Gala secure first league win

GALA 11v7 WAVERLEY 4 Ruaridh Kohler 3-0 Brian Scott Gala Secured the first points of the match fairly quickly, Ruaridh, who wanted to make up for his 16-14 defeat in the deciding game in his last match for Gala, was focussed form the start.  He swept aside Brian Scott, Waverley Seniors Champion, 15-13, 15-8, 15-12. …

A long road for defeat…

In their latest match in the East of Scotland Squash League, Gala Squash Club travelled up the M9 to Bridge of Allan. Several key players called off due to other commitments and the Gala team was thin to the ground. So Gala took on Bridge of Allan 3: RACHEL McALEESE 0v3 KYLE PENMAN Bridge of …

Gala off to a poor start

Gala Squash Club’s baptism into the East of Scotland Leagues proved a tough one. Entering into League 5 for the first time in many years, Gala opened with a trip to Watsonians Squash Club in Edinburgh. The Gala players were excited for this new challenge and were ready and on court sharp. Due to holidays …

Gala taste heavy defeat

Gala v Edinburgh Waverley – preseason friendly: Waverley won 18-1. Gala Scores first: Ruaridh Kohler 0-3 Dave Ferguson (14-16, 11-15, 13-15) Andrew Dowlen-Gilland 0-3 Neil Porter (7-15, 6-15, 14-16) Del Sharratt 1-3 Pete Cochrane (9-15, 15-7, 9-15, 9-15) Luis Molero 0-3 John Usher (10-15, 11-15, 8-15) Ian Chalmers 0-3 Mike Reid (9-15, 11-15, 13-15)

Schools’ squash compeition comes to Gala

On Wednesday 16th June, 2016, several pupils from Jedburgh Grammar School (JGS) and Galashiels Academy S1 and S2 gathered at Gala squash Club for the final of the inaugural Border’s Inter School Squash Championship. The JGS Team was Steven Dawson, James “Veg” Wieczysty, Kerry Munro and Daisy Findlay and representing Gala Academy were Blair Turner, Sean …

Gala trounced in end-of-season friendly

A team from Gala Squash Club travelled up to Grange Sports Club in Edinburgh for an end of season challenge match. With Gala Squash Club entering the East of Scotland squash Leagues next season this was a vital preparation against the sort of team they will be facing.  Gala’s team comprised of Pat Spence, Luis …