How did you first start playing squash? Who introduced you to the game?
I started playing when i was five, my whole family played, Mum, dad and brother steve so i used to go and watch them play until i joined in the fun!

Which club are you based at?
I'm based at Southgate squash club in North London and have been a member since i was young. They have six courts and good cricket facilities. Although I do play a lot at Sawyers club - Haywards Heath as well.

I hear it's under threat of closure. What's the latest news?
Not sure about the threat of closure at Southgate, there have been talks about a development happening with it, but not sure on the latest. 


    Alison playing an exhibition against World #1 Nicol David during 2008 ISS Canary Wharf Classic

Who is your coach?
Paul Carter based at Potters Bar

And regular training partners?
Mixture of people really, at Potters sometimes Tania Bailey and Dominique Lloyd Walter, I also train at Guildford and there are some of the guys there who i hit with. I also play some of the guys at local clubs near me. And my Boyfriend Pete..(who is paying me to say this!!...)

What are your favourite (and least favourite) routines?
Favourite routine.. hmmm not really a routine but i love playing the crosscourt game! My Least favourite is sometimes Boast and Drive, its seems to be the first routine we always do in practice at tournaments and after 3-4 days of it, its get a bit boring, so tend to change to drop- drive for a bit of variety!!!!

Career highlights so far:
Winning the 2008 National Championships and when I was selected for the CommonWealth games and playing for England at the Europeans and World Teams - which we won 2006.

Which racket do you use?
Dunlop Aerogel

What do you like about it?
It's light and great for volleying..

Which are your most enjoyable tournaments?
New york when we played at TOC, Monte Carlo, Hong Kong, Hurghada, we are very lucky to have some great locations and venues.

What's the best bit of advice given to your about the game?
Enjoy it and Smile, If you don't enjoy it then do something else.

What are the strong points of your game?
hmm... i would say that i read the ball quickly and i look to volley and attack alot.

If you weren't playing squash, what would you be doing for a living?
Not sure, i always wanted to play squash, if i didnt play squash then something involved with sport for sure.

What are your long-term targets?
Next real target is to get top 8 and then work my way up to the top from there.

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