NORTHERNS CLOSED TOURNAMENT

10 – 12 May 2019

Boys & Girls u11 – u19

Open ONLY to PAID UP NJSA REGISTERED Players

This is a COMPULSORY TOURNAMENT for National IPT Selection

No SPECIAL REQUESTS can be accommodated

1. Closing date for entries:

• 20h00, Monday 06 May 2018
• NJSA Players must be REGISTERED and PAID Up for the 2019 season.
• Online entries are the only accepted form of entry and late entries will not be accepted.
• If you DO NOT RECEIVE a confirmation e-mail (check your email spam as well); then check the website for your entry confirmation (at the bottom of the online entry form).
• If you cannot find your entry, re-enter immediately.
• Squash SA registration (fully paid) is compulsory (u13 to u19).
• 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 2019 approved age group.
• U/11 (2008 & later); U/13 (2006/07); U/14(2005); U/16 (2003/04); U/19 (2000/01/02).

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: 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• If a player forfeits a match they will be withdrawn from the tournament and the tournament will not count towards the qualification criteria.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: TBC but will be in the Pretoria East area.
• First round times will be posted on northerns.co.za by Thursday evening, 09 May.
• 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
• The tournament will be a Round Robin format and cross pool play-offs may be played.
• 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 4-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 referees 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 must wear the correct clothing as indicated by Squash SA and WSF standards.

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 on Sunday 12 May (finals day) from 09h00 to 13h00.
• Players who are potentially in line for IPT selection must please ensure they plan to be available 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 for selected players only.
• An ordering and players kit guide will be distributed at a later stage.

ENTRY FORM:

Entries have closed at 20h00on Monday 6 May 2019.

ENTRIES RECEIVED: