Northern Squash Club News
Keep up to date with all the latest news and buzz from your club and other news.
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Gosforth Academy at the National schools squash finals
Gosforth Academy had it's most successful ever visit to the national schools squash finals recently
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Internal Leagues March/April 2026
Matthew Thompson finished in top spot to deny Mark Dinsley by a single point. Top performance was Michael Varley with a perfect score! Next league session runs to Friday 10 April 2026....
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Northern Junior Open
Some of the best junior talent in the region descended on Northern recently to play in the annual Dunlop Northern Junior Open sponsored by Cussins Homes, Jesmond Health Partnership and JBA Training.
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Entries now open for Northumbria Open
PSA Event Challenger 1st to 5th April. Graded events 3rd to 5th April.
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Squash committee met on 17th February 2026
Squash committee meeting minutes 17th February 2026
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Squash Committee met on 12th January 2026
Minutes from squash committee meeting 12th January 20206
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Junior of the month
The January junior of the month is Will Ingram
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School squash festival
Thirty year five boys and girls attended Northern recently for a day off school to learn how to play squash
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Internal Leagues February 2026
Mark Dinsley finished in top spot and top performance was shared between Ian Blackshaw and James Brennan. Next league session runs to Friday 6th Mar 2026....
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CPR and defibrillator guidance
In light of the recent tragic incident, we thought it might be useful to share some guidance on CPR an use of a defibrillator
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Northumbria County Closed 2026 round up
We wrapped up an exciting week of squash last night, and have crowned the 2026 Northumbria County champions! Several Northern members were winners or runners up
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Club Championships 2026 - 10th to 16th (or 17th) May
The 2026 Club Championships start on 10th May with Finals Day set for Saturday 16th May (17th May if Newcastle United reach FA Cup final)
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Northern Junior Open
Boys and girls U11s, U13s, U15s one day tournament
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2026/2027 Membership Season Begins
Membership renewals are due!
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Matchpoint Gosforth Classic
One day graded tournament
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National Club Competition - Northern v Pontefract
National Club Competition - Northern v Pontefract
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Club Championships Finals Day
May be deferred to Sunday 17th (if Newcastle United reach FA Cup Final)
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Club Championships start
Club Championships start
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Junior of the month
Kate Moore is the Northern junior of the month for December
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National Club Championship Northern v Pontefract - 30th January
Northern host Pontefract in the National Club Championship on 30th January
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Northumbria County Closed - 19th-25th January 2026
Entries for the Northumbria Squash County Closed 2026 are officially OPEN!
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Fun Christmas Doubles 2025 - results and pictures
Joel Birch-Machin and Steve Drummond were winners with Keith Linsley judged as Best Festive Dressed,
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Internal Leagues December 2025/January 2026
Sam Tufton won top spot for the fourth month in a row! Top performance was shared between Sam and Andy Gibson. Next league session runs to Fri 30 Jan 2026....
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Junior of the month
Josh Lim is the junior of the month for November.
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Fun Christmas Doubles 2025
This ever popular event will take place on Saturday 27th December 5 pm start
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Junior of the month
The Northern junior of the month is Jos Durham
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Internal Leagues November 2025
Sam Tufton won top spot for the third month in a row! Top performance was Adam Coates. Next league session runs to Fri 19 Dec 2025....
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Squash Committee Meeting minutes 04/11/25
Squash committee met on 04/11/25 - here are the minutes
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Squash Committee meeting minutes 22/09/25
Committee met on 22/09/25 - here are the minutes
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Internal Leagues October 2025
Sam Tufton won top spot for the second month in a row! Top performance was Roland Orton. Next league session runs to Fri 14 Nov 2025....
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Northern Blues win Summer League!
Northern Blues beat Eldon then Northumberland C in the play offs to win the County Summer League
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Junior of the year
The Northern Junior of the year is Shae Paterson
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Junior county championships
Last weekend saw Northern host the annual junior county champs
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Club Championship 2025 Draws and Results
Draws and Results for the Club Championships are available to view on Google sheets
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Internal Leagues September 2025
Sam Tufton won top spot last time out. Top performance was shared between Eden Moore and Ryan Richardson. Next league session runs to Fri 10 Oct 2025....
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NORTHERN KEY IN VICTORY FOR NORTH
A strong contingent for Northern Squash has played an important role in winning a new national tournament.
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Tynemouth Open Returns Sat 11 Oct 2025 - Register Now!
Tynemouth Squash Club is excited to announce the upcoming MatchPoint #14 Tynemouth Open, taking place on Saturday, 11th October.
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Internal Leagues August 2025
Mark Dinsley won top spot last time out. Top performance was Sam Tufton. Next league session runs to Fri 29 Aug 2025....
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Team Squash - 2025/26 season
It's time to think about teams for the he forthcoming season.
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Sarah Jones Doubles Tournament - report and results
16 players took part in this year's tournament. This year's winners were Paul Tiffin and Aidan Shanley.
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Sarah Jones Doubles Tournament
Sarah Jones Doubles Tournament
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Northumbria Squash Team Up with Karakal
We’re excited to announce that Northumbria Squash has teamed up with Karakal
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Walking Squash Gains Momentum at Northern Squash Club
Innovative format attracts diverse range of players as concept continues to evolve...
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Club Championships 2025
This year's Club Championships will be held from Friday 5th to Friday 12th September
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Internal Leagues July 2025
Craig Dowie once again won top spot but only by 1 point from Mark Dinsley with Roland Orton and Ben Tudor each only another point behind. Top performance was Travers Blair. Next league session runs to Fri 25 Jul 2025....
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Sport Psychology Workshops
Stuart Mitchell is running a series of free sport psychology workshops
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Sarah Jones Doubles Tournament - 5th July 2025
To commemorate Sarah Jones, a charismatic club member who we sadly lost in 2023, this now annual event will take place on Saturday 5th July (5 pm start).
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Internal Leagues May/June 2025
Craig Dowie won top spot while top performance was shared by Matthew Barnes, Aidan Shanley and Adam Reid. Next league session runs to Fri 20 Jun 2025....
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Junior of the month
The Northern junior of the month for April is Charlie Davies
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Calling the Shots - Markers Awareness Workshop - 5th June - 6.30 pm
Northern is hosting an England Squash Markers Awareness Workshop on June 5th, starting at 6.30 pm
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Squash Committee minutes 28/04/25
Squash committee met on Monday 25th April 2025
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Summer League
Now the Winter League season have finished, thoughts turn to the County Summer League.
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Matchpoint 9 at Northern 31st May
The Matchpoint series of graded one day tournaments returns to Northern on 31st May
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Northern successful on cup finals day at The Northumberland Club
3 Northern teams completed league and cup doubles
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Internal Leagues April/May 2025
Mark Dinsley won top spot while top performance was shared by Neale Pattison and Paul O'Connor. Next league session runs to Fri 16 May 2025....
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Junior of the month
The Northern junior of the month for March is Zara Ali Saleem
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Northumbria Open 2025
Northumbria Open 2025 will be held at The Northumberland Club 18th to 20th April
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No Adult Club Play - Saturday 12th April
Please note, due to the courts being used for Northern Junior Open, there will be no Adult Club Play on Saturday 12th April.
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County League playoffs and Cup semi-finals/finals
Next week sees the culmination of the team squash season
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Junior of the month
Yahia Mohamed is the junior of the month for February
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Squash Committee Minutes 17th March 2025
Squash Committee met on 17th March
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Gosforth success at National schools finals
Gosforth Academy had an incredibly successful time recently at the national schools squash competition finals
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County Fundraising Raffle
County are running an online raffle to raise funds for County activities
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Internal Leagues March/April 2025
Sam Tufton won top spot while top performance was Matthew Barnes. Next league session runs to Fri 11th April 2025....
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Minutes of Squash committee meeting 17/02/25
Squash committee met on Monday 17th February
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Junior of the month
The January junior of the month is Syra Bhatt
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Internal Leagues February 2025
Craig Dowie once again won top spot while top performance was also Craig Dowie with a perfect score! Next league session runs to Fri 7th March 2025....
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Junior of the month
Harry Beall is the junior of the month for December
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County Closed 2025
The Northumbria County Closed 2025 will be held at Tynemouth Squash Club, from Mon 20th to Sun 26th January 2025. Closing date 13th January.
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Fun Christmas Doubles report and pictures
32 players enjoyed a fun evening of doubles on Saturday 28th December
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Christmas Squash Camps
Christmas Squash Camps 23rd/30th December and 2nd January
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Internal Leagues January 2025
Craig Dowie won top spot while top performance was Sean Woods. Next league session runs to Fri 31 Jan 2025....
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November Junior of the month
Charlotte Robertson is the November junior of the month
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Fun Christmas Doubles - 28th December 2024
Join us Saturday 28th December at 5pm for a night of fun, laughter, and friendly competition!
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Minutes from Committee meeting 18th November 2024
Squash Committee met on 18th November 2024
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Internal Leagues November 2024
Mark Dinsley won top spot from Sam Tufton by a single point. Top performance was shared by Ollie Stapleton, Chad Ridley and Sean Woods. Next league session runs to Fri 20 Dec 2024....
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England Squash membership
Northern Squash Committee encourages membership of our governing body. It is a County requirement that any team players in the County Leagues must have Just Play/Junior (or above) ES membership.
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October Junior of the month
Paul Foster is the junior of the month for October
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Committee met on 21st October 2024
Minute from Committee meeting on 21st October 2024
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Committee met on 16th September 2024
Minutes from Committee Meeting 16th September 2024
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Internal Leagues October 2024
Sam Tufton won top spot in the league this past month. Top performance was by Sean Woods. Next league session runs to Fri 15th Nov 2024....
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Junior of the month for September
Our Junior of the month for September is Salma Barkouk
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John Dale trophy
Duncan Rutherford, who plays for the Northern junior first team has been awarded the prestigious John Dale trophy for the 2023 / 24 season.
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Northumbria junior county championships
Northumbria junior county championships were held at Northern Squash club last weekend and once again Northern juniors had a very successful competition
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Membership renewal date 1st September
Membership renewal date is 1st September
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Internal Leagues September 2024
John Thompson won for the second month in a row. Top performance was shared by William Young, Aidan Shanley, Jonathan Ward and Dylan Newton. Next league session runs to Fri 11th Oct 2024...
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Adult Club Play drop in sessions - Saturdays 5 pm to 7.40 pm
Adult Club Play drop in sessions run every Saturday from 5 pm to 7.40 pm.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING SQUASH CHANGING ROOMS 27-30 AUGUST AND 3RD SEPTEMBER
Both changing rooms will be closed on 27/28/29 of August, due to refurbishment. Male changing room will also be closed 30th August and 3rd September
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Sarah Jones Doubles Tournament
Keith and Paul lift trophy, after overcoming Sam and Jude in the final
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Internal Leagues August 2024
John Thompson won breaking Craig Dowie's stranglehold on the top spot. Top performance was shared by Peter J Thompson and Mark Anderson. Next league session runs to Fri 6th Sep 2024...
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Team squash 2024-25
It's that time in the Summer when thoughts turn to team squash next winter season
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KEITH AND BOB'S SUMMER SIZZLER. 5PM ONWARDS SATURDAY 31st AUGUST.
Keith Pulford and Bob Aynsley are arranging a Summer BBQ for members, family and friends.
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Sarah Jones Doubles Tournament - 20th July 2024
Sarah Jones Doubles Tournament 2024
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Internal Leagues Jul/Aug 2024
Craig Dowie once again claimed top position from Mark Dinsley. Top performance was Neil Britton tied with Craig Dowie, both just edging Paul O'Connor. Next league session runs to Fri 2nd Aug 2024...
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County AGM - 2nd July - 7 pm - The Northumberland Club
The 2024 County AGM will take place on 2nd July (7 pm) at The Northumberland Club
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Junior of the month for May
Elizabeth Muldoon-Smith is the junior of the month for May
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Northern Summer Open - Saturday 27th July
Northern Summer Open - Saturday 27th July
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Internal Leagues May/June 2024
Craig Dowie once again claimed top position from Mark Dinsley. Top performance was Chris Warnock. Next league session runs to Fri 28th June 2024...
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Dunlop junior challenge series
Northern had a really good representation at the finale of the local Dunlop challenge series last weekend
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County Leagues Cup Finals and Presentations - Saturday 18th May
Cup Finals (featuring 3 Northern teams), followed by presentation of League and Cup awards, take place at The Northumberland Club on 18th May
