SUPPORT UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREW'S SQUASH CLUB
Help us make squash more accessible and enjoyable for all players at the University of St Andrews — from complete beginners to national-level competitors.
WHO ARE WE?
The University of St Andrew's Squash Club is home to three competitive teams - Men's 1s, Men's 2s, and Women's 1s. Last year, our Men's 1s placed second in Scottish 1s division and qualified for the National Championships - a huge achievement for us after a successful previous year!
We're proud to welcome players of all abilities, running our training sessions for beginner, intermediate, and advanced players at the East Sands Leisure Centre.
But unlike many university sports, our club does not own any of its own equipment. Members currently rely on overused borrowed rackets and face additional hidden costs for court fees, coaching, and travel on top of high membership costs. We would like to change that and make squash more accessible.
WHY ARE WE FUNDRAISING
Our goal is to make squash more affordable and accessible for everyone — not just those who can afford the extra expenses and to provide high quality training and equipment.
Your donations will help us:
- Fund training, coaching, and coach training for all levels
- Purchase new rackets and equipment for all levels of players
- Reduce personal costs of playing squash
- Cover travel and tournament fees
- Cover extra court booking fees
We train and play at East Sands Leisure Centre, where we hire external coaches and pay for court bookings. These costs add up quickly and often fall directly on our players via hidden costs and high membership fees. By raising funds, we can keep squash inclusive for all levels of players, increasing our already growing membership.
HOW CAN YOU HELP
Every contribution - big or small - makes a real difference to our club.
Help by:
- Donating directly to our campaign
- Donating any used or spare squash rackets or equipment
- Sharing our fundraising page with family, friends, or potential sponsors
- Register as a follower on SaintsFunder and on our Instagram/Facebook (@ustasquash) to see our progress
We're currently working on gaining sponsorships or receiving used rackets via donation or a reduced price. However, most of our fundraising will be towards essential items for the Squash Club's high quality training and equipment by crowdfunding.
Our first fundraising target focuses on buying new rackets and equipment and will run until 1 December, 2025.
Your help will directly improve training and competition experiences for all our players.
WHERE WILL THE MONEY GO?
All funds raised will be used carefully and transparently, in this priority order:
- New rackets
- Other equipment (goggles, grips, balls, etc)
- Tournament fees
- Court bookings
- Travel
- Coaching
Our initial goal is £300 to fund rackets and equipment.
If we reach that, another goal will be set for an additional £300 will go towards tournament fees, court bookings, travel, and coaching.
If you would like to make a large donation, please do not hesitate to contact Phoebe Quinn-Plemmons, squash@st-andrews.ac.uk, or the St Andrews Development Officer, Katie Birrell, kjb21@st-andrews.ac.uk.
THANK YOU
Your support will help us:
- Continue offering affordable training for all players
- Improve equipment quality and safety
- Strengthen our teams’ performance in local and national tournaments
- Increase those able to participate and grow the University of St Andrew's Squash community
Thank you for helping us keep squash accessible, inclusive, and thriving at the University of St Andrews!
Find us online:
Instagram: @ustasquash
Facebook: @ustasquash
Email: squash@st-andrews.ac.uk
