The PSA Foundation is a registered charity which serves as the philanthropic arm of the Professional Squash Association (PSA) and PSA World Tour. Our purpose is to positively impact communities where professional squash has an
As part of the legacy of the Nations Cup- PSA World Tour Players visited local school children at a leadership event to inspire the next generation of the game! Organized by Sport Bay of Plenty
PSA Foundation has recently partnered with the Canadian Inclusivity Squash Program (CISP), an innovative squash program that teaches squash to persons with disabilities (mental, emotional, or physical) in a fully inclusive and safe environment. CISP,
This November, some of the players on the PSA World are growing their “Squashtache” in support of Movember- a charity focused on supporting Men’s health, and the We Are One Fund– a hardship fund which
The “We Are One” Fund that successfully supported professional squash players across the globe facing financial distress during COVID is continuing to benefit players in need but with a new focus. The fund was launched
We recently partnered with Sport England to engage and encourage children to become more actively involved with Squash throughout the 2022/23 season. Our aim is to work with the local communities of selected PSA Tour
“It’s well established now that our mental health affects our physical health. And it’s essential for our general well-being. I have struggled with my own mental health, (haven’t we all?). And it is an area
PSA Foundation- among other global sports- recently attended the Sports Positive Summit– continuing its commitment to positive climate action. Sport Positive Summit offers world-leading content and industry networking for those who operate in sport and
Origins of Squash Held on 30th September, National Sporting Heritage Day is an annual event to champion all our sporting heritage. According to the The Squash Library– the game of squash was invented more than
https://vimeo.com/665914578/621aa293d7 Nicol David Organisations Little Legends About Video Women’s Squash Week (17-24th September) is an international campaign that aims to celebrate and raise the profile of female squash. To celebrate this week, PSA Foundation are
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBCFCTGeUTg At the 2022 Commonwealth Games, then 14 year old Anahat Singh won her first ever match at the games, impressing and inspiring viewers and players across the world! She beat Jada Ross of St
Days Hours Minutes Seconds As part of Women’s Squash Week, we are giving away a free piece of women’s Squash kit to 10 lucky winners. To enter this raffle- click the button below and enter
PSA Foundation’s Rebound programme recently highlighted that it has given 2,782 squash items to non-profit organisations across the world. Rebound is an initiative that collects usable squash gear to send as donations across the world.
HRH Visiting the Squash tournament at the 2002 Commonwealth Games
Women’s Squash Week (17-24th September) is an international campaign that aims to celebrate and raise the profile of female squash. PSA Foundation are proud to champion this key awareness week, and a core part
Add Your Event Running an event this #WomensSquashWeek? Add your event to our global map and encourage more Women to get involved with Squash! Women’s Squash Week (17-24th September) is an international campaign that aims
Days Hours Minutes Seconds World Squash Day organisers have announced an exciting partnership with interactiveSQUASH as today marks 50 Days To Go until World Squash Day 2022. The 21st birthday edition of World Squash Day
PSA Foundation have recently joined video sharing platform TikTok! We will be using this platform to share the wide range of work the Foundation supports- from programmes across the world who benefit from our initiatives,
Outside The Box is a celebration of the game of squash. Brought to life on three glass-walled courts, a cast of professional squash players, actors and school children explore the fascinating origins of the sport
Today the biggest LGBTQ+ Squash tournament in over a decade gets underway. The brainchild of Berlin-based coach Alexander Panasuk and OutPlay Squash London’s Fabian Valencia, the LGBTQ+ European Open 2022 Berlin will see players from
Former World No.106 Mary Fung-A-Fat shares her personal story about the recent loss of her father, her recovery process, use of Sporting Chance counselling services and the support of her squash family. As part of
Tomorrow (July 7th 2022) is 100 days to go until World Squash Day 2022. This annual festival of squash is the biggest grassroots promotion of the sport on the planet. Clubs and federations on every
This article first appeared on USsquash.org. June marks LGBTQ+ Pride Month around the world and is a time to celebrate LGBTQ+ people and diversity, remember the history of the LGBTQ+ rights movement, and continued advocacy for
Squash Plus is on a mission to to raise the profile of the game and to make the sport more accessible to all, with a particular focus on younger ages. The pandemic was an awakening
The launch of the Nicol David Organisation and its flagship programme ‘Little Legends’ will make a significant difference to the lives of children in Malaysia, says the head of the PSA Foundation, Adriana Olaya. The
PSA Foundation partners Squash Dreamers are overjoyed to share that Israa, one of the girls on the programme, has been accepted into the King’s Academy Summer Enrichment Program. Israa is a 12-year-old Syrian refugee who
A huge thank you to everyone who attended or donated to the J.P. Morgan Tournament of Champions (ToC) Women’s Leadership Program. We’re delighted to announce that $41,375 has been raised, with all of the proceeds
Over 2,000 people got the once-in-a-lifetime experience of playing squash on a stunning glass court at Birmingham New Street station from 4th – 11th April. The eye-catching, modern glass court was installed at the busy
Thousands of commuters and Birmingham residents are set to discover the exciting sport of squash and meet the world’s best players ahead of this year’s Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games when a world-class glass court is
Since 2016, community programmes at the Allam British Open have ensured that the world’s oldest squash tournament makes as much of an impact off the court as on it, thanks to partnerships with the PSA
A new innovative outdoor squash court has been officially unveiled today at King Solomon International Business School in Birmingham which aims to build on the excitement of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and introduce the
The Squash United by Birmingham 2022 group is delighted to announce the launch of squashcommonwealth.com. Squashcommonwealth.com is a website designed and created by the Squash United group, that the PSA Foundation is a part of
The final round of grants of the PSA Foundation’s We Are One Fund has been paid out, completing a two-year fundraising process that saw $160,000USD raised to support squash players during the COVID-19 pandemic. The We Are One
The PSA Foundation, as part of the Squash United by Birmingham 2022 project, is delighted to announce that an all-glass squash show-court is to be constructed inside Birmingham’s New Street train station. The court will
Imagine an app that tells you, wherever you are in the world, where your nearest squash court is and who locally would be up for a friendly game? Well, Squash Players App is on its
Rwanda Squash Federation (RSF) Secretary General and Squash Federation of Africa Vice President Ida-Alexandra Humuza De Cordier recently sat down with World Squash Federation media to talk about the RSF’s new programme, which provides free
A message from Adriana Olaya, Head of the PSA Foundation: “Wow, what an incredible year it has been. 2021 has been a year of extreme challenges, as the global squash family battled the effects of
Amanda Sobhy: from body-image spirals and stigmas, to healthy mindset and recovery. “It was something I wanted to address. I wanted to be able to break free and have the tools, but I was still
Behind the Glass II – an exclusive photo book from PSA Photographer Nathan Clarke – is now available order and makes for a great gift for any squash fan! The first edition, which was released
Calling all Amazon shoppers! Did you know that when you shop through Amazon you can also support the PSA Foundation? Eligible on the majority of items, Amazon will donate 0.5% of the item price to
USA’s World No.3 Amanda Sobhy shares her personal story about her 10-year struggle with an eating disorder in this emotional interview. As part of the PSA Foundation’s recently launched health and wellness group, which sees
As the movement for outdoor squash continues to gather momentum, with recent showcases in New York and Birmingham applauded by the game’s top professionals, in Iran, an outdoor squash revolution is already well underway. While
Take part in the upcoming week-long series of coaching webinars, featuring some of the top coaches from around the world. All sessions take place over Zoom & the webinar series has chosen to direct 100%
The global campaign for outdoor squash courts continues to grow after a hugely successful demonstration of the courts’ capabilities during last weekend’s World Squash Day was praised by some of squash’s top players. In Queens,
The PSA Foundation has launched a new health and wellness programme which brings together players to tackle the wellbeing challenges on Tour. Professional sport presents unique pressures for athletes and the aim for this programme
In 2020, women and girls represented only 23 percent of club members in Scotland. Could H//T, a bespoke programme developed by women for women and launched last year, be a step towards squashing this gap?
Simply Squash Academy is a Zambian squash club that boasts an impressive 60 percent female membership and 75 percent female coaching staff. This stands in stark contrast to a 2020 survey of 24 clubs in
As the squash world celebrates Women’s Squash Week – an international campaign to celebrate, raise the profile of, and increase participation levels in women’s squash – we look at some of the professional game’s top
Today marks the first day of Women’s Squash Week, an annual international campaign held 19-26 September to celebrate, raise the profile of, and increase participation levels in women’s squash.
It’s National Read A Book Day in the U.S. and to commemorate the occasion here’s a bagel of books about squash we can recommend! 1-0 The Book of Jonah, Jonah BarringtonJonah Barrington, a six-time British Open winner,
The PSA Foundation has had a busy month introducing squash to the communities of both Manchester and Hull in the UK. For the Manchester Open, PSA World Tour Silver event, we placed ourselves in St
The Hong Kong Football Club (HKFC) Squash Section has been a loyal supporter of the PSA Foundation over the years. From donating significant amounts of squash clothing and equipment to our ReBound initiative, hosting international
On the 28th of July 2021, squash celebrated 1 year to go before the start of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Alongside 11 other Commonwealth sports, the West Midlands communities came to Centenary Square for
It’s great to see an international community that is joined together through a love for squash. In this instance a network of LGBT+ squash clubs that host competitive and social events across the globe (check
Yearly international squash events around Europe, the Gay Games every four years, an international community of clubs socialising and competing together. Did you know about the LGBT+ community established within squash? In celebration of Pride
Another round of funds has been distributed through the ‘We Are One’ fund to players who are struggling to support themselves due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. With international travel restrictions still in place for
Today, on June 16th 2021, marks five years to the day that the PSA Foundation officially registered as a charity in England and Wales. Together with individuals and communities all over the world, we have
The last year has seen a sharp rise in interest for outdoor squash courts, after a difficult period of restrictions on our sport that are still ongoing today in some parts of the world. With
Jacob Esuene Squash Academics and Wellness (JESAW) is an initiative created by the non-profit Jacob Esuene Sports Club (JESC). Providing an environment for local children in Nigeria to thrive and grow through participation in squash,
The San Salvador community squash initiative, Squash Para Todos, now has it’s courts fully up and running, a first of its kind short wall squash variation of the sport. These courts offer a unique experience
Over the past year, the PSA Foundation has been a support pillar for players and community programmes to ensure that they are able to come back strongly when squash returns to normality. The different initiatives
2021 J.P. Morgan Tournament of Champions Squash Championships honor the 1980 U.S. JuniorWomen’s Squash Team. PSA Foundation We Are One Fund is Beneficiary. In a virtual program on April 7th, the long running J.P. Morgan
To celebrate International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, we brought together the children from the outreach programmes we support across the world for a workout and Q&A with World No.4 Paul Coll &
As part of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, we wanted to highlight the togetherness and solidarity of the wider squash community. Back in May 2020, the PSA Foundation launched the ‘We
As part of International Day of Sport for Development and Peace on April 6th, we are taking a look at the programmes we support all over the world, with today’s piece focussing on the continent
As part of International Day of Sport for Development and Peace on April 6th, we are taking a look at the programmes we support all over the world, with today’s piece focussing on the continent
As part of International Day of Sport for Development and Peace on April 6th, we are taking a look at the programmes we support all over the world, with today’s piece focussing on the continent
As part of International Day of Sport for Development and Peace on April 6th, we are taking a look at the programmes we support all over the world, with today’s piece focussing on the continent
As part of International Day of Sport for Development and Peace on April 6th, we are taking a look at the programmes we support all over the world, with today’s piece focussing on the Continent
A registered charity as of 2016, the PSA Foundation is the charitable arm of the Professional Squash Association, which is the global governing body responsible for the administration of both men’s and women’s professional squash
The PSA Foundation is delighted to announce a new partnership with Access Youth Academy, a US urban squash programme based in California. Access Youth Academy was created in 2006 to transform the lives of underserved
In December 2020, England’s Tom Walsh opened up about his mental health struggles in an Instagram post. Sporting Chance’s Chris Murphy sat down with Walsh to discuss his experience, how he hopes to help others
Love to be, a global House music brand & record label based in the UK are hosting a 12 hour session of squash based DJ’s as part of their virtual world tour with 100% of
Demand for financial support from players adversely affected by the pandemic and suspension of the PSA Tour remains high as another $24,000 was distributed in our most recent round of applications. With the pandemic still
World No.120 Mary Fung-A-Fat and World No.36 Lucas Serme have been named Sporting Chance Ambassadors as squash leads the charge to help increase awareness of mental health through the charity’s services and engagement with fellow
The session with Sporting Chance and the PSA Tour players looked at the signs and symptoms of someone experiencing difficulties with their mental health, what to say if you are approached by a friend about
Sport has been hit hard at all levels due to the global pandemic and there has been no exception for squash with clubs around the world having to close or operate at limited capacity for
La Fundación PSA (PSAF) se complace en anunciar una nueva asociación con el programa argentino Squash Sin Limites que verá a la Fundación respaldar el programa en una serie de nuevas iniciativas. Squash Sin Limites (que se
The PSA Foundation (PSAF) is delighted to announce a new partnership with Argentinian programme Squash Sin Limites which will see the Foundation support the programme in a range of new initiatives. Squash Sin Limites (which
The PSA Foundation have just completed our most recent round of Rebound deliveries of donated squash gear going out to the community programmes we partner with. These squash programmes use the equipment to support local
The unity and solidarity of the wider squash communities has been inspirational over the last six months as the PSA Foundation continues to support those most severely effected by the global pandemic. When the PSA
The Professional Squash Association (PSA) and the PSA Foundation have today launched a new online training platform called Squash Hub in order to provide greater support to younger squash players joining the PSA World Tour. Hosted on HIVE – a collaborative
The concept of building outdoors squash courts, putting them in plain view of the wider public and improving the sport’s accessibility is something that has been talked about a lot recently. With the current varying
Article written by Cyril Penn; Graduate Assistant Archivist, University of Massachusetts, Amherst The game of squash is growing significantly in the modern era, with more and more players and viewers supporting the sport every year.
We have a super exciting live talk we have coming up in celebration of Women’s Squash Week 2020. While we can’t all celebrate how we’d like to (playing squash!…) we’ve put together this live talk
World No.2 Ali Farag sat down for a chat with former professional footballer and Arsenal legend Tony Adams to talk all things mental health and the PSA Foundation’s partnership with Sporting Chance. Adams is President of Sporting
Five years ago Odense Squash Club had no women playing squash on a regular basis. Now, the number of female members at the club is constantly rising and this year they have more than 40
The PSA Foundation – the charitable arm of the Professional Squash Association – is delighted to announce that England’s World No.5 and PSA Women’s President Sarah-Jane Perry has joined the PSA Foundation’s UK Board of
We wanted to say a big THANK YOU to all who have supported us so far with The ‘We Are One’ Fund. Thanks to your generous support, we have been able to distribute $70,000 worth
Latin America’s first ever all-female WSF Level One coaching course will be held in Colombia between September 21-24 to coincide with Women’s Squash Week. Ran by WSF Level One tutor Diego Becerra, the sessions will see 15 female Colombian
Squash fans can get their hands on a brand new photobook: Behind the Glass – 2019/20 PSA World Tour. A unique collectors item for any squash fan, this book features PSA photographer, Nathan Clarke’s, images from the 2019/20 PSA World Tour
Based in India, Khelshala is committed to enhance the future of underprivileged children by building life skills through sports and academics. By introducing a lifetime sport like squash or tennis, Khelshala attracts children to the
The PSA Foundation works with a variety of community-based squash programmes located in underserved areas, that uses squash, often combined with education, as a means of introducing a more promising future and active and healthy
Squashinhos is a squash and educational development project which helps underserved children from the communities of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. In Rio, more than 1.2 million people live in the favelas on less than £1
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