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Explore the Racquet Sports Institute Insights Library—a single place for decision-grade analysis, benchmarks, and practical playbooks. Because no courts, no players, our content keeps facilities at the center while connecting market signals to design and day-to-day operations. You’ll find deep dives on ecosystem trends and country developments, proven facility models, smart management (planning, community, programming, operations tech), architecture that turns strategy into built performance, updates on our forthcoming AI.
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World's first collapsible court to open up access to squash in Stockholm
The world's first collapsible squash court launches in Stockholm, increasing access for local youth and promoting community and health.


Squash Glass Courts: A Perspective from the Top with Ashraf Hanafi
In a detailed interview with Ashraf Hanafi, a renowned figure in the world of squash, the Squash Facilities Network (SFN) delved into the...


Is this the only UK squash club with a waiting list?
Founder Matthew Towers with his team Towers Health & Racquets Club is one of very few squash facilities in the UK that has a waiting list...


Steel City Squash typifies American market's focus on youth
Steel City Squash in Pittsburgh unveils a new $11.1 million facility focused on youth development through squash and education. This center


Squash Global Report 2024: The Diversity of Squash Facilities and their Business Models
The Squash Global Report 2024 offers fascinating insights into the world of squash facilities, revealing a variety of models and business...


How can squash facilities attract funding for their programmes?
Funding is a regular headache for anyone running squash programmes. How can you 'sell' the benefits of your programme to potential...


How to use social media to promote your squash facility
Last week we looked at how squash facilities can use external media (websites, newspapers etc) to promote themselves to local audiences....


How to use the media to promote your squash facility
How can a squash facility use the media to build connections with its local community and encourage people through the door? Squash is an...


Membership or pay-and-play? 'A mixture is the best way forward for squash'
Vincent Bradley in action Irishman Vincent Bradley ( pictured above ) has been head squash coach and part of the management team at OASE...


Jahanzeb Khan on Houston’s Squash Boom and Fulfilling World Juniors Dream
This article originally appeared on the WSF World Junior Squash Championships 2024's official website, covering event in Houston, Texas....


Junior participation is taking off in Sydney thanks to JETS Squash
Yan Sommer and Geoff Davenport are growing grassroots junior squash participation in Sydney against a backdrop of long-term decline in...


The 1st Squash Club Dresden and its Successful Youth Work
Since its founding in late 1999, the 1st Squash Club Dresden has been dedicated to promoting the sport of squash, with a particular focus...


Doncaster Squash Club from Membership to Pay-and-Play
Viewing from the balcony at Doncaster Squash Club Just before the pandemic, Doncaster Squash Club in the UK, a community squash club open...


Open Squash membership model - for those who can afford to play and those who can't
Open Squash's mission is to make squash more affordable, accessible and inclusive. Thanks to its innovative membership model.


'Squash on Fire' sets the Benchmark for Urban Squash Facilities
Squash on Fire, located atop a fire station in the heart of Washington D.C., redefines urban squash with its innovative 'pay to play' model.


Building squash courts and developing juniors... in the midst of war
Dimitry Scherbakov is building new squash courts and developing juniors - in the middle of the Ukraine-Russia war.


Renovation of Squash Court Walls
After the squash season is drawing to a closmany facilities are beginning to plan for court renovations. Based on numerous inquiries, the...


Are the Key Components of Padel's Popularity Transferable to Squash?
FAZ Sonntagszeitung: Padel's popularity explained. Can squash learn from padel's success? The answer is a clear YES.


How to Build your Junior Squash Section
Andy Whipp, PSA Player Experience Leader, CEO of AWsome Sports Ltd., professional squash coach, and author of 'Play To Your Strengths,'...


Global Squash Report 2024 released: Unveiling Key Findings
There are many ways to view the sport of squash, depending on the motivations and desires of different stakeholders. Players seek...
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