NORTHERNS JUNIOR OPEN GRADED TOURNAMENT

12 – 14 April 2019

Boys & Girls u11 – u19

Open to all junior Players

1. Closing date for entries:

• NOON, MONDAY 08 April 2019
• Online entries is the only accepted form of entry.
• We will not be accept late entries.
• If you DO NOT RECEIVE a confirmation e-mail (check your email spam); then check the website for your entry confirmation. If you cannot find your entry, please re-enter immediately.
• Squash SA registration is required. Register online at SportHQ.
• Tournament Organiser: Brett Cousins: bcousins@cellc.co.za.
• Method of communication is email: njsa@northerns.co.za.

2. TOURNAMENT FORMAT:

• This is a GRADED tournament.
  
• We will be grouping the players based on strength and age.
• Genders may also be mixed.
• Swiss Pairing Format will be played.

3. Entry fee and bank details:

• Entry fee:  R280 (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: Use players name and age-group.  Mail proof of payment: njsa@northerns.co.za.
• Payment: Must be made by Midnight Wednesday 10 April to avoid non-entry.

4. AVAILABILITY:

• Players must be available for the duration of the tournament.
• As we are playing Swiss Pairing we cannot accept special requests.
• 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.
• Follow-on system Players start immediately after the match prior to their scheduled match.
• If a player forfeits a match, it will count as a result and they will be withdrawn from the tournament.
• A tournament is considered incomplete if a withdrawal is not for a medical reason – and must be accompanied by a medical certificate within 48 hours.
• Incomplete tournaments will not count towards IPT qualification criteria.
• Reschedules will not allowed.

5. Venues / DRAW:

• Venues: Pretoria Country Club / Pretoria High School Old Boys / Harlequins.
• First round times will be posted on northerns.co.za by Thursday evening, 11 April.
• Continuously check the draw for venues and times at the tournament.
• Players must be available to start matches from 17h00 on Friday.
• Play will end around 21h00 on Friday, 21h00 on Saturday and 14h00 on Sunday.
• 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 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 from future tournaments.
• 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.

7. PHOTOGRAPHY:

• Photos taken by NJSA, SA Squash or their nominated official at the tournament may be posted onto our social pages.
• 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.
• Videoing of matches is only permissible on the consent of both players.

8. 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.

Entries already received: