Seventeen women from across Cornwall came together yesterday at Falmouth Sports Club for a vibrant and inspiring Women’s Social Squash Tournament, a fitting celebration alongside International Women’s Day.
The event welcomed players of varying experience levels in a friendly and supportive environment, highlighting both the competitive spirit and the strong sense of community within Cornwall’s squash scene. Participants travelled from clubs across the county to take part in the social tournament, enjoying a day of exciting matches, encouragement and camaraderie.
The tournament was generously supported by Karakal, who supplied the prizes and giveaways, and Ridgeline Studio, who created the marketing for the event on a pro-bono basis. Thanks also to the England Squash Community Fund for helping to get the project off the ground.
Throughout the day, the standard of squash on display was excellent, with every participant showing determination and impressive skill on court. Just as importantly, the event created an opportunity for women involved in the sport to connect, support one another and celebrate their shared love of squash.
Feedback from players was overwhelmingly positive. One participant from Truro said:
“Another big thank you for organising yesterday — the feedback from the Truro ladies is amazing. We all had a great time, made some new squash friends and are all really looking forward to the next one. Thank you so much!”
Organisers described the tournament as a fantastic social occasion and a brilliant showcase of women’s squash in Cornwall. With only four women entering this year’s County Championships, the hope is that initiatives like this will help break down barriers and encourage more women to take part in the competitive side of the sport.
The event is the first in a new series of five women’s social tournaments taking place at Falmouth and Truro clubs over the coming months. For more information, visit the Cornwall Squash & Racketball website: https://cornwallsquash.co.uk/
Falmouth, Truro and Penzance clubs all run dedicated women’s squash sessions, helping to create welcoming spaces for players of all abilities. If you would like to take part in the sport, contact County Secretary and Lead Coach at Falmouth, Matthew Stone: info@cornwallsquash.co.uk.
