Digital Drive: Team USA Returns to World Junior Women's Team Podium; Celebrates Historic World Junior Individuals

Team USA Returns to World Junior Women's Team Championship Podium; Celebrates Historic Individuals

Team USA returned to the World Junior Women’s Team Championship podium for the first time since 2015 with a bronze medal finish, and produced a record-setting six Americans in the last sixteen of the World Junior Men’s and Women’s Individual Championships, July 18-29, in Melbourne, Australia

The U.S. Junior Women topped Pool C including a pivotal win over five seeds England with all four women providing important victories. The third-seeded U.S. then went on to defeat six seeds India in the 1-8 playoffs to set up a semifinal against two seeds Malaysia. Malaysia edged the U.S. in a close semifinal to consign the U.S. to a bronze medal finish.

“Our third place finish was bittersweet," said Scott Devoy, U.S. Junior Women's Head Coach. "It was a great result and the team came together well. But it was so, so close that it definitely stings not to get to the final. It is better to feel like this though, knowing you are more than good enough to succeed at the highest level."

U.S. Open Summer Sale: Get 23% Off Backwall Tickets 10/7-10/10

The U.S. Open Squash Championships presented by Truist are just two months away! Get 23% off all Backwall tickets from 10/7-10/10 using the discount code: SUMMERSALE23. Offer ends this Friday, August 11, at midnight.

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Baltimore's SquashWise Joins Community Affiliate Network

SquashWise, Baltimore’s SEA Program and future home of a six-court community squash center, has joined the US Squash Community Affiliate Network.

PlayLA Squash Activity Heating up This Summer

The PlayLA Youth Squash Program, delivered in partnership with the LA Recreation & Parks Department and SoCal Squash, has begun a new eight-week summer session following the conclusion of a successful spring session.

Eric Fast, US Squash President’s Cup Honoree and Past Board Member, Dies at 74

Eric Fast–the 2010 US Squash President’s Cup honoree, former US Squash Director and Chair of the College Squash Association–passed away in Greenwich, Connecticut in July. He was seventy-four years old.

Organize a Women's Squash Week Event in Your Community

The 2023 Women’s Squash Week will take place September 18-24 to celebrate and promote women’s squash around the world. Individuals, clubs, and programs are encouraged to host an event in their area to get women and girls of all ages to get on court and play. Organize and register an event in your community here.

Team USA Tops Canada to Win Sixth Straight Battle of the Border

The United States defeated Canada 20-4 to lift a sixth straight Battle of the Border this weekend, August 5-6, at the Specter Center.

Outside the Glass Podcast: Robert Gibralter

The man behind the famous New York City steel court, Robert Gibralter talks about what it is like to play squash outdoors.

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US Squash Coach Certification Opportunities

Whether you are considering coaching for the first time, or have made a career of teaching squash, develop your skills through US Squash Coach Certification courses. Learn about upcoming opportunities to participate in courses held around the country. Learn more and see the full schedule of courses.

Views from the Arlen Specter US Squash Center

The Specter Center hosted four weeks of summer squash camps in partnership with the Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey chapter of Girls Inc.