NSL

Whether or not you saw the National Squash League Season opening match of the Philadelphia Lightning as they defeated the New York Knights in the first ever regular season shootout, you can still support Philadelphia’s Women’s NSL Team, the Philadelphia Freedom, featuring our very own Olivia Weaver as they take on the Washington DC Inferno, also at the Specter Center, this Saturday 3 May at 2pm.  Tickets are available at this link.



PSRA 2025 Skill Level Tournament



Skill Level Tournament Finals - 2025
Tuesday April 8 & Wednesday April 9
The Cynwyd Club


Open Singles
Xan Matuch
Luke Howard


5.5 Singles
Pierre Bastien
Andrew Matuch

 

5.0 Singles
Warren Scott
Jaemyn Lee


4.5 Singles
Completed
Solomon Todd
Henry Cohen


4.0 Singles
Brian Berger
Nathaniel Williamson


3.5 Singles
Jamie Markizon
Yosi Shiloni


3.0 Singles
Trey Turbett
Matthew Stone


2.5 Singles
Hinds Howard
Paul Bianchi


Women's 4.5 Singles
Chelsea Gagnier
Nina Abdullah


Women's 4.0 Singles
Completed
Molly Clarke
Tor Gray


Women's 3.5 Singles
Ashley Orleans
Tammara Gary


Women's 3.0 Singles
Completed
Brittany Rudershausen
Jennifer Adler


Women's 2.5 Singles
Caroline Tiger
Catie Harris


Hardball A Singles
Ricky Weisskopf
Andrew Matuch


Hardball B Singles
Completed
Wes Spahr
Walter Lenhard


Tier 1 Doubles
Todd Anderson / David Letourneau
Gina Stoker / John White

 

Tier 2 Doubles
Completed
Patrick Harris / Robert Ford
Warren Scott / Max Crockett


Tier 3 Doubles
Braden Lepisto / Pat Fitzgerald
Paul Oberbeck / William Markson


Tier 4 Doubles
Hubert Peck / Beau Barrabee
Greg Szwartz / Adam Cohen


Women's Tier 1 Doubles
Tehani Detter / Radhika Cobb
Kelsey Engman / Kat Grant


Women's Tier 2 Doubles
Pam Platt / Kim Lightner
Kellen Vengels / Mollie Pierce


Women's Tier 3 Doubles
Becky Guenther / Molly Clarke
Sho Hamrahi / Jen Moore


Women's Tier 4 Doubles
Bonnie Levinthal / Emily Silva
Alicia Hughes / Aubrey White


Mixed Tier 1 Doubles
Gina Stoker / John White
Pierre Bastien / Alisha Halloran


Mixed Tier 2 Doubles
Molly Pierce / Tim Dearnley
Eric Savage / Kellen Vengels


Mixed Tier 3 Doubles
Ashley Orleans / Sean Allen
Molly Clarke / Ben Alden



Some more fun photos


Awesome Compilation Video !!!

 


From US Squash - New Squash Doubles Rules Implemented for 2024-2025 Season

After hearing numerous rule change suggestions from players across the Squash Doubles community, the US Squash Doubles Rules Committee in concert with Squash Canada has enacted the following rules for the upcoming season:


  • The addition of Rule 3.g. states that the opponent must not deliberately block the server or the server’s partner from moving around the court after the ball has been served. This addition to Rule 3 regarding Service is designed to ensure that the serving team has an unobstructed path back to their side (box) after the serve.
  • Rule 4.a. now allows for the ball to strike the frame and strings of the racquet almost simultaneously without being considered a double hit.
  • And the addition of Rule 8.d. reads as follows - Where a player is struck by his own shot or his partner’s shot, he shall lose the point, except where an opponent swings at or shapes to play the ball. Where a player swings at or shapes to play the ball, and the ball subsequently strikes the striker or his partner, a let should be played, unless neither of the opponents would have had a play on the ball, at which time the striker’s team shall win the point.




Squash Doubles Rules Changes



PSRA 2025 Winter League Champions

Singles

   Doubles
Open Specter Center   Tier 1 Racquet Club
5.0 Cynwyd Club   Tier 2 Wilmington CC
4.5 HVCC   Tier 3 Greate Bay
4.0 RCOP 1   Tier 4 Cynwyd Club 1
3.5 Gwynedd   Women's Merion
3.0 Gwynedd    
W 4.0 Specter/RCOP  
W 3.0 Specter Center  

 


PSRA 2024 Fall League Champions

Singles   Doubles
Open Germantown   Tier 1 Cyn/GCC
5.0 Cynwyd   Tier 2 Cynwyd
4.5 RCOP   Tier 3 Cynwyd
4.0 RCOP 1   Tier 4 Merion
3.5 Gwynedd   Women's Merion
3.0 Cynwyd   Mixed GCC/Cyn
W 4.0 Philly Cricket    
W 3.0 Germantown  
       
Tier 2 Finals   Tier 3 Winners


 

PSRA 2024 Age Group Tournament Results

The finals for the 2014 Age Group Singles and Doubles were held this past Sunday - November 17 at the Cynwyd Club.

Congratulations to the winners!

Please see the above link for results, including pics of (most of) the finalists.

Thanks to all who participated in the tournament. There were lots of exciting matches throughout.

Thanks also to the Cynwyd Club for hosting and for all of their accomodations for court space and great food for both the semis on Saturday and Finals on Sunday, and especially Gina for dealing with my constant stream of requests.

Of special note:

The 60+ Doubles draw was played in memory of Marty Smith, who signed up for the draw but was unable to play and finally succumbed to his lengthy battle with cancer this past week.

The 70+ Singles draw was played in memory of Maceo Davis, who also signed up for the draw, but passed away on October 5th.

They will be missed.



PSRA Doubles Leagues

In the pursuit of maintaining competitive matches for all players throughout the season, and to provide better opportunity for all to play, we have decided to forgo age based doubles leagues for the upcoming Fall season, in favor of skill based leagues.

More Info



2023 PSRA Service Award

During Skill Levels Finals Night the PSRA Service Award was awarded to Joyce Davenport for her years of unparalleled service to our squash community.

Davenport
Joyce Davenport with PSRA President David Vahlsing



PSRA Winter 2024 League Winners

Open Singles Merion Cricket Club
5.0 Singles Berwyn Squash & Fitness
4.5 Singles Gwynedd Racquet Club
4.0 Singles Gwynedd Racquet Club 1
3.5 Singles Philadelphia Cricket Club 1
3.0 Singles Germantown Cricket Club
   
A Doubles The Cynwyd Club
Super-B Doubles Merion Cricket Club 1
B Doubles The Cynwyd Club 1
C Doubles Gwynedd Racquet Club
Women's B/C Doubles Merion Cricket Club



PSRA Fall 2023 League Winners

Open Singles Germantown Cricket Club
5.0 Singles Berwyn Squash & Fitness
4.5 Singles Arlen Specter Center
4.0 Singles Racquet Club of Philadelphia
3.5 Singles Philadelphia Country Club
3.0 Singles Philadelphia Cricket Club
   
Under 40 Doubles Germantown / Cynwyd
40+ Doubles Wilmington Country Club
50+ Doubles Div 1 Merion Cricket Club 1
50+ Doubles Div 2 Cynwyd Club 1
60+ Doubles Merion Cricket Club 1
Mixed A/SB Doubles Cynwyd Club
Women's B/C Doubles Berwyn Squash & Fitness



2022 PSRA Service Award

PSRA Service Award

In an on-court ceremony at the 2022 U.S. Open Squash Championships presented by Truist, on Thursday July 13th following the 6:30 pm match in the Specter Center, Bill Strong will receive the Philadelphia Squash Racquets Association (PSRA) Service Award.

Bill is the immediate past Treasurer of the PSRA, having served for 17 years. He served under 5 different Presidents: Molly Pierce; Vince McGuiness; Ken Jaffe; Nick LePore; and Tim Dearnley.

Strong has been a local stalwart and fixture on the area squash scene for the past fifty years. Bill coached the powerhouse varsity squash team at The Haverford School for 20 years and the Middle School and JV levels for 15. He’s captained multiple teams for his home club, Berwyn Squash and Fitness.

“Bill is everything good about squash in our city. He has been generous with his time and squash in Philly has benefitted from him. The PSRA is proud to recognize and honor Bill Strong as the recipient of the 2022 PSRA Service Award,” said Tim Dearnley, President of the PSRA. “Bill has done so much for our sport. I’m really pleased that he is being recognized for his efforts on behalf of squash in our city.”

The world’s oldest squash organization, the Philadelphia SRA—originally called the Philadelphia Association—was founded in 1903. Previous winners of the annual PSRA Service Award include Molly Pierce (2013), Ken Jaffe (2014), Frank Reidy (2015), Bill Lane (2016), Andy Nehrbas (2017), the Hand/McIntosh Family (2018), Nick LePore (2019), and Bill Rux (2021).



2021 PSRA Service Award

Sercice Award 2021

Bill Rux has been awarded the Philadelphia Squash Racquets Association (PSRA) Service Award during the 2022 PSRA Finals Night on Tuesday, April 5.

The PSRA closed league play on March 13, 2020 for Covid.
We were eager to resume play but struggled with how to do so safely - especially while complying with HIPPA and other regulations.

Bill restarted competitive doubles league play with the Czar League in June of 2021. Requiring vaccination and limiting interclub activity, Bill and the Czar League showed that lots of players wanted to get back out there.
Those that know Bill know he's a top of the ladder, defying gravity - let's make it happen kind of person.

The PSRA Board met in August 2021 to decide whether we could safely resume league play.
Bill's example was instrumental in helping forge our path ahead.
The PSRA is proud to be the first association to resume league play.... the first association to require vaccination for play without exception.
Rux is a stalwart at both the Germantown Cricket Club and the Gwynedd Racquet Club.
Bill has previously won the GCC club doubles tournament.
He was the 2015 Miles A Jellinek Award winner there for the "person who best displays Commitment, Passion, and Enthusiasm for GCC Squash."

“The PSRA is proud to recognize and honor Bill Rux as the recipient of the 2021 PSRA Service Award,” said Tim Dearnley, president of the PSRA.
“He has done so much for the game I’m thrilled that he is being recognized. He really is selfless with his time and does so much for doubles squash.”

The PSRA Service Award is awarded annually to an individual for service to the sport of squash and the PSRA Community.
The world’s oldest squash organization, the Philadelphia SRA—originally called the Philadelphia Association—was founded in 1903.
Previous winners of the annual PSRA Service Award include Molly Pierce (2013), Ken Jaffe (2014), Frank Reidy (2015), Bill Lane (2016), Andy Nehrbas (2017), the Hand/McIntosh Family (2018), and Nick LePore (2019).



The 2020 PSRA Skill Level Tournament Finals
were held on Tuesday March 3, 2020
at The Cynwyd Club.

Great matches, great crowd, great hosts (Thanks Shane, Gina and Cynwyd staff and members). And, got it in before COVID-19 emergency measures!

Check out the following for results:

Singles / Doubles


2019 PSRA Age Group Tournament Results!





 FS Investments U.S. Open
Ali Farag and Nouran Gohar Victorious!

PSRA Honors Nick LePore with Service Award


Nick LePore, Tim Dearnley, Dent Wilkens

Todd Harrity Receives USOPC Athlete of Year Award

Molly Pierce Receives Achievement Bowl Award


Molly with Connie, Sakora, Michael


2019 PSRA Skill Level Tournament Results



Special thanks:
All who played for their passion for the game
Molly for all her hard work
The Cynwyd Club for the great food, drink,
and generosity with court space


Darwin P. Kingsley, III
1927 - 2019




2018 PSRA Age Group Tournament Results

Friday November 30 - Sunday December 2, 2018
@ The Cynwyd Club





FS Investments US Open
October 6-13, 2018

Saturday October 6th was PSRA Night at the US Open

The glass court featured 4 consecutive matches with Philadelphia ties.



Clockwise from upper left: Amanda Sobhy (sporting Eagles green) defeated Tong Tsz-Wing; Todd Harrity (Episcopal Academy) defeated Cameron Pilley; Reeham Sedky (Penn) lost in 5 to Hania El Hammamy; Andrew Douglas (Penn) lost to Mathieu Castagnet.

Concurrently, Court 1 saw Olivia Fiechter (Germantown Friends) lose in a tough 4 to Donna Lobban.

On Sunday, Olivia Blatchford Clyne (grand-daughter of the late Bruce Elfenbein of Germantown Cricket Club) defeated Emily Whitlock.
Amanda Sobhy defeated Victoria Lust in her 2nd match.

In between matches,

The Hand / McIntosh family received the
Philadelphia Squash Racquets Association’s Service Award



Julie Harris Receives Achievement Bowl




Davenport wins 2nd World Masters Title



More on World Masters


Junior Interclub Finals


Pictured Left to Right: Ben Cossrow, Mac Dearnley,
Sam Jaffe, Dabney Baum, Alex Jaffe, Bea Buckley, Henry Ross
Not pictured: Lily McIntyre & Andrew Choksi


Maurice & Benjamin Heckscher & Michael Desaulniers
Inducted into the United States Squash Hall of Fame


Jeanie Shanahan Honored at US Open




PSRA 2017 Sevice Award Presented to Andy Nehrbas



PSRA President Tim Drearnley
2017 Award Recipient Andrew Nehrbas
PSRA Immediate Past President Nick LePore


Squash Night @ The Phillies
Wednesday September 20, 2017


Honoring SquashSmarts Co-Founder & President
Andy Nehrbas


First Pitch


On-Field Attendees
Nick LePore, Tim Dearnley, Ken Jaffe,
Kat Burgos, Chris Tejada
with Andy & The Phanatic

Special thanks to photographer Mithun Das
and to all of the Philadelphia Squash Players
and SquashSmarts supporters
that made it to the game!

2017 Copa Wadsworth

Held April 28-29
At Germantown Cricket Club and the Cynwyd Club

Team USA Brings Home the Cup !



More Images

This annual competition between the United States and Mexico is an exciting international squash event. Created in 1990 this event has been held all over North America, and this year it was held in Philadelphia for the first time ever. Captains Nick LePore and Doug Whittaker headed a U.S. team that included players from across the country.





US National Mixed Doubles Champions

Open : Narelle Krizek / Ed Garno
40+ : Amy Milanek / Dave Rosen
50+ : Dawn Gray / Tom Harrity
55+ : Molly Pierce / Jamie Heldring
B : Julie Kessler / Bob Kacergis


2017 Graham Company Cup
Mudge and Mathur Victorious !



Tournament Director - Matt Domenick
Finalist - Yvain Badan
Winner - Damien Mudge
Winner - Manek Mathur
Finalist - John Russell
GCC Squash Chair - Ken Jaffe

Michael S. Wallace Foundation
Squash ALS Tournament
January 27-29, 2017
at The Cynwyd Club



Pictured with Michael "Boomer" Wallace
Across/Down/Across :
B Winners Howard Edson & Kenny Pollack
B Finalists Ken Jaffe & Tim Dearnley
C Finalists Nadeem Bezar & Brian Keech
C Winners Richard O'Malley & Jack Lavender
B Consi Finalists Bill Coombs & Nathaniel Williamson
B Consi Winners Gerard Maddrey & Dan Carson
C Consi Winners Rebecca Savage & Harrison Jacobs
C Consi Finalists Delma Broussard & Ray Johnston


Bill Lane Honored with 2016 PSRA Service Award



Award Recipient Bill Lane with PSRA President Nick LePore





Pierce, Waite and Wrightson Inducted into Hall of Fame


Gary Waite, Michael Pierce, Alan Fox (representing Tom Wrightson)


PSRA Service Award 2015 - Frank Reidy


PSRA past president Ken Jaffe, Nick LePore, Frank Reidy, and Delaware Investments U.S. Open tournament CEO, Dent Wilkens

PSRA Tournament Champions


Skill Level Tournament History


Age Group Tournament History


2024 Age Group Singles and Doubles Tournament Champions

Men's Under 30 Singles
Xan Matuch


Women's Under 30
Madison Craig-Williams




Men's 30+ Singles
Chris Gagnier




Men's 40+ Singles
Gavin Perrett




Women's 40+ Singles
Victoria Gray




Men's 50+ Singles
Peter Lubowitz




Men's 60+ Singles
Tom Harrity




Women's 60+ Singles
Margaret Rux




Men's 70+ Singles
Bill Berlinghof


Men's Under 40 Doubles
Chris Gagnier / Brandon Yoshimura




Men's 40+ Doubles
Pierre Bastien / Graeme Williams




Women's 40+ Doubles
Molly Pierce / Jody Law




Men's 50+ Doubles
Todd Anderson / Thomas Harrity


Women's 50+ Doubles
Alison Gagnon / Emily Silva




Men's 60+ Doubles
Todd Anderson / Thomas Harrity




Women's 60+ Doubles
Ann Hatfield / Pamela Platt




Men's 70+ Doubles
Charles Matison / Bruce Willson