The Professional Squash Association has penned a deal with SquashLevels ©PSA

The Professional Squash Association (PSA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with SquashLevels, the world's first social network for players of the sport.

The deal will see the PSA market its over-the-top platform, SQUASHTV, on SquashLevels' digital platforms.

Both parties will also collaborate on web and social media content.

SquashLevels uses an algorithm to rank all squash players in its database, using their comparative levels of performance.

It draws in events from across the PSA Tour as well as World Squash Federation competitions, the Premier Squash League, national tournaments and even local club matches.

Thousands of players are featured while SquashLevels also includes a results and performance tracking system.

More than 25,000 people regularly use the service each month.

"SquashLevels is a fantastic resource for the squash community and we're looking forward to collaborating with them following the signing of this Memorandum of Understanding," said PSA chief commercial officer Tommy Berden.

SquashLevels draws in matches from the PSA Tour down to club competitions ©Getty Images
SquashLevels draws in matches from the PSA Tour down to club competitions ©Getty Images

"As well as providing SquashLevels with imagery of our leading players, the data that we will provide to them means that SquashLevels will have a comprehensive set of results from across the world of professional squash, enabling them to give their subscribers the chance to compare themselves against their idols on the PSA World Tour."

SquashLevels founder Richard Bickers added: "We're very excited to have partnered with the PSA on this initiative. 

"We see great synergy between the two organisations and are excited about the added value that this partnership can bring to SquashLevels.

"The algorithm has been designed in such a way that it creates an up-to-date dynamic rating that gives a highly accurate picture about a player's current form. 

"The data contained within the system should offer new insights into the matches being played. 

"Whether it's match previews or post-match analysis, we firmly believe SquashLevels can help create talking points that will be of interest to fans of the professional game.

"SquashLevels is intended to be a platform that gives every player the opportunity to monitor their progress, track their performance, and compare themselves to the pros. 

"This is just the beginning of what should be a very exciting journey."