Northerns Squash

At the NJSA Start of season tournament this past weekend it was a battle royale as the age groups merged and players had to fight for their positions on the new season ladder. Some had a point to prove as they were seeded lower than expected and others had to defend fiercely against the onslaught from the players below them.

In the end there more than 330 matches played at 2 venues over the 3 days. Some players found out that they still have work to do while others were satisfied with their performance.

The age group winners were (Northerns unless otherwise indicated):

• u19 – Robert Howarth and Helena Coetzee
• u16 – Hubert van Eck and Awande Malinga
• u14 – Joshua Deutschmann (Central Gauteng) and Jeanne Craig
• u13 – Judah Phillips and Elzandri van Rensburg (combined girls u11 & u13)
• u11 – Christian Swanepoel (FS)

Here are the full results: NJSA Start of season Sep 2018 Final results.

Below are the draws for the tournament this weekend 7-9 September. Please bear in mind:

• Players must be available for the duration of the tournament.
• Players must be ready to play 30 MINUTES before their scheduled time.
• Arriving later than 15 minutes after the scheduled time will result in the player forfeiting the match.
• The follow-on system Players will start immediately after the match prior to their scheduled match.
• Venues: Pretoria Country Club / Pretoria High School Old Boys.
• Continuously check the draw for venues and times at the tournament. Some players play at both venues.
• Players must MARK and REFEREE matches (winner referees; loser marks) following their match or risk disqualification and/or disciplinary steps.
• Full conditions of entry at: http://www.northerns.co.za/njsa-documents/njsa-open-tournament-page/

Good luck for the tournament. Have fun and play in a spirit of good sportsmanship at all times.

Draws for pool rounds or full round robin, as applicable. Cross-pool draws to follow on completion of the pool rounds: NJSA Start of season Sep 2018 draws (Update Fri 13:40).

All queries to be mailed to blaar.coetzee@theprofessional.co.za.

NJSA Committee 2018

Enter now for the NJSA Start of season tournament.

• Date: 07 – 09 September 2018
• Age groups: Boys & Girls u11 to u19 – open to all junior players (2019 age groups apply)
  
• Accommodation: Hosting available for players from other provinces.
• Closing date for entries: 12h00 on Monday, 3 September 2018
• Squash SA registration is required: Register online at SportyHQ
• Tournament format: Round robin
• Entry fee:  R250 (non-refundable / includes a R15.00 SA Schools Squash levy)

Only online entries will be accepted – ENTER HERE.