- CHECKING DRAWS & MATCH TIMES. PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW TO BETTER UNDERSTAND HOW THE DRAWS WORK
- Always double-check draws—time, date, and court.
- Be extra careful if the tournament uses multiple venues.
- Two draw views:
- Detailed (default)
- Condensed → switch using buttons in top right.
- Top of the draw = where the losing player goes next (e.g., consolation, plate).
CONTENTS:
- Food & hydration
- Pre-match wake-up
- Equipment checklist
- Advice between games
- Parent role
2. FOOD & HYDRATON
- Bring a cool bag with snacks—quick, easy fuel is key.
- Great options: chocolate milk (recovery), bananas, cereal bars.
- Reusable water bottle – stay hydrated!
- Stay at the venue between matches (often only 90 minutes apart for Bronze tournaments).
3. PRE-MATCH WAKE-UP
- Wake up at least 2 hours before the first match.
- Older juniors: aim for 3 hours to be fully alert and fueled.
4. EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST:
- Jewelry: Must be removed (dropped jewelry = lost point; only racquet can be dropped).
- Racquets: At least 2, with fresh grips.
- Goggles: 2 pairs, labeled with name.
- Towel: For in between games or showers.
- Shoes & Sportswear: Non-marking squash shoes + favorite gear to compete in.
- Spare Clothes: Extra shirts, socks, and full change.
- Headbands/Wristbands: Optional but useful for sweat.
- Spare Laces: Keep in side pocket of racquet bag.
5. ADVICE BETWEEN GAMES
- Coaching is only allowed during the 2-minute break between games.
- Supporters may give short encouragement during rallies (e.g., “Let’s go!”, “You’ve got this!”) but no coaching.
6. PARENT ROLE
- Be steady, positive, and supportive.
- If giving advice, keep it very simple—just 1–2 clear points (game plan example on next page).
- Remember: players are usually tired and can’t process too much information.
