A different challenge in a different format made for an exciting weekend of squash this past weekend at Tuks and PHSOB where more than 125 juniors played in the NJSA Open graded tournament. Age groups were mixed, in some sections genders were combined and the modified Swiss pairing with round robin rounds added some spice to proceedings.

Here are the section winners, runners-up and plate winners in that order – congratulations to them and all the other players:

• Boys A: Mikael Clayton, Reece Mclachlan, Robert Howarth
• Boys B: Jesse Lessing, Calvin Botha, Patrick Weir
• Boys C: Joshua Deutschmann, Kristian Theron, Pieter Theron
• Boys D: Juan-Corne Brand, Louis van Wyngaard, Cameron Cloete
• Boys E: CA Froneman, Eben Mostert, Henre Esterhuizen
• Girls A: Kaylee Hunt, Sune Blignaut, Jana Craig
• Girls B: Zane Calitz, Ashton Weir
• Girls C: Micaela Staal, Sonia Schimper, Leila Nel (3rd)
• Mixed junior: Darius Smuts, Cobus Schimper, Christian Swanepoel

Here are the full results: NJSA Open graded results 19 Mar 2018

NORTHERNS OPEN GRADED TOURNAMENT: 16 – 18 March 2018

Boys & Girls u11 – u19

OPEN TO ALL JUNIOR PLAYERS

1. Closing date for entries:

• MIDNIGHT MONDAY 12 MARCH 2018. No late entries can be accepted.
• ONLY ONLINE ENTRIES at http://www.northerns.co.za/njsa-documents/njsa-open-tournament-page/

2. TOURNAMENT FORMAT:

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

3. Venues / DRAW / AVAILABILITY:

• Players must be available to start matches from 17h00 on Friday. Play will end around 21h00 on Friday, 18h00 on Saturday and 14h00 on Sunday.

4. CONDUCT AND BEHAVIOUR:

• Players must MARK and REFEREE matches (winner referees; loser marks) following their match or risk disqualification and/or disciplinary steps.

5. 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.