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Club News

Recent updates from Townend, from club achievements to major events and visiting players.

Latest club updates

Announcements and new articles from the club, updated through our news manager.

Existing club news is shown below.

Townend Promoted to Division 1

Townend secured promotion into Division 1 of the West of Scotland Squash Leagues after a superb 2025/26 campaign.

Courts Refurbished

The courts, viewing areas and bathrooms were refurbished, giving Townend a cleaner, more modern club environment in our navy-and-white identity.

Club Championships 2026

Congratulations to Euan Allison, Townend Club Champion 2026, and Scott McKnight, Plate Champion.

Townend Squash Club charity fundraising total
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Townend Raises £3,570.90 for Ayrshire Hospice

Townend Squash Club raised £3,570.90, plus £615 in Gift Aid, during the 2026 24 Hour Charity Squash-Athon.

The event brought together members, supporters, coaches and guests for 24 continuous hours of squash in support of an important local cause.

John Meehan and Andrew Glen at Townend Squash Club
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Scottish Internationalists Visit Townend

Townend welcomed Scottish internationalists John Meehan and Andrew Glen for a coaching clinic, followed by an exhibition match.

Members had the opportunity to learn from two elite players before watching them showcase top-level squash on court.

2026 West of Scotland Senior Closed Championships group photograph and event poster
August 2026 · Championship results

John Meehan and Robyn McAlpine crowned West of Scotland Senior Closed champions

John Meehan won the men’s draw at the 2026 West of Scotland Senior Closed Championships, while Robyn McAlpine took the women’s title.

Townend Squash Club hosted the championships in August 2026.

Calendar

Upcoming Events

Current and upcoming club events, ordered by date.

Event
Townend Summer Social Night

Townend Summer Social Night

Gulab Tandoori, Irvine • 26 June 2026

Our summer social night, hosted by sponsor Gulab Tandoori in Irvine.

Event
24 Hour Squash-athon

24 Hour Squash-athon

18–19 July 2026

A 24-hour charity squash event in support of Ayrshire Hospice.

Event
Group photo from the 2026 West of Scotland Senior Closed Championships

2026 West of Scotland Senior Closed Championship

Townend • August 2026

John Meehan won the men’s championship, while Robyn McAlpine won the women’s draw.

Event
Old Scoring Tournament

Old Scoring Tournament

5–6 September 2026

A throwback club competition bringing back the classic old scoring format.

Event
West Squash logo

West Leagues 2026/27

Season starts 30 September 2026

The new West Leagues season is underway, with Townend represented by three teams across the divisions.

Event
Christmas Pudding Tournament

Christmas Pudding Tournament

December 2026

Our annual handicapped scoring tournament, where players compete for the coveted Christmas pudding.

Event
Free Women's Squash Taster Session poster

Free Women's Squash Taster Session

Tuesday 3 November 2026 · 7:00 PM · Townend Squash Club

Celebrate Women in Sport Week with a free, women-only introduction to squash at Townend. No experience needed and equipment provided.

Get in touch via email to book your slot.

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