After four exclusions in five years, all overturned by the courts, Squash Factory Schengen-Lëtzebuerg ASBL regains its membership status with the Luxembourg Squash Federation. The Luxembourg District Court suspended the latest exclusion on November 6, 2025. A decision that raises questions about sports governance in Luxembourg.

Fourth consecutive legal victory

A major victory for the rule of law in sports! The non-profit association Squash Factory Schengen-Lëtzebuerg (SFSL) announces that a decision rendered on November 6, 2025, by the Luxembourg District Court confirms its membership status with the Luxembourg Squash Federation (FSL). This decision once again illustrates that the Luxembourg rule of law ensures respect for fundamental principles, including in the sports domain.

"It is an immense relief for our 60 members, and particularly for our 25 young players who can finally resume their passion in safety. This decision is not only about squash – it reminds everyone that law and fairness must always prevail in sports," declares Nancy Keiser, president of SFSL.

Context: Four proceedings in five years

Squash Factory Schengen-Lëtzebuerg, a non-profit association with 60 members including 25 youth players, has been excluded or denied membership four times since 2020 by the Luxembourg Squash Federation:

· 2020: Membership refusal → overturned by arbitration (March 2021)

· 2023: Exclusion → overturned by arbitration (July 2023)

· 2024: "De facto resignation" → rejected by arbitration (August 2024)

· 2025: New exclusion → suspended by court (November 2025)

Each time, the arbitration or judicial bodies ruled in favor of the Schengen Squash club, considering the federation's decisions as unjustified and contrary to law.

A pattern that raises questions

This decision marks the fourth time in five years that Luxembourg's justice system has ruled in favor of the association against questionable decisions by the federation. Each time, the arbitration and judicial bodies ruled in favor of the club, finding that the exclusion decisions made by the federation were unjustified and violated its rights.

The latest decision of November 6, 2025, suspends the exclusion in summary proceedings, with the judge considering that there are sufficient elements justifying a conservatory measure, notably the fact that excluding a member following the exercise of their constitutional right of access to justice could constitute a retaliatory measure.

This repetition of exclusions necessarily raises questions about the internal functioning of the national federation and respect for fundamental principles of sports law.

431 signatures: support exceeding the number of licensed players

The association warmly thanks the 431 signatories of its petition, which was shared 551 times – a remarkable figure that exceeds the number of licensed players declared by the FSL for the 2024-2025 season (293 according to the federation's general assembly). With 6,219 views, this exceptional mobilization has demonstrated that this situation concerns far beyond the Luxembourg squash community alone.

"We strongly encourage the continuation of this civic mobilization, because beyond our case, it is the question of good governance in Luxembourg sports that is at stake and deserves the attention of the greatest number," emphasizes the president of the association SFSL.

25 young members finally insured and protected

The association is particularly pleased to announce that its 60 members, including 25 young people, can finally resume their weekly activities in a fully secure environment. During the exclusion, the association was forced to suspend all official training: without valid licenses, members no longer had sports insurance coverage.

All members, children and adolescents included were thus deprived not only of their insurance, but also of the possibility to participate in official national competitions. Today, they can once again pursue their passion under normal and safe conditions. The licenses were reactivated by the FSL on November 20, 2025.

Next steps

The association has resumed all its activities: training, camps, and club life. It is currently working with the FSL on the modalities of its participation in this season's competitions.

An issue that goes beyond squash

Beyond this particular case, this court decision reminds us that the principles of fair play, equity, and respect for fundamental rights must always prevail in the sports world.

These four consecutive legal victories demonstrate that the Luxembourg rule of law functions and protects fundamental rights, including in the sports domain.

SFSL warmly thanks all its members, partners, and supporters for their unwavering support throughout this journey.

This civic mobilization must continue: the association encourages all those who believe in transparent and fair sports governance to continue to inform themselves, share this story, and make their voices heard. The stakes go far beyond squash – they concern the integrity of Luxembourg sports as a whole.

Petition: https://c.org/FbLJgM5nyn

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/squash.factory.schengen.letzebuerg

Instagram: @squash_schengen

Website: https://sfsl.lu

Nancy Keiser

President, Squash Factory Schengen-Lëtzebuerg ASBL

Email: squashschengen@gmail.com

Website: https://sfsl.lu