NORTHERNS OPEN ROUND ROBIN
18 – 20 February 2022
Boys & Girls u11 – u19

ONE GUARDIAN OR COACH ALLOWED PER PLAYER PER DAY

OPEN TO ALL JUNIOR PLAYERS
Open to all Provinces
This is a qualifier for the 2022 NJSA IPTs
This is an OPEN AGE GROUP TOURNAMENT – PLAYERS MAY ENTER ANY AGE GROUP
(Subject to the approval of the tournament organisers)

No SPECIAL REQUESTS can be accommodated

1. COVID-19 REGULATIONS
• All COVID-19 Regulations must be adhered to
• Masks to always warn except if playing, marking, or refereeing
• One Guardian or Coach Allowed per player per day (unless otherwise indicated)
• All 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
• Family discount applies.
• Playing venues: TUKS Sports Centre, UP Sports Campus
• Playing times:
o Friday 18th 17h00 – 21h00
o Saturday 19th 11h00 – 21h00
o Sunday 20th 08h00 – 14h00
• 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: 14:00, MONDAY 14th February 2022. No late entries accepted.
• Format: Round Robin, OPEN AGE GROUP TOURNAMENT – PLAYERS MAY ENTER INTO ANY AGE GROUP (Subject to the approval of the tournament organisers)
• Communication: e-mail only:
• Tournament Referee: Reinhardt Falk

4. ENTRY FEES:
• R 350 per player - The full fee per player is payable on Sporty HQ
• More than 1 family member (living in the same household); the following fee/s apply:
o 2 players: R600
o 3 players: R800
• Entry fees are non-refundable / includes 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• Players who forfeit a match may be withdrawn from the tournament and all future results may be recorded as a loss.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 and www.northerns.co.za 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.
• There will be a prize giving for Prize Winners and Parents only, for safety purposes.
• Players must be present to collect their prize (no collection on player’s behalf).

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 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).
• 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 onto 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.
• Personal videoing of matches is permissible with the consent of players and parents.

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Location(s)

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.