NJSA OPEN GRADED Tournament 2024
19 - 21 APRIL 2024

BOYS & GIRLS U/11 - U/19
OPEN TO ALL JUNIOR PLAYERS ACROSS ALL PROVINCES

THIS IS THE LAST OPTIONAL NJSA TOURNAMENT FOR IPT SELECTION
No late entries can be accepted.

TOURNAMENT FORMAT:
• As a GRADED tournament, players will be grouped based on strength and age.
• Genders may also be mixed.
• Where possible, the Swiss Pairing Format will be played.

TOURNAMENT TIMES:
• Friday: 17h00 to 20h30
• Saturday: 12h00 to 20h00
• Sunday: 08h00 to 14h00

TOURNAMENT LOGISTICS:
• Squash SA Registration: Compulsory and up to date for u13 to u19 players
• Communication: eMail only:
• Tournament Referee: Reinhardt Falk

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
• This is a qualifier for the NJSA IPTs 2024.
• 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:
• Family discount applies.
• Playing venues: Pretoria
• 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.
• No intimidation of players, markers or referee’s during and after play will be tolerated

All NJSA rules to be adhered to
TOURNAMENT AVAILABILITY:
• Arriving later than 10 minutes after the scheduled time will result in the player forfeiting the match
• Players start immediately after the match prior to their scheduled match – SO BE WARMED UP
• If a player forfeits a match, it will count as a result. They may be withdrawn from the tournament
• 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.

DRAW:
• First-round times will be posted on www.sportyhq.com by Thursday evening before Day 1
• Continuously check the draw for venues and times at the tournament.
• Players must be available to start matches from 17h00 on Friday.

CONDUCT AND BEHAVIOUR:
• The 4-minute warm-up and 90-second game break rule will be strictly monitored.
• Players and spectators must adhere to and abide by the SA Squash Rules and NJSA Code of Conduct.
• NJSA will severely sanction instances of misconduct and bad behavior.
• The decision of the tournament referee is final.
• No shows, late withdrawals or not marking may result in banning players.
• 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.

PHOTOGRAPHY:
• Photos taken 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 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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Sports Centre, UP Sports Campus
South Streeet
Hatfield, Gauteng North, City of Tshwane - Pretoria, Gauteng 0001
South Africa

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This is a Squash South Africa sanctioned event.