January has always been one of my favorite months on the squash calendar.

Since moving to New York in 2010, I’ve been a regular spectator — and occasional volunteer — at the Tournament of Champions at Grand Central Terminal. Few events in world sport can match it: the best players on the planet, the glass court, and one of the most iconic venues imaginable. Squash doesn’t just visit Grand Central — it owns it.

But this January feels different. New York isn’t just hosting squash anymore — it’s becoming one of the sport’s true hubs.

Friends of Maspeth Squash… On Tour

Last weekend I had the pleasure of refereeing at the third U.S. Squash Junior Championship Tour (JCT) event of the season, hosted at the outstanding St. James Club in Springfield, Virginia. The JCT series comprises six elite junior tournaments held across the country, featuring the top young players in the U.S. as they battle for ranking points, national bragging rights, and college offers!…

World Squash Day was founded by Alan Thatcher and a group of players to honor those in the squash community who lost their lives in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. In its inaugural year, a U.S. team traveled to the U.K. for an international match — a gesture of friendship through sport. Since then, World Squash Day (WSD) has grown into a truly global celebration, still championed by its original founder, with clubs and players worldwide staging events to celebrate the sport and welcome new players to the court.

A Rainy Start, but the Game Goes On…