Moss Makes Mark as an Official at US Open of Squash
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Bermuda's Spencer Moss has made a historic entry into one of the sport’s most prestigious events, officiating three high-profile matches on the opening day of the U.S. Open of Squash in Philadelphia.
Moss, Bermuda’s highest-qualified squash official, was selected by the World Squash Officiating Committee to referee at the Platinum-level PSA World Tour event.
His duties on the opening day included overseeing some of the world’s best talent:
Moss officiated the tournament's opening match, which saw the women's World No. 2, Hania El Hammamy of Egypt, secure a straight-games victory over Malaysia’s Aifa Azman with scores of 11-2, 11-5, 11-8.
He was also the official for Belgian No. 1 and World No. 6, Tinne Gilis, who defeated Tomato Ho from Hong Kong in another three-game contest: 11-7, 11-4, 11-7.
In the men's draw, Moss was on court as U.S. Men's No. 1 Timmy Brownell defeated fellow American Alexander Dartnell in straight games: 13-11, 11-3, 11-2.
Reflecting on his experience at the U.S. Open, Moss shared his enthusiasm with local media, stating, “It was absolutely amazing... so much fun!!!”
Moss’s appointment is a significant moment for Bermudian squash, highlighting the island's commitment to developing talent both on and off the court.
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Moss Selected to Officiate US Squash Open
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Bermuda’s very own Spencer Moss has been hand-selected by the World Squash Officiating Committee to referee at one of the sport’s most prestigious events — the U.S. Open of Squash, set to take place in Philadelphia from October 19th to 25th.
The U.S. Open, a Platinum event on the Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Tour, attracts the top-ranked players from around the globe and is known for its elite level of competition and global viewership. Spencer Moss’ appointment marks a historic moment as he becomes the first Bermudian official ever to referee at this level of international squash.
"This is a tremendous honour for Spencer and for Bermuda," said Micah Franklin, Head of Squash at the Bermuda Squash Association. "His selection is not only a personal achievement but a reflection of the continued development of squash on the island."
As Bermuda’s highest qualified squash official, Moss’s appointment underscores the importance of investing in not only athletes, but also coaches and technical officials. His development has been supported through the Bermuda Squash Association’s Long-Term Athletic Development (LTAD) Programme, with valuable assistance from the Department of Youth & Sport.
“Spencer’s success is a testament to the power of hard work, dedication, and passion in turning dreams into reality,” Franklin added. “We hope his journey inspires the next generation of squash enthusiasts — both on and off the court.”
On behalf of the entire squash community in Bermuda, the Bermuda Squash Association extends its congratulations and best wishes to Spencer Moss as he prepares to represent the island at the US Open.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Bermuda's Doubles Teams Exit Pan Am Championship
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Bermuda's squash players had a challenging day in the doubles competitions at the XXVI Pan American Squash Championship in Brazil, with all three of their teams exiting the tournament in the Round of 16.
In the Men's Doubles, the Bermudian pair of Micah Franklin and Noah Browne were defeated in straight games by Paraguay's Damian Casarino and Francesco Marcantonio, with a final score of 11-9, 11-3.
The Women's Doubles team of Rachel Barnes and Sydney Wallace also went down in straight games, losing 11-7, 11-2 to Fiorella Gatti and Lujan Palacios, also from Paraguay.
In the Mixed Doubles Round of 16, Abigail Brewer and Anaya Smith faced a tough task against Peru's Luciana Castillo and Diego Elias, ultimately falling in straight games, 11-5, 11-3.
Despite the defeats, the Bermudian teams will take away valuable experience from competing against some of the top squash talent in the Americas, as they continue to build for future international competitions.
Monday, August 25, 2025
Bermuda Women Fall to Cayman at Pan Am Championship
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Bermuda's Women's Squash team faced another tough test at the XXVI Pan American Squash Championship in Brazil, as they went down 2-0 to the Cayman Islands in their second team match. The defeat follows their opening match loss to the United States of America.
Abigail Brewer was first on the court for Bermuda, putting in a spirited performance against the Cayman Islands' Jade Pitcairn. Brewer started brightly, winning the first game 11-7. However, Pitcairn regrouped and showed her resilience, taking the next three games 11-8, 11-6, and 11-7 to win the match in four sets. The battle lasted 28 minutes.
Next up was Charlotte Toogood, who faced Kali Maclean. In a 22-minute battle, Maclean proved to be too strong, winning in straight sets with a final score of 11-6, 11-4, 13-11.
With the Cayman Islands securing an unassailable 2-0 lead in the tie, the third match between Bermuda's Rachel Barnes and Emma Turnbull was not played. The team will be looking to learn from these experiences and prepare for their remaining matches in the championship.
Sunday, August 24, 2025
Bermuda Women Fall to USA at Pan Am Squash Championship
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Bermuda's Women's Squash team faced a tough challenge in their opening team match at the XXVI Pan American Squash Championship in Brazil, ultimately falling to a strong United States of America side.
The first match of the tie saw Abigail Brewer take on Caroline Fouts. Despite a spirited effort, Brewer was defeated in three straight games, 11-0, 11-3, 11-1, in a 16-minute battle.
Following that, Rachel Barnes stepped onto the court to face Riya Navani. Barnes also went down in straight games, 11-3, 11-2, 11-5, in a 15-minute encounter.
With the USA having already secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the tie, the third match between Bermuda's Charlotte Toogood and the USA's Laila Sedky was not played.
The team will be looking to regroup and bounce back in their upcoming matches as they continue their campaign in the championship.
