Wednesdays 5-6pm be...

St George's Hill will be hosting the Squash Classic between 19-24th October. This will feature several of the world's top players taking part in an exhibition match...Get your tickets while you stil...

_Written by Martin Shippey. Martin has been playing squash for more years than he cares to remember. He is an ESR Level 1 coach and currently assisting in a programme to introduce inner city schoolc...

_Written by Martin Shippey. Martin has been playing squash for more years than he cares to remember. He is an ESR Level 1 coach and currently assisting in a programme to introduce inner city schoolc...

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_Written by Martin Shippey. Martin has been playing squash for more years than he cares to remember. He is an ESR Level 1 coach and currently assisting in a programme to introduce inner city schoolc...

According to [Forbes magazine](http://www.forbes.com/2003/09/30/cx_ns_1001featslide.html?thisSpeed=20000), squash is rated as the healthiest sport in the world. Bearing into mind health and fitness ...

Please register your vote for squash to be included in the 2020 Olympics. Your help is much appreciated and very helpful to the bid. Vote [here](http://www.insidethegames.biz/polls/71-which-sport-do...

_Written by Physiotherapist, Michael Tegerdine. Michael_ _specialises_ _in sport injuries and musculoskeletal rehabilitation._ The effects of Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) can range from a mild t...

_Written by Physiotherapist, Michael Tegerdine. Michael_ _specialises_ _in sport injuries and musculoskeletal rehabilitation._ Tennis elbow is actually more commonly diagnosed in people who don’t...

The professional squash tours have been criss-crossing the globe in recent months. Starting in Australia in August where Ramy Ashour & Nicol David were crowned champions Down Under.The tours then co...

The Allam British Open took place at the O2 in May, where England’s Nick Matthew triumphed over the Egyptian Ramy Ashour to win 11-9, 11-4, 11-8 in 49 minutes. The women’s final was won by the M...

_Written by Martin Shippey. Martin has been playing squash for more years than he cares to remember. He is an ESR Level 1 coach and currently assisting in a programme to introduce inner city schoolc...

_Written by Martin Shippey. Martin has been playing squash for more years than he cares to remember. He is an ESR Level 1 coach and currently assisting in a programme to introduce inner city schoolc...

The Maharaja Jassa Singh Ramgarhia Graded Open Squash Tournament (open to adults and juniors) will be taking place at Brunel Sports Centre in Uxbridge on Sunday 23rd August. Entries will be taken o...

2013 is going to kick off with a bang, and squash lovers will be delighted that we have three different tournaments in three months. First off, we have the **ATCO World Series Finals** at Queen’s ...

I actually started [Squashmatch.co.uk](http://Squashmatch.co.uk) by mistake. I used to play squash at the Sobell centre in Finsbury Park with the same person, and it got to the point where we both k...

The [SquashMatch](http://www.squashmatch.com) Summer tournament was another huge success story. Many thanks to Robert at Walthamstow Squash Club for the use of facilities and to the tournament spons...

The competitors for the much anticipated, _DEADLINK_ sponsored [_Squashmatch_](http://www.squashmatch.co.uk/) tournament awoke to what can only be described as adverse weather conditions. The hardy ...

Walk into any squash club, and you can see the various ways people warm up before. There’ll be the one person with the elaborate 30 minute warm-up routine consisting of stretches and touching thei...

It’s that time of year again! The Summer Tournament will be taking place at Walthamstow Squash Club and there will be a BBQ in the afternoon! All levels of players are welcome to enter, from beg...

The Surrey Sports Park Graded tournament will be taking place on **Sunday 15th November** for grades A-D. It's open to both adults and juniors, but recommended that juniors aged 12 and over and onl...

The next Surrey Sports Park Squash tournament will be on Sunday 28th February 2016. Grades A-D will be available to book and will also be registered as a 1-STAR event so you will receive ranking po...

_SquashMatch interviewed Susan Woodhouse, a Level 4 squash coach. Here's her story...._ [](images/sue.png) **I first began coaching** after I had played squ...

There will be free squash and racketball taster sessions across London over the next week. This is aimed to introduce new people to the sport. You don't need any equipment as everything is provided ...

The Squash & Racketball Foundation is dedicated to supporting those who encourage more people to play and love our sports. At the heart of what we do is fundraising to get community projects across...

The [ATCO World Series Finals](http://www.worldseriesfinals.com/) certainly kicked the New Year off in style, garnering some of most extensive mainstream coverage achieved and helping to push the Ol...

**Where:** St George's Hill Club, Warreners Lane, Weybridge, KT13 0LL **When:** Friday 14th- Monday 17th September 2012. Play is from 5pm -8.30pm on Friday, 4pm - 7.30pm on Saturday and Sunday and ...

There are a couple of opportunities for budding sports journalists. The first is from **Sportsister** who are looking for volunteer sports journalists to contribute to their website on a weekly bas...

The last few months have been quite busy. We've welcomed Walthamstow Cricket & Lawn Tennis & Squash Club into the SquashMatch family, kept Facebookers updated with the SquashMatch Squirrels progress...

In addition to the website, we have been looking for ways to bring more squash-related news to our members. So to kick-off, we have decided to launch a quarterly newsletter aimed at bringing you coa...

**_By Michael Tegerdine, Physiotherapist_** A stitch is a sharp, intense pain under the lower edge of the ribcage. As soon as you feel a stitch coming on, the best thing to do is slow down and put ...

Laureus are offering two lucky people the chance to win: - A 60 minute session on the Canary Wharf all-glass court - 30 minutes of coaching - 30 minutes of game play - Meet & Greet with Nic...

Here's your chance to win an exclusive money-can’t-buy experience....Win the chance to play squash on the all-glass court at the Canary Wharf Squash Classic this March! Not only that, but Laureus...

Happy Christmas to you all from SquashMatch! We hope you all have a great Christmas and a happy New Year! For those of you that will be wanting a challenge in the New Year, we will be holding our ...

Finchley Manor Club have pulled off a massive coup with attracting not one, but TWO World Champions! So here’s your chance to watch **Ramy Ashour** (three times World Champion) v **Amr Shabana** (...

A little under a year ago, I decided to do something to help push Squash towards Olympic inclusion; the question was what and when. The ‘when’ was easy, as it needed to be just before the final ...