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Lauder Dominates Galashiels Squash Club Handicap Quaich Finals After multiple delays due to injuries and holidays, the much-anticipated Finals of the Galashiels Squash Club Handicap Quaich 2024 finally took place. With members hailing from all over the Borders, this year’s finalists represented Peebles, Lauder, and Melrose, adding to the competitive spirit of the tournament. The …

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The Borders Team Championship 2025 was played at Galashiels Squash Club and this pitted some of th ebest Squash players from across the region against each other. Teams Hailed from Galashiels, Melrose and Lauder, Selkirk, Kelso, Defending Champions Peebles and a Rest of Borders Select. The teams were put in two 3-team groups and matches …

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Galashiels Squash Club Members took part in a Squash Tour in Glasgow this weekend.  This involved a Team match at David Lloyd, Renfrew and Participating in the SSRC Open in Maryhill. At David Lloyd the Gala squash club team of Ted Lynch, Jimmy Munro, Del Sharratt and Darren Quinn were up against the David Lloyd …

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Club Captain Del Sharratt presenting Lucy Johnson with the Ladies Championship Trophy. In her Maiden season at the CLub, Lucy Seen Off Lesley Melvin 3-0 to take the title in a fantastic match, 15-7, 15-12, 17-15. Lucy hopes this is the first of many titles at Gala Squash Club.

In the Shield Tournament. Richard Taylor from Galashiels had a fairly straight forward route to the final seeing off Innerleithen’s Gareth Rose, Graham Bensted from Peebles and Jerry Cooke of Lauder.Iain Gorman hailing from Selkirk made quick work of Jack Bolden (Melrose) 3-0, Lauder’s Ted Lynch 3-1 and in the Semi Final young Jimmy Munro …

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The Galashiels Squash Club Championship pits the Best Squash Players form all over the Borders against one another.  Tony had seen off Brian Magowan of Melrose and Selkirks Iain Laing 3-0 in the early rounds before being tested by Peebles Richard Hebb in the Semi- Final 15-11, 15-11, 15-7.  Sam Collin had defeated Richard Taylor …

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Last week witnessed an exhilarating clash between Lockerbie and the Border Reivers in what has become a bi-annual tradition for the clubs. With Lockerbie recently clinching the Dumfries and Galloway League title and the Border Reivers securing the Champions spot in East of Scotland League 3, anticipation was high as both teams entered the friendly …

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The recently concluded Grange Open 2024 witnessed a thrilling showcase of squash talent, featuring some big names in the sport vying for supremacy on the court. Held at the Grange Squash Club, the tournament showcased intense matches and unexpected outcomes, captivating spectators and players alike. Among the notable contenders was Galashiels Squash Club Coach and …

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  In a thrilling showdown marking the culmination of the East of Scotland League season, the Border Reivers squash team emerged triumphant, securing their status as champions in a resounding victory over Waverley 3s. The stakes were high as the Border Reivers needed just 7 points to clinch the coveted title, and they delivered with …

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In a highly anticipated clash at Waverley Squash Club, the Border Reivers 2s faced off against Waverley 4s in the latest East League 4 match. Matches between these two teams are generally close fought affairs and the expectations were the same for this one. Despite their best efforts, Reivers players Nick Jupp (Ancrum), Del Sharratt …

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