NORTHERNS ROUND ROBIN TOURNAMENT

31 January – 02 February 2020

Boys & Girls u11 – u19

OPEN TO ALL JUNIOR PLAYERS ACROSS ALL PROVINCES

Players may ONLY play in their 2020 Age Group

This is a qualifier for the NJSA IPTs 2020

1. IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• Only Online Entries are the accepted form of entry.
• If you DO NOT RECEIVE a confirmation e-mail, check your email spam; then check the NJSA website for your entry. If you cannot find your entry, re-enter immediately.
• Family discount applies. See below.
• Players may ONLY enter in their 2020 age group
• Playing venues: Pretoria East
• Playing times: Friday 17h00 – 21h00, Saturday 12h00 – 21h00, Sunday 08h00 – 14h00
• Players must be available for the duration of the tournament
• Players must be ready to play 40 MINUTESbefore their scheduled time
• Both players must MARK and REFEREEmatches (winner referees; loser marks) following their match or risk disqualification and/or disciplinary steps
• No parents/spectators are allowed to interfere with any marking or play
• No intimidation of players, markers or referee’s during and after play will be tolerated 

2. TOURNAMENT LOGISTICS:

• Closing Date: NOON, MONDAY 27 JANUARY 2020. No late entries accepted.
• Squash SA Registration: Compulsory and up to date for u13 to u19 players
• Format: Round Robin. Organiser has the right to mix age groups based on entries.
• Age groups: u11 (2009 & earlier); u13 (2007/08); u14(2006); u16 (2004/05); u19 (2001/02/03)
• Communication: eMail only: njsa@northerns.co.za..
• Tournament Organiser:Brett Cousins: bcousins@cellc.co.za
• Tournament Referee: Reinhardt Falk

3. Entry fees:

• 1 Child: R300
• 2 Children: R500
• 3 Children: R700
• Payment must be a lump sum for all the children
• Entry fees are non-refundable / includes the R15.00 SA Schools Squash levy

4. Bank details:

• Account name: NJSA              Bank: ABSA BANK                 Branch: Brooklyn, Pretoria
• Branch code: 632005              Account number: 9070327031
• Reference: Player Surname and age-group. Mail proof of payment: njsa@northerns.co.za.
• Payment: Must be made by Midnight Wednesday 29 January to avoid non-entry

5. TOURNAMENT AVAILABILITY:

• Arriving later than 10 minutes after the scheduled time will result in the player forfeiting the match
• Players start immediately after the match prior to their scheduled match – SO BE WARMED UP

• If a player forfeits a match, it will count as a result. They may be withdrawn from the tournament
• A tournament is considered incomplete if withdrawal is not for a medical reason (accompanied by a medical certificate within 48 hours)
• Incomplete tournaments will not count towards the qualification criteria.

• Reschedules will not be allowed.

6. DRAW:

• First round times will be posted on northerns.co.za by Thursday evening before Day 1
• Continuously check the draw for venues and times at the tournament.
• Players must be available to start matches from 17h00 on Friday.
• Players not attending the prize giving will forfeit their prize

7. CONDUCT AND BEHAVIOUR:

• The 4-minute warm-up and 90-second game break rule will be strictly monitored.
• Players and spectators must adhere and abide by the SA Squash Rules and NJSA Code of Conduct.
• Instances of misconduct and bad behaviour will be severely sanctioned by NJSA.
• The decision of the tournament referee is final.
• No shows, late withdrawals or not marking may result in the banning of players.
• Use of WSF approved protective eyewear in every match is compulsory – including during warm-up or social games. (No exceptions can be made).
• The players, as indicated by SA Squash and WSF standards, must wear the correct clothing.

8. PHOTOGRAPHY:

• Photos taken by NJSA, SA Squash or their nominated official may by onto our social pages.
• By entering this tournament, you consent to use of any photos of you and your family on the NJSA and affiliate websites and social pages.
• Videoing of matches is only permissible on the consent of both players/parents

9. ACCOMMODATION:

• Please indicate if you are willing to host an external player (from another province)
• Travelling from another province? Please indicate if you require to be hosted by a NJSA player

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