Squash Court 2 out of use from 7th July

17 06 2008

As from the 7th of July, squash court 2 is booked off for complete rebuild.





Nunholm Squash Masters in Home Internationals tussle

23 05 2008
2008 Scotland Masters

2008 Scotland Masters

A sunny Edinburgh on Friday saw the start of the final Masters Squash Home Internationals of the season. The Nunholm Squash Club was once more represented with Sue Strachan playing again, this time for the Womens over 35s.

She started the team off in style with a 3-0 win over the Welsh number five and the team went on to record a 5-0 victory over Wales. Next was Ireland and another 5-0 result and another 3-0 win for Sue this time playing at number four. Read the rest of this entry »





Court side account of the final home internationals

20 05 2008

Friday saw a sunny Edinburgh welcome the Men’s and womens over 35’s and the mens over 40’s squash teams from all the home nations. With me at number 5 I had to begin the campaign and did so with a 3-0 win over the Welsh number 5 – this extended to the team winning 5-0 over Wales. We then took on Ireland in the morning and repeated the 5-0 result. This left us neck and neck with the strength of England. Read the rest of this entry »





International Caps for Nunholm Squash duo

2 05 2008

Two local players from the Nunholm Squash Club took part in the Masters Squash Home Internationals at the Welsh Institute of Sport last the weekend.

Sue Strachan was the Scotland number 3 and Scotland captain for the Women’s over-40 team and Jimmy Wells played number 2 for the Men’s over-45 team. Read the rest of this entry »





Look, we’re on the telly

1 05 2008
Davy Rogan on Border TV

Davy Rogan on Border TV

The Border TV cameras were trained on court 3 today as the Squash club’s Scotland representatives showed off their paces on the court below.

Sue Strachan and Jimmy Wells were there fresh from their trip to Wales for the Masters Home Internationals and Davy Rogan and Abbie Robertson are due in Dublin for their competition on Friday.

Watch Border TV Lookaround this Friday evening to see them practise their media skills in the glare of the spotlight. Read the rest of this entry »





Scotland’s captain reports from Wales

29 04 2008

It was with great excitement that the Nunholm squash contingent arrived at the Welsh Institute of Sport on Friday for a quick practice to get used to the courts prior to the start of the Masters Home Internationals. Warm and true they suited us well.

5 pm arrived and we were on court against Wales who were keen to win on home soil. With the gents team playing on the court beside us we supported each other. Read the rest of this entry »





Iain is new junior champion

27 04 2008

The junior Club Championships were recently held at Nunholm Squash Club.

A healthy mix of juniors took part with some playing in a competition for the first time after only playing squash for a few months. Read the rest of this entry »





Jordan selected for Cumbria

27 04 2008

Eighteen year-old Jordan Currie from Dumfries, has been selected to represent Cumbria for the U19 Boys to take part in the prestigious Northern Cup, which takes place in Cheshire in May.

Jordan is a member of Nunholm and Carlisle squash clubs and is currently studying PE at Edinburgh University. Read the rest of this entry »





Nunholm Squash Masters enter the fray for Scotland

21 04 2008

This Friday sees the start of the Masters Squash Home Internationals in Wales (25/26th April) and that means that several players from Nunholm Squash Club will be stepping onto the court for Scotland against England, Wales and Ireland.

Jimmy Wells and Robin Ridley are playing in the Scotland over-45 team, and Sue Strachan is in the Scotland over-40 team. As Club Chairman Sue says “it’s exciting”.

The next round involving Dumfries Sports Club members is in Ireland on the 3rd/4th May when Davy Rogan plays for Scotland over-70s and Abbie Robertson for the over-65 team.

And finally Sue Strachan is in action again, this time at home in Scotland, for the over-35 team on 16th/17th May.





Backswing win league and cup double

19 04 2008

Congratulations to Backswing on winning the Dumfries and Galloway Squash League 1st Division  title and also the Bard Vet Cup.

The DG 2nd Division title went to N.F.U. We wish them well in the first division next year. Final leagues tables and results are here.





Squash Leagues updated

3 04 2008

The Dumfries and Galloway league results to April have been updated along with the club squash leagues. Can the DG team captains please check their results here.





Bard Vet Cup Finals – Sat 5th Apr ’08

29 03 2008

2nd Division 12:30
Hartfell Hammers Vs Curries School Motoring(2)
1st Division 14:30
Royal Bar Vs Backswing








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