NORTHERNS JUNIOR CLOSED TOURNAMENT

18 – 20 May 2018

Boys & Girls u11 – u19

Open ONLY to PAID UP NJSA REGISTERED Players

This is a COMPULSORY TOURNAMENT for National IPT Selection

1. Closing date for entries:

• Noon, Monday 14 May 2018.
• NJSA Players NOT REGISTERED and PAID for the 2018 season will not be entered. Waived.
  
• Late entries will not be accepted.
• Online entries is the only accepted form of entry.
• The successful entries are published at the bottom of this page. If your name doesn’t appear on the list you are NOT entered.
• You are supposed to also receive a confirmation mail. If you don’t receive a confirmation e-mail, please check for the email in your spam. As long as you are on the list below you are entered.
• Squash SA registration is required.
• Tournament Organiser: Brett Cousins: bcousins@cellc.co.za
• Method of communication is email: njsa@northerns.co.za.

2. Age Groups:

• This is an AGE GROUP TOURNAMENT
• Players have to play in their 2018 approved age group.
• U/11 (2007 & later); U/13 (2005/06); U/14(2004); U/16 (2002/03); U/19 (1999/2000/01).

3. Entry fee and bank details:

• Entry fee:  R250 (non-refundable / includes a R15.00 SA Schools Squash levy)
• Account name: NJSA                     Bank: ABSA BANK              Branch: Brooklyn, Pretoria
• Branch code: 632005                      Account number: 9070327031
• Reference: Players name and age-group.
• Mail proof of payment: njsa@northerns.co.za
• Payment: Must be made on registration.

4. AVAILABILITY:

• Players must be available for the duration of the tournament.
• Players must be ready to play 30 MINUTESbefore 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.
• If a player forfeits a match they will be withdrawn from the tournament and the tournament will not count towards the qualification criteria.
• The tournament will be considered incomplete if the withdrawal is not for medical reason – accompanied by a medical certificate within 48 hours.
• Reschedules are not allowed.

5. Venues / DRAW:

• Venues: Pretoria Country Club, Pretoria High School Old Boys and CBC Old Boys.
• First round times will be posted on www.northerns.co.za by Thursday evening, 17 May.
• Continuously check the draw for venues and times at the tournament.
• Players must be available to start matches from 16h00 on Friday.
• Play will end around 21h00 on Friday, 20h00 on Saturday and 14h00 on Sunday.
• The tournament will be a Round Robin format with compulsory cross pool play-offs.
• Players not attending the prize giving will forfeit their prize.

6. CONDUCT AND BEHAVIOUR:

• Players must Mark and Referee matches (winner referees; loser marks) following their match or risk disqualification and/or disciplinary steps.
• The 5-minute warm up and 90-second game break rule will be strictly monitored.
• 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.
• Players and spectators must adhere and abide to the SA Squash Rules and 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 players being banned from future tournaments.
• Use of WSF approved protective eyewear in every match is compulsory – including during warm up or social games. (No exceptions will be made).
• The players, as indicated by SA Squash and WSF standards, must wear the correct clothing.

7. PHOTOGRAPHY:

• Photos taken by NJSA or SA Squash or their nominated official at the tournament may be posted to our Facebook page and/or Website.
• By entering this tournament, you automatically consent to use of any photos of you and your family on the NJSA and affiliates website and social pages.

8. IPT CLOTHING:

• IPT clothing will be available for fitting at PCC on Sunday 20 may (finals day) from 09h00 to 13h00.
• Players who are potentially in line for IPT selection must please ensure they plan to be available at PCC to fit the clothing.
• Note: this is a NO OBLIGATION fitting and players are to order only after teams has been selected.
• The fitting is to ascertain sizing for the players.
• Orders can only be completed online.
• An ordering and players kit guide will be distributed at a later stage.

Entries have closed at noon on Monday 14 May 2018.

Entries already received: