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Truro School: National ks5 champions

Truro School’s KS5 team became All England National Squash Champions by beating defending champions Wycliffe 4-1 in the final in Nottingham. This is the first time that the school has won a National title at any sport. Team head coach Tim S was ably supported by co-coaches Alison W, Jamie L and Matt S (in the early rounds).

This is the culmination of many years of development in squash at Truro School and probably represents thousands of hours of training both before and after school. It is also the first time that a Cornish side has triumphed on the National school’s stage in our sport – a truly historic occasion.

Dave Matthew and Tim Smith: Selected for England
Following the final masters qualifying event of the 2025 season Truro’s Dave Matthew and Tim Smith secured their England call-up.

Dave Matthew cemented his position in the England set-up with a superb semi-final finish in the competition and a final England ranking of no. 4!
 
Truro club deputy-chair Tim Smith also won his opening rounds before finally being ousted by the England no 1 and new National Champion. Tim finished in 6th position in the England qualifying rankings and has also been selected to play for his country!
Jared London: 9x County Champion

Jarod is a nine-time County Squash Champion, recognised for his consistent performance and longevity at the top level of competition in Cornwall. His success over the years reflects a high standard of discipline, skill, fitness and competitiveness. 

Jarod’s contribution to county squash has set a benchmark for current and future players, and his presence remains a respected part of the Cornwall squash community.

He has also reached the final of the National Racketball Champs and competed across the world in the sport.

Jarod (left) with his brother, Owen
Shuv Garland: 10x County Champion

Shuv has reached a remarkable milestone by securing her tenth County Squash Championship title. His decade-long presence at the top of the game is a reflection of sustained performance, adaptability, and focus. 

Few players have matched his level of consistency across such a competitive field. As a ten-time champion, Shuv continues to set the standard within the county on a female racketball front and remains a key figure in the ongoing development of squash at all levels.

Shuv has been crowned the Over 45’s National Women’s Racketball Champion and the Over 55’s National Women’s Racketball Champion on two occasions.

Liz Arnell: o60's national racketball champion
On the 5th and 6th October the British Racketball Open took place at Hallamshire, Sheffield. Falmouth racketball player, Liz Arnell, took part in the Ladies O60’s, reaching the final, and here is the match report:
 
Ladies O60’s Final: Sturgess vs Arnell. This was the first time the two had met with Arnell only recently starting on the UK-Racketball scene.
 
Sturgess long having been the bane of any challenger in the O60’s category went in as favourite, but who knew what the Cornish player had to offer!
 
As it turned out the Helston based left handed player provided a big upset, taking down the top seed 3/1 in a very close final, the 4th going to 17/15 in her favour. A great win in her first UK Racketball Major.
 

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