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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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How 'NextGen' competitions keep squash vibrant at Dublin's West Wood Health Club
The squash courts at West Wood Health Club in Leopardstown, Dublin are so over-subscribed that the club is building a € 1.5m seven-court...


Tips for engaging children in squash - David and Alison Fear, Club Malmoe
Australian couple David and Alison Fear have worked at Club Malmoe in Sweden since 2019. Developing juniors has always been at the heart...


Squash on crest of a wave in Scarborough
Scarborough Squash Academy in North Yorkshire, England, has completely turned its fortunes around with investment, school partnerships...


Welcoming beginners to your squash club: 'It's all about forging connections'
This is the third instalment of our series on Daisy Hill Squash & Racquet Club in Brisbane, Australia. Read part on e and part two ....


How one-wall squash is helping to grow the game in Luxembourg
Marc Thrill is on a mission to grow junior participation in squash - and his one-wall courts in Luxembourg are proving to be a perfect...


'Don't give people a reason not to play squash'
This case study is part two of a series on Daisy Hill Squash Club in Brisbane. You can see part one, which focuses on the importance of...


Daisy Hill's thriving community is bedrock of its stunning success
Daisy Hill Squash Club in Brisbane, Australia is a bustling community hub where 1,400 friends get together to have fun. It just so...


Squash 57: Revitalizing Courts and Expanding Appeal in Squash Facilities
Squash 57, an innovative adaptation of traditional squash, is emerging as a vital asset for squash facilities, particularly in attracting...


How to make school kids into smiling squash players!
In many squash facilities across the world, the average age of members is creeping up every year. As knees get creaky and players...


Squash, fitness and fun make a perfect recipe at Kaifu Lodge
The mix of squash, fitness and a vibrant social scene has proven to be a successful recipe for Kaifu Lodge in Hamburg, Germany, since 1982.


Optimizing Squash Court Floor Maintenance for Cost-Effectiveness
Squash court floors, by virtue of the unique demands of the sport, face more challenges than typical sports flooring. Unlike many wooden...


Stockholm Squash Club sustains success thanks to its unique 'personal touch'
Gärdets Squashhall, the home of Stockholm Squash Club, is a three-court facility in a basement accessed straight off the pavement. Across...


Characteristics of Squash Players - A Deep Dive into Socioeconomic Status and Gender Bias
As part of our commitment to providing valuable insights for successful business strategies in squash, the Squash Facilities Network...


Hasta La Vista: How school partnerships can enrich your squash club
The Squash Facilities Network (SFN) is keen to promote the vital role that local schools can play in enriching squash venues. Children...


The Rise of Squashland Slovenia: A Pioneering Approach to Creating Sustainable and Commercially Viab
Goran Milicevic is not just another name in the squash community; he is a pioneering entrepreneur who has ingeniously combined sporting...


Secrets of Show Glass Courts - Contra Vision Technology and its Application in Squash Show Courts
Explore the revolutionary evolution of all-glass squash courts, featuring advanced Contra Vision® technology.


Participation in Sport - Eurostat's 2020 Sport Participation Study
Squash has long been characterized as a pastime primarily for older, affluent men. Yet, sporting federations are now putting concerted...
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