Petersfield Squash Club

13/03/2026

🎾 Match Report: Tough Night at Home for Petersfield 3 🎾

It was a bruising encounter at home this week as we hosted a clinical visiting side. Despite some massive shifts from the boys, the final scoreline of 0-5 doesn't quite tell the full story of how hard we fought on court.

The Highlights:
🔥 Marathon of the Night: Huge shoutout to Bruce Ramsay in String 5. He pushed James Cooper to the absolute limit in a 5-game thriller, leading 2-1 at one stage before just being pipped at the post.
💥 Fast Start: Aidan Callaghan came out firing in String 4, taking a dominant 15-6 opening game, but his opponent managed to claw back the momentum for a 1-3 finish.
⚖️ The "What If" Games: Isaac Oru was involved in a total dogfight, losing three incredibly tight sets (13-15, 13-15, 11-15). On another night, those points fall our way!

Hard luck to Martin McKinlay and Martin Hall who also faced some very tough opposition at the top of the order both losing 3-0.

We take the points, we take the lessons, and we go again next time. Proud of the spirit shown by everyone tonight! 🔴⚪

08/03/2026

Club Cup Final

Congratulations to Alex for winning the Cup this year it was an excellent match played in a great spirit. Thanks to Stan for marking for us, his professional marking skills helped.

Thanks also to Paddy and Bruce for the very close exhibition match before with Paddy sqeaking it 3-2.

Match report

What started as a dominant display turned into an absolute nail-biter at the club last night! Alex took the win in straight sets, but Rob certainly didn't make it easy, pushing the final frame to the very limit.

Final Score: 11-5, 11-5, 13-11

The Breakdown

Fast Start: Alex came out firing, finding his targets early and taking the first two games 11-5. It looked like he was cruising toward a quick finish.
The Fightback: Rob had other plans for the third. He tightened up his game, cut down the errors, and played some inspired squash to earn himself a game point.
The Clutch Finish: With the pressure on and the prospect of a fourth game looming, Alex dug deep. He managed to save the game point and claw back through a tense deuce to take the set 13-11.

Huge credit to Rob for the third-set resurgence, but Alex’s composure under fire was the difference-maker. 🎾

25/02/2026

A night of high-intensity squash saw Petersfield travel away for a challenging fixture. While the overall scoreline favoured the hosts, the matches were characterised by incredible resilience, particularly in two gruelling five-setters that could have gone either way.

The Order of Play: 4, 3, 2, 1, 5
The evening began with the middle and lower order, building up to a top-string showdown before the final drama at seed five.

The Early Shift (Seeds 4 & 3)
Aidan Callaghan (4): Aidan fought hard in every game but struggled to close out the critical points, falling 15-13, 15-13, 17-15 in a very tight 3-0 loss.

Isaac Oru (3): Isaac fought hard and managed to claw back the third game 15-12, showing great tactical awareness, but ultimately succumbed 3-1 to Nicholas Cade.

The Momentum Shift (Seeds 2 & 1)
Martin Hall (2): Martin Hall looked to be in total control after taking the first two games 15-8 and 15-13. However, Doug Alexander mounted a stubborn comeback, eventually edging Martin out in a fifth-game decider.

Martin McKinlay (1): Our top seed delivered the performance of the night. Martin was clinical and composed, dismantling Eric Van Onselen in straight games (15-8, 16-14, 15-10) to secure a dominant 3-0 victory for Petersfield.

The Finale: William Stapley (Seed 5)
Stepping in at the very last minute coming straight on court for the final match of the night, William Stapley (listed as Unranked 2) nearly pulled off a miracle comeback for the team.

The Struggle: William found himself in a deep hole early on, dropping the first two games 15-10 and 15-11.

The Fightback: Showing immense grit, he won a marathon third game 17-15 and followed it up with a 15-13 win in the fourth to force a decider.

The Finish: In a heart-pounding fifth game, William came within a few points of the match but eventually fell 15-11. It was a monumental effort that earned the respect of everyone in the gallery.

22/02/2026

Check us out on Petersfield Shine Radio

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18/02/2026

Give Your Child a Fun New Sport to Try, Join Squash Stars!

If your child loves running around, playing games and trying something new, Squash Stars is the perfect way to get them active in a fun, friendly and confidence‑boosting environment. Even better — squash is fully indoors, so sessions are guaranteed to be on no matter what the weather is doing outside.

Every child who signs up receives their very own racket, goggles, ball and a Squash Stars t‑shirt, plus a set of introductory coaching sessions designed especially for young beginners. It’s the ideal way to try squash with everything they need included.

If your child loves running, jumping, playing games and trying something new, they’ll absolutely enjoy Squash Stars. Places fill quickly, so don’t miss out.

👉 Sign up for the trial here:
https://hampshirejuniorsquash.co.uk/Squash-Stars.html

Let’s get more young players discovering how fun squash can be. 🌈🏸

Herne Farm Leisure Centre Term time Wednesdays 4.30pm to 5.30pm

3 places remaining.

18/02/2026

Another win for Petersfield 1st team

18/02/2026

Julie Butler from Petersfield Shine Radio recording at Tuesday Club night

18/02/2026

Petersfield Match Report: A Night of Narrow Margins
It was a rollercoaster evening at the courts as we hosted a relentless away side. While the final tally didn't go our way, the grit shown across all five strings made for a compelling fixture. Here is how the night unfolded, starting from the final string and working up to the top of the order.

String 5: A Perfect Start
Aidan Callaghan set the tone early with a clinical performance against Adam Drew. Aidan dominated the T from the outset, taking the match in straight sets: 15-8, 15-6, 15-8. His 3-0 victory gave the home crowd plenty to cheer about and put the first point firmly on the board for Petersfield.
String 4: Up Against the Wall
The momentum shifted in the fourth string as Andrew Oru faced a tough challenge in Beverley Brockway. Despite some hard-fought rallies, Andrew couldn't find a way past Beverley's precision, eventually falling 0-3 with scores of 5-15, 8-15, and 9-15.
String 3: The Five-Set Heartbreak
Martin Hall engaged in a grueling marathon against Steve Ralphs that kept everyone on the edge of their seats. After dropping the first two games 14-16 and 9-15, Martin showed incredible character to claw back into the match, winning the next two 15-11 and 15-5. In a tense deciding fifth set, he just fell short, losing 10-15 to hand the visitors a narrow 2-3 win.
String 2: Another Close Call
History nearly repeated itself in the second string. Edward Easton took a commanding lead against Alan Weltch, winning the first two games 15-13 and 15-9. However, Weltch mounted a stubborn comeback to force a fifth game. In a mirrored image of the third string, Edward fought to the bitter end but was edged out 15-17 in the final frame, resulting in another 2-3 loss.
String 1: Ending on a High
In the featured match of the night, our number one, Doug Green, showed why he’s at the top of the team sheet. Facing Karl Young, Doug bounced back from a first-game loss to take a 2-1 lead. After Young forced a decider, Doug dug deep to take the final game 15-12, securing a hard-earned 3-2 victory for Petersfield

18/02/2026

We’ve been working on something special… and they’ve finally arrived.

Introducing the brand‑new Petersfield Squash Club Hoodies — warm, comfy, and proudly showing off our club colours.
Perfect for match nights, coaching sessions, or just repping the club around town.

Available in:
- Adult & junior sizes
- Multiple colours
- Soft, durable fabric designed for sport and everyday wear

Whether you’re a long‑time member or one of our rising juniors, this is a great way to show your PSC pride.

👉 Order details coming soon — keep an eye out!
Let’s get the whole club looking sharp this season.

15/02/2026

Half term squash, this Tuesday at the Taro between 10am and 12pm

Guaranteed not to be rained off.