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Squash Library
Aug 31, 2021
Referee Formats and Positions
As squash courts have evolved with glass backwalls and into full showcourts, so have the positions where referees are placed, and........
Squash Library
Jul 2, 2021
Most Memorable Squash Posters
Here are the top ten most memorable posters from those nominated as decided by a panel (not in any order) .........
Squash Library
Jun 22, 2021
Harrow School - Where Squash Was Born
The story of how squash courts evolved from ‘baby’ rackets courts.
Squash Library
May 25, 2021
Prince Philip Plays in Hong Kong
When Prince Philip found a court at the Hong Kong Yacht Club with its floor intact it became a closely guarded secret!.........
Squash Library
May 11, 2021
Olympic Bid Brochure 2020
As part of the campaign to have Squash included in the programme for the 2020 Olympic Games, the WSF launched a Bid Brochure. The 48-page...
Squash Library
Apr 30, 2021
Happy '80th' Birthday Jonah Barrington
As six times British Open winner Jonah Barrington reached 80 years of age, here is an excellent profile written by Mike Palmer.......
Squash Library
Apr 13, 2021
Squash's Memorable Event Posters
The Library would like to produce a gallery of the most memorable posters that have been produced for events. A panel will select the set...
Squash Library
Mar 30, 2021
Jesters Club - First 75 Years
As the Jesters Club edges closer to its Centenary in 2029, here is the story of the first 75 years of...................
Squash Library
Mar 9, 2021
Making a Squash Racket (1938)
If you have ever wondered how to make a squash racket, here is your answer. It may be a little out of date as it comes from ..............
Squash Library
Mar 2, 2021
The beginnings of handicapping
Handicap events are a popular feature at many clubs, but eighty years ago the idea was being developed. How to handle handicapping..........
Squash Library
Feb 9, 2021
Squash Rackets, 1928 until now
The standardisation of rackets began simply with the maximum length in 1928. Other dimensions have been added, notably............
Squash Library
Nov 27, 2020
Squash’s Olympic Bid Failures, 2005 onwards.
Article 2019 issue 1 reproduced courtesy of Squash player Magazine...........
Squash Library
Nov 20, 2020
H.R.H Prince Philip was President of the British Squash Rackets Association
In 1965 H.R.H Prince Philip became President (later, Patron) of what was then the British Squash Rackets Association. He was a keen...
Squash Library
Aug 29, 2020
Jumbo Doubles - A Big South East Asian Idea!
In South East Asia Doubles squash is played on ‘Jumbo sized’ courts – and it is also played in the South East Asian Games!..............
Squash Library
May 30, 2020
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May 14, 2020
Wembley Squash Centre
Three years after glass backwalls using self-suspension (i.e. with fins) first appeared, in 1974 the first court tailored............
Squash Library
Mar 31, 2020
Azam Khan - Obituary
AZAM KHAN – a legend passes away on 28 March 2020. In the days before the World Open it was the number of British Open titles that was...
Squash Library
Mar 27, 2020
Squash Event Innovation Timeline ….. spectator presentation, broadcast & courts
See how squash events and their presentation have changed from the 1950’s until now. (View as PDF)
Squash Library
Mar 19, 2020
Olympic Bid Videos
View the Olympic Bid Videos here
Squash Library
Feb 4, 2020
Principal Clubs - Worldwide 1938
The Squash Rackets Annual listed worldwide ‘Principal Clubs’ in 1938. There were a number of GB / US clubs followed by Argentina through...
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