Commonwealth Games Semi-Final Preview: Birmingham’s Perry hoping for local boost
England’s No.2 seed at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games silver medallist Sarah-Jane Perry is hoping the support of her hometown crowd will give her a boost in today’s semi-finals, which begin at 16:00 (GMT+1) at the University of Birmingham Hockey and Squash Centre and will be shown live on BBC iPlayer in the UK and around the world. […]
England Squash launches ‘Get your Game on’ campaign to drive participation
England Squash has today unveiled a new nationwide player campaign to inspire more people to hit the court and capitalise on the profile of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. In a bid to increase participation, the ‘Get your Game on‘ campaign showcases the breadth of playing opportunities available to existing and new players, inspiring them […]
James Willstrop on looking beyond Commonwealth Games and filling some of squash’s biggest shoes
This article, written by Mike Dale, first appeared in the WSF-endorsed Squash Player Magazine James Willstrop will head to Birmingham this summer as defending Commonwealth Games men’s singles champion but admits the “whole landscape has changed” both on and off court since his unforgettable golden moment four years ago. The Yorkshireman still recalls his straight-games […]
Watch: England’s Georgina Kennedy Previews Birmingham 2022
“I knew it would be a challenge just to get selected. The fact that I’m going in ranked No.2 in England is really exciting! It’s definitely beyond all my expectations.” England’s Georgina Kennedy sits down to preview her upcoming Birmingham 2022 debut. The 25-year-old, who in June 2021 was ranked World No.170 and has now […]
Watch: England No.1 Sarah-Jane Perry on giving back to the city that made her
“The Games are round the corner from my house, where I’ve grown up and lived my whole life. It couldn’t be more of a home games for me!” In our second feature on local heroes, England No.1 Sarah-Jane Perry previews this summer’s Commonwealth Games!
England Squash launch ‘Get Games Ready’ campaign
England Squash has today announced the ‘Get Games Ready‘ campaign. Get Games Ready is a microsite containing resources, ideas and helpful information to assist squash clubs to prepare for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and ensure that the Games leave a positive and lasting legacy for squash. On the Get Games Ready microsite, visitors can […]
‘Intriguing’ Squash Court Could Inspire a New Generation of Players
Birmingham 2022 medal contender Sarah-Jane Perry believes that the new temporary glass squash court installed at Birmingham New Street station this week can inspire a new generation of squash players to watch the sport and even give it a try themselves. “The glass court at New Street is colourful, it’s vibrant but it looks sharp […]
Watch: The King Solomon International Business School Playground Court
A new innovative outdoor squash court has been officially unveiled at King Solomon International Business School in Birmingham, which aims to build on the excitement of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and introduce the sport of squash to potentially thousands of young people. England Squash, a key member of the Squash United group, were on […]
Eye-Catching All-Glass Squash Court popping up in Birmingham’s New Street Station
Thousands of commuters and Birmingham residents are set to discover the exciting sport of squash and meet the world’s best players ahead of this year’s Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games when a world-class glass court is erected inside New Street station’s state-of-the-art atrium from 4 – 11 April. An action-packed week of activity is planned to […]
Revolutionary outdoor court to make squash more accessible for hundreds of Birmingham pupils
A new innovative outdoor squash court has been officially unveiled today at King Solomon International Business School in Birmingham which aims to build on the excitement of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and introduce the sport of squash to potentially thousands of young people. World No.5 squash player Sarah-Jane Perry and Perry the Bull – […]
