Isle of Man Squash’s annual Manx Telecom Dave Karran Memorial took place at the National Sports Centre recently, bringing together players from across four grades for a day of competition.

The annual tournament is held in memory of Dave Karran, with the telecommunications company continuing its support for the event and the Karran family helping to ensure his memory lives on through the competition.

Thomas Whiteway claimed the A grade title, finishing ahead of runner-up Malcolm Levy, while Harvey Douglas won the B grade, with Ben Leith taking second place.

Jonathan Gower-Jackson emerged victorious in the C grade competition ahead of runner-up Harrison Callow, while Rory Hughes completed the list of winners by taking the D Grade title. Indrakumar Gandu finished as runner-up.

The tournament provided competitive squash across all four categories, with players battling through a series of matches in the latest staging of the memorial event.

Thomas Whiteway receives the A grade trophy from Dave Karran's brother Bill
Thomas Whiteway receives the A grade trophy from Dave Karran's brother Bill (-)

Birchall named September Player of the Month

Max Birchall was recognised for his progress on court after being named Isle of Man Squash’s Player of the Month for September.

Birchall improved his squash level by 22 per cent over the month, earning top spot among the island’s leading improvers.

Lee Alexander finished second after recording an 18.6 per cent improvement, while Dasa Brynjolffssen placed third with a rise of 16.1 per cent.

The figures highlight the progress being made by players as they continue to develop their game, with Birchall’s improvement putting him at the head of September’s rankings.

Entries open for Steve Gaylor Memorial

Preparations are under way for the 2026 Steve Gaylor Memorial Squash Tournament, which takes place on Saturday, November 14.

The tournament will offer another opportunity for players to compete in memory of a valued figure in the island’s squash community, with a traditional chippy tea also included on the day.

Entry costs £15 for adults and £10 for juniors, with the closing date for entries set for November 12.

Kissack Care Ltd is sponsoring this year’s competition, providing support for the tournament and local squash.