2024 NJSA Start of Season Open Tournament

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15 September - 17 September 2023
Boys & Girls U/11 – U/19
OPEN TO ALL JUNIOR PLAYERS ACROSS ALL PROVINCES

1. This is a qualifier for the 2024 NJSA IPTs

2024 AGE Groups apply:

U11 - 2013 and later
U13 - 2011 - 2012
U14 - 2010
U16 - 2008 - 2009
U19 - 2005 - 2007

No SPECIAL REQUESTS can be accommodated

• All NJSA and Squash SA 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
• Family discount applies.
• Playing venues: TBA
• Playing times
o Friday 15 September 17h00 to 20h30
o Saturday 16 September 12h00 to 20h00
o Sunday 17 September 08h00 to 15h00

• 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 10 September 2024 at 23h45. No late entries will be accepted.
• Squash SA Registration: Compulsory and up-to-date for u13 to u19 players
• NJSA Registration: Not compulsory. All players welcome
• Format: TBA
• Communication: email only: .
• Tournament Referee: Reinhardt Falk

4. ENTRY FEES:
• R 370 per player - The full fee per player is payable on Sporty HQ
• If more than 1 family member enters (living in the same household) the following entry fee applies:
o 2 players: R640
o 3 players: R810
• Entry fees are non-refundable / include the R20.00 SA Schools Squash levy

5. 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• If a player forfeits a match, it will count as a result and may be withdrawn from the tournament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.

6. DRAW:
• First-round times will be posted on www.sportyhq.com 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.

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 behavior 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.
• 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.

8. 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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Liana Gouveia
27 Sep 2023
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Where & When
Starts:
Fri, Sep 15th 2023
Ends:
Sun, Sep 17th 2023
Deadline:
Tue, Sep 12th 2023 2:00pm

Location(s)
56 Totuis Street
Groenkloof
Pretoria, Gauteng North, City of Tshwane - Pretoria, Gauteng
South Africa

2 Knoet Street,
Rooihuiskraal, Centurion,, Gauteng North, City of Tshwane - Centurion, Gauteng 0154
South Africa

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

This is a Squash South Africa sanctioned event.

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Tournament Officials

Etienne Badenhorst

Randjesfontein, Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa

Pieter Badenhorst

Gauteng, South Africa

Reinhardt Falk

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Gerda Dreyer

Gauteng, South Africa
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