The 1-day bronze event at The Northumberland Club had a big turnout on Father’s Day, as 48 players competed across 5 boys’ grades and 3 girls’ grades ranging from U9 to U17.
Congratulations to all of the participants and medalists.
This year’s British Master Open, held alongside the PSA British Open in Birmingham, saw county players achieve notable success. Jamie Douglas claimed silver in the MO35 event, while Jon Tate captured the MO45 title with a thrilling final victory. Eric Mok also earned plate runners-up honours.
Huey Lamb and Salma Barkouk proudly represented Team North at England Squash’s Battle of the Border in May. Despite an agonising eight-point defeat to Team South, Huey delivered outstanding performances throughout the event, earning the Male MVP award as the competition’s top male player.
The DUNLOP Junior Challenge Series concluded at Jesmond after a successful nine-tournament season across Jesmond, Northern and Tynemouth clubs. A total of 129 juniors participated overall, with many events selling out. Season-long points determined the 12 prize winners, with DUNLOP continuing its valued support of grassroots squash.
The 2026 AGM is scheduled for Tuesday, June 30th, at 8pm at The Northumberland Club.
Clubs are encouraged to send representatives with a league fee discount available for attendance.
Submissions are due by June 27th.
On a scorching May Saturday at Northern FC, 58 players from 23 clubs battled across five events.
Home favourite Duncan Rutherford claimed his first MatchPoint title, while there were grade victories for Jordan Williams, Rich Marsden, Jack Hetherington, and Michael Penketh to cap another action-packed day of squash.
17 teams enter this year’s Summer League, the largest field since 2019, featuring past champions Northern Blues, Eldon and Newbiggin. Newcomers Consett join, while Tynemouth returns with two teams. Weekly fixtures run from 1st June, with 12 matches each and playoffs for the top 4.
Seven northern counties gathered at The Northern, Manchester, for the Northern Junior Cup on 17 May, where 80 players contested 120 matches. Our U11s claimed the title after defeating Durham & Cleveland in the final, while the U13s battled hard to secure sixth place overall.
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