Squash

Key Information

To play squash all you need is a ball, a racket, a friend and a wall.

Currently, there are 10 institutions currently competing in squash throughout Scotland. The BUCS Squash League for both Men and Women are contested over multiple weekends throughout the academic year in order to lower travel costs for teams and to create a better atmosphere for the tournament – with everyone competing in the same venue.

In an addition, there is an annual Scottish Student Squash Championships, consisting of a men’s, a women’s, and a beginner’s Championship to find the best student squash players in Scotland.

Sport Chair: Matthew Bedwell

Contact: ssssquashchair@gmail.com

Governing body: Scottish Squash. Main contact, Jack Brodie (Club Development Manager)

Upcoming Squash Events

You might want to know…

Squash is a BUCS affiliated sport, for further information on the BUCS Squash calendar and competitions, click here!

All SSS Squash fixtures and competitions generally take place at the weekends and are spaced throughout the course of the academic year.

Scottish Student Sport have recently signed an updated partnership agreement with Scottish Squash to further develop opportunities within the sport for students!

Meet your Sports Chair

Matthew Bedwell

Matt joined Scottish Student Sport in 2021 as a Vice-Chair and has been involved in Squash for over 15 years. He is studying Sports and Exercise Science at the University of West of Scotland.

He is currently Head Coach at Newlands LTC for Squash & Racketball as well as being an active player for the teams. Having played, coached, and managed various teams through his squash career – both at a university and a club level – it has given Matt a strong knowledge of the sport. His squash career highlights include captaining a team to a West League win, competing in the BUCS Individuals, and coaching for the National Junior Elite Programme.

Matt believes Squash is the perfect way to stay fit and healthy while having fun and making new friends.

SS Squash Development Group Members
Matt is also supported by two excellent volunteers in developing and delivering SS Squash: