WORLD SQUASH LIBRARY

Here are the top ten most memorable posters from those nominated as decided by a panel (not in any order) .........

The story of how squash courts evolved from ‘baby’ rackets courts.

When Prince Philip found a court at the Hong Kong Yacht Club with its floor intact it became a closely guarded secret!.........

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...

As six times British Open winner Jonah Barrington reached 80 years of age, here is an excellent profile written by Mike Palmer.......

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...

As the Jesters Club edges closer to its Centenary in 2029, here is the story of the first 75 years of...................

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 It may be a little out of date as it comes from ..............

Handicap events are a popular feature at many clubs, but eighty years ago the idea was being developed. How to handle handicapping..........

The standardisation of rackets began simply with the maximum length in 1928. Other dimensions have been added, notably............

Article 2019 issue 1 reproduced courtesy of Squash player Magazine...........

In 1965 H.R.H Prince Philip became President (later, Patron) of what was then the British Squash Rackets Association. He was a keen...

In South East Asia Doubles squash is played on ‘Jumbo sized’ courts – and it is also played in the South East Asian Games!..............

Many people have held important positions in sport, some have made a real difference, but only a very few have been pathfinders. Susie...

'Taking spectator / broadcast facilities forward in 1974' Three years after glass backwalls using self-suspension (i.e. with fins) first...

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...

See how squash events and their presentation have changed from the 1950’s until now. (View as PDF)

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The Squash Rackets Annual listed worldwide ‘Principal Clubs’ in 1938. There were a number of GB / US clubs followed by Argentina through...

The story of the move into 'open' squash. Prior to the landmark decision taken by WSF (then called ISRF) that the sport of squash would...