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Singapore makes a big splash for World Squash Day with some creative marketing

Posted on September 17, 2022September 17, 2022 by alan

BY ALAN THATCHER We saw plenty of graffiti around the glass court in Nantes this week for the Open de France inside Hangar 24. Singapore Squash have taken that creative theme one step further by welcoming a bunch of kids inside a pristine all-glass showcourt and inviting them to hit paint-covered balls at the walls…

NATIONS RAMP UP THE PLANS WITH 50 DAYS TO GO

Posted on August 20, 2021August 20, 2021 by alan

World Squash Day graphic courtesy of Robert Pacey (Squash Republic)Free Art Files available to download from Squash Republic here By ALAN THATCHER National squash federations across the globe are announcing plans to help the sport bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic with several exciting initiatives on World Squash Day. World Squash Day is 50 days…

NEW ZEALAND LEADS THE WAY WITH 100 DAYS TO GO UNTIL WORLD SQUASH DAY 2021 #squashfun

Posted on June 30, 2021July 1, 2021 by alan

World Squash Day 2021 is 100 days away today! And squash federations all over the globe are already making plans for some spectacular events to promote the sport on Saturday October 9th. The theme of this year’s 20th anniversary edition is to put the fun back into squash after a difficult year for the sport…

150 Days To Go: World Squash Day Countdown gathers momentum

Posted on May 12, 2021May 24, 2021 by alan

World Squash Day 2021 is 150 days away today (May 12th) with the World Squash Federation encouraging all Member Nations to unite on Saturday October 9 with a day of fun events designed to relaunch the sport. The World Squash Day Toolkit was published today with ideas to promote the sport in partnership with a…

‘Fun, fitness and friendship make this so much more than 45 minutes on court’ … Amanda Sobhy helps to launch Countdown to World Squash Day 2021

Posted on April 13, 2021April 13, 2021 by alan

The countdown to World Squash Day 2021 is officially launched today by the World Squash Federation (WSF), with support from the Professional Squash Association (PSA). The 20th anniversary edition of World Squash Day takes place on Saturday October 9 and is an ideal focus for squash communities across the globe to create inspiring events to…

New date confirmed and big plans on the way for World Squash Day 2021

Posted on March 17, 2021March 18, 2021 by alan

By ALAN THATCHER World Squash Day 2021 will take place on Saturday October 9th. The 20th anniversary edition assumes enormous significance following a traumatic past 12 months for the game. Discussions are taking place with our partners to deliver plans for a massive global campaign to help the grass roots of squash recover from the…

‘We’re all in this together’ says World Squash Day Founder as WSF urges every facility on the planet to join global relaunch

Posted on August 4, 2020 by alan

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

Posted on July 2, 2020July 7, 2020 by alan

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

Posted on November 18, 2019November 18, 2019 by alan

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

Posted on August 30, 2019September 3, 2019 by alan

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

Posted on August 13, 2019August 13, 2019 by alan

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

Posted on July 22, 2019August 30, 2019 by alan

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

Posted on June 1, 2019June 2, 2019 by alan

World Squash Day gives every club in every nation the opportunity to work together to grow this wonderful game of ours.

Interactive and outdoor courts help to promote the sport with some huge charity projects taking place all over the globe on World Squash Day 2022

Posted on October 14, 2022October 14, 2022 by alan

World Squash Day 2022 will bring colour and excitement to the game all over the globe on Saturday (October 15). Multiple events are taking place on every continent as clubs and federations get creative in a bid to attract a new generation of players to the sport. Interactive walls will be in use in various…

One week to go, and we have a brilliant CGI fly-through movie to help spread the World Squash Day message around the globe!

Posted on October 8, 2022October 8, 2022 by alan

BY ALAN THATCHER World Squash Day is one week away – and we are making a final rallying cry for support with the aid of a brilliant CGI fly-through movie created by the CGI Pros division of Cambridge Creative in England. The video is a work of genius by CGI artist Simon Scott. Simon is…

Victoria stages star-studded celebrity match for World Squash Day and says: ‘We want to return squash to its position as one of the premier sports in Australian culture’

Posted on October 3, 2022October 4, 2022 by alan

BY ALAN THATCHER Squash and Racketball Victoria are holding a special Celebrity Squash Challenge to celebrate World Squash Day at Melbourne Squash and Aquatic Centre in Albert Park. Karl Mayne, General Manager of Squash Vic, says: “After a difficult few years for the sport, we hope the day will bring joy to our community and…

Squash Victoria hold Celebrity Challenge in Melbourne

Posted on September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 by alan

From SQUASH VICTORIA Join us for the Celebrity Squash Challenge to celebrate World Squash Day on Saturday, October 15th at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre in Albert Park.  The event will feature Dave Hughes, George Calombaris, Dave Hussey, Mark Eustice, Darren James and MP Peta Murphy before an exhibition match between Rex Hedrick, Australia’s #1…

With a fundraising target, Squash New Zealand partners once again with NZ Mental Health Foundation for World Squash Day

Posted on September 29, 2022September 29, 2022 by alan

From DAVE WORSLEY It’s our chance to join together worldwide and celebrate the sport we all love, while locally enhancing the health and happiness of our communities and inspiring New Zealanders. This year Squash New Zealand and the Districts have agreed to re-partner with the New Zealand Mental Health Foundation (MHF) as the charity for…

Once again it’s Colombian coffee time with Catalina to promote World Squash Day

Posted on September 2, 2022September 2, 2022 by alan

Colombian squash star Catalina Pelaez has once again invited the world of squash to share a coffee to promote World Squash Day! Catalina, the former world No.56 who has won numerous medals for Colombia, has drawn on her skills as a photographer and graphic artist to produce another set of images to promote squash’s biggest…

Today marks 50 Days To Go as interactiveSQUASH teams up with World Squash Day 2022

Posted on August 24, 2022August 26, 2022 by alan

Raising funds for Ukraine is a key element of World Squash Day 2022 World Squash Day organisers have announced an exciting partnership with interactiveSQUASH as today (Friday August 26th) marks 50 Days To Go until World Squash Day 2022. The 21st birthday edition of World Squash Day takes place on Saturday October 15th with some…

Feeding off the energy and passion of the opening day of the Commonwealth Games is the perfect time to announce a partnership between World Squash Day and SquashLabs Communities

Posted on July 29, 2022August 27, 2022 by alan

By ALAN THATCHER The Commonwealth Games is the perfect platform to build off the energy in Birmingham to come up with plans to revive the game at grassroots level. That’s why I have chosen today, the opening day of the squash competition, to announce that World Squash Day is joining forces with SquashLab Communities in…

100 DAYS TO GO UNTIL WORLD SQUASH DAY 2022 WITH A WAVE OF ENERGY IN PLACE TO HELP THE GAME BOUNCE BACK AFTER TWO TOUGH YEARS

Posted on July 6, 2022July 6, 2022 by alan

‘Covid challenged people to create ways of playing squash outdoors and we look forward to seeing lots of fun events in streets, playgrounds and parks,’ says WSF President Zena Wooldridge Global Media Release for publication on July 6th 2022 (kindly distributed by the World Squash Federation Media Team) Tomorrow (July 7th 2022) is 100 days…

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  • Interactive and outdoor courts help to promote the sport with some huge charity projects taking place all over the globe on World Squash Day 2022
  • One week to go, and we have a brilliant CGI fly-through movie to help spread the World Squash Day message around the globe!
  • Victoria stages star-studded celebrity match for World Squash Day and says: ‘We want to return squash to its position as one of the premier sports in Australian culture’
  • Squash Victoria hold Celebrity Challenge in Melbourne
  • With a fundraising target, Squash New Zealand partners once again with NZ Mental Health Foundation for World Squash Day

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