World Squash Day will “relaunch the game” when events take place across the globe on Saturday October 10th. That’s the prediction of World Squash Day founder Alan Thatcher, who is determined to help clubs and federations move out of lockdown with a campaign aimed at renewed growth. World Squash Day is endorsed by the World…
WSF and PSA ready to relaunch the game in style on World Squash Day 2020
The countdown to World Squash Day 2020 began today with the launch of the global media campaign to promote the big day on October 10. Let’s be absolutely clear. Squash, like all sports, has been hit hard by the coronavirus lockdown. We now have a wonderful opportunity to relaunch the game on World Squash Day….
All set for World Squash Day 2020! What a great date: 10/10/20
Plans are already under way to build on the success of Word Squash Day with a more concerted effort to grow participation numbers in 2020. The date has already been set. It’s October 10th, which provides some perfect symmetry for everyone concerned: 10/10/20. We will soon begin discussions with the World Squash Federation, PSA and…
WORLD SQUASH DAY: 120 CLUBS SIGN UP IN ENGLAND
With World Squash Day six weeks away, England Squash are leading the way with their support for World Squash Day’s global project designed to grow participation numbers. At the time of writing, 120 clubs in England have signed up to take part in events design to attract new players to a sport renowned for its…
NORTH AMERICA: WORLD SQUASH DAY TEAMS UP WITH SQUASH REPUBLIC
World Squash Day is delighted to announce that the Squash Republic company has been appointed Merchandise Partner for North America. Squash Republic is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and is internationally renowned for their superb graphics and squash clothing. They’ve worked with the PSA, Squash Canada and NY Squash to name a few. Owner Robert…
WORLD SQUASH DAY SHIRTS READY TO ORDER IN THE UK
We are delighted to announce that World Squash Day shirts are now available to order in the UK.Many thanks to Pete Smith and Tim Garner for their efforts.We have chosen a a black shirt with a red stripe on each side, manufactured from a top-quality Climacool fabric. The WSD logo is on the front, with…
World Squash Day: Working together to grow the game
World Squash Day gives every club in every nation the opportunity to work together to grow this wonderful game of ours.
World Squash Day 20th Anniversary date is confirmed for Saturday September 11th 2021
World Squash Day celebrates its 20th anniversary next year, with Saturday September 11th 2021 confirmed as the date. Plans are already under way to launch major global campaigns to help the sport recover from the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic. WSD Founder Alan Thatcher, from England, said: “We want to build on all the energy…
From the Pyramids to Loch Ness, World Squash Day is a social media success
Even the Loch Ness Monster made a rare appearance to join the fun as World Squash Day overcame Covid restrictions across the globe to relaunch the game in style. Enthusiastic players took to the streets, uploaded crazy videos to social media sites, and also enjoyed doing what they love most – playing full or conditioned…
U.S. number one Todd Harrity backs UNSQUASHABLE trade-in campaign for World Squash Day
American men’s No.1 Todd Harrity has joined Jahangir Khan and James Willstrop in supporting the UNSQUASHABLE trade-in offer being promoted in conjunction with World Squash Day. Customers who trade in their old racket will save £100 on a new UNSQUASHABLE racket from the range being used by some of the world’s leading players on the…
Squashinhos get ready for World Squash Day in Brazil
By ANNA-ROSE LEE My name is Anna-Rose Lee (Danny’s daughter). I live in Brazil and am the founder of an urban squash and education program in Rio de Janeiro and also a member of Squash Latina. So I thought I’d send you an email for you to see what is happening over here. We have around…
Squash By The Spires: A heaven-sent World Squash Day story from Lichfield
Lichfield Squash Club is hoping to inspire people to try the sport of squash by taking it to the foot of the famous three spires on World Squash Day this Saturday, 10th October World Squash Day is an annual global celebration of the sport of squash and normally involves clubs opening up their courts to…
James Willstrop joins Jahangir Khan to back UNSQUASHABLE trade-in racket offer for World Squash Day
James Willstrop is the latest international star to support the UNSQUASHABLE trade-in initiative which offers squash players a £100 discount on a new racket if they donate their old one to be used for a good cause. James follows the Pakistani legend Jahangir Khan, the 10-times British Open champion, in urging squash fans to support…
Squash legend Jahangir Khan backs UNSQUASHABLE racket donation project for World Squash Day and beyond
Jahangir Khan, a 10-times British Open Champion and a former WSF President, is supporting the latest World Squash Day project to help the game bounce back from the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic. Jahangir is spearheading a special campaign launched by UNSQUASHABLE, whose rackets he used throughout his record-breaking career. With one week to go…
Nick Matthew and Laura Massaro launch massive team event showdown on World Squash Day
By DONNA HELMER England greats Laura Massaro and Nick Matthew will go head-to-head in the world’s biggest team squash contest being launched on World Squash Day as players from around the globe are invited to pick sides and do battle. The England Squash initiative, supported by SquashLevels, has been created to re-engage all players, whatever…
Stars support World Squash Day Auction, raising funds for We Are One fund and World Squash Library
By JAMES ROBERTS The annual World Squash Day Auction will take place from Saturday October 3 to Saturday October 10 with all proceeds being split between the PSA Foundation’s We Are One Fund and the World Squash Library. Taking place alongside World Squash Day since 2016, the World Squash Day Auction has raised thousands of…
Auckland gets busy with 14 clubs making a racket on World Squash Day
From Squash Auckland, New Zealand: World Squash Day is back for 2020 and will be held around the globe on the 10th October with the goal of creating the biggest social media campaign in the history of squash as we bid to relaunch and reinvigorate the game following the devastating effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Squash…