NORTHERNS JUNIOR SQUASH ASSOCIATION OPEN TOURNAMENT
16 – 18 February 2024
Boys & Girls u11 – u19

OPEN TO ALL JUNIOR PLAYERS
Open to all Provinces
This is a qualifying but not compulsory tournament for the NJSA players for the 2024 IPTs

No SPECIAL REQUESTS can be accommodated

All Squash SA and NJSA rules to be adhered to

2. IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
• Only entries via SPORTYHQ will be accepted.
• If you DO NOT RECEIVE a confirmation e-mail, check your email spam; then check the SportyHQ website for your entry. If you cannot find your entry contact

• Playing times:
o Friday 16 February 17:00 – 21:00
o Saturday 17 February 12:00 – 21:00
o Sunday 18 February 08:00 – 14:00

• Players must be available for the DURATION of the tournament
• Players must be ready to play 30 MINUTES before their scheduled time
• Both players must MARK and REFEREE matches (winner referees; loser marks) following their match or risk disqualification and/or disciplinary steps
• No intimidation of players, markers, or referee’s during and after play will be tolerated

3. TOURNAMENT LOGISTICS:
• Closing Date: SUNDAY 11 February 2024 at 23:45. No late entries accepted.
• Format: TBA
• Communication: e-mail only:
• Tournament Referee: Reinhardt Falk

4. ENTRY FEES - Family discount applies
o 1 player :R 350
More than 1 family member (living in the same household); the following fee/s apply:
o 2 players: R 600
o 3 players: R 810

The full fee per player is payable on Sporty HQ
Entry fees are non-refundable / include the SA Schools Squash levy

5. TOURNAMENT AVAILABILITY:
• Arriving later than 10 minutes after the scheduled time will result in forfeiting the match
• Players start immediately after the match prior to their scheduled match – SO BE WARMED UP
• Players who forfeit a match may be withdrawn from the tournament and all future results may be recorded as a loss.
• 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 www.sportyhq.com by Thursday evening before Day 1 of the tournament
• Continuously check the draw for venues and times at the tournament.
• Players must be available to start matches from 17h00 on Friday.
• There will be a prize giving for Prize Winners.
• Players must be present to collect their prize (no collection on the player’s behalf).
Draws will be either Round Robin or Swiss Pairing dependent on entries!

7. CONDUCT AND BEHAVIOUR:
• The 4-minute warm-up and 90-second game break rule will be strictly monitored.
• Players must adhere to and abide by the SA Squash Rules and NJSA Code of Conduct.
• Instances of misconduct and bad behaviour will be 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).
• Players, as indicated by SA Squash and WSF standards, must wear the correct clothing.

8. PHOTOGRAPHY AND STREAMING:
• Photos taken AND streaming by NJSA, SA Squash or their nominated official may be posted on our social pages.
• By entering this tournament, you consent to the use of any photos or streaming of you and your family on the NJSA and affiliate websites and social pages.

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Location(s)

241 Sidney Avenue
Waterkloof, Gauteng North, City of Tshwane - Pretoria, Gauteng 0181
South Africa

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Roper Street
Brooklyn
Pretoria, Gauteng North, City of Tshwane - Pretoria, Gauteng
South Africa

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378 Queens Crescent
Pretoria, Gauteng North, City of Tshwane - Pretoria, Gauteng 0081
South Africa

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This is a Squash South Africa sanctioned event.