Tournament Guide for Parents 1.0

GETTING STARTED WITH JUNIOR SQUASH Junior squash in the US is designed so every child can find their own path, whether that’s playing for fun, joining leagues and teams, competing in tournaments, or even pursuing college or professional squash one day. Step 1: Get on...

US Squash is the governing body for squash in the USA. US Squash accredits all the junior tournaments and manages the National Junior Ranking system. It also runs all the JCT and Championships throughout the season. FIRST UP! CREATE A CLUB LOCKER ACCOUNT.... Go to ussquash.org/membership...

ELIGIBILTY Players must compete in 3 sanctioned tournaments in the same age group to appear in the rankings (unless aging up; see Junior Policies). Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Resident. Ranking Calculation 3–4 tournaments: Average = total points ÷ 4. 5–8 tournaments: Average = best 4...

Tournament points vary by level, ranking points and draw size. To the right is a simplified overview of the points structure in the 4 junior tournament levels. The highest number listed represents the maximum points awarded to the winner of that level. The lower...

Once you have started out and your child has played three tournaments and has a ranking, ask yourself the questions below before entering future tournaments: How is your child doing currently in their tournaments? How many tournaments have they played? What is the lowest point value in...

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A PLAYERS AGES UP On their birthday, a player moves into the next age division. Their ranking in the younger age group disappears and a new ranking begins in the higher division. A percentage of their previous points carry over to the new division: U11...

By following the 'Rules of the Road,' both you and your child will enjoy a more positive experience at tournaments—from sportsmanship and fun to a clear understanding of proper tournament etiquette. The posters below can be saved by right clicking on each poster and...