parents guide

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...

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...

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 HOMEPAGE Always read all details on the tournament homepage. Click on every drop-down tab to understand rules and event information. 2. HOMEPAGE CONTENTS Entry info Schedule Conduct-Sportsmanship-Character Rules Practice court details (if applicable) Clothing requirements (if required) Parking information Other event logistics 3. SCHEDULES AND DRAWS. PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW TO UNDERSTAND...

CONTENTS: Arriving on time for your matches Checking in & tournament gift Pre-match warm up Game plan On court pre-match warm-up Match play Concerns during the match Refereeing after the match Following draws & matches on LIVE SCORING Rest in between matches ARRIVING ON TIME Arrive at least 1 hour before match time...

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...

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...

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...

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...

It's a marathon, not a sprint: Junior squash is about steady growth, not quick results. Keep it fun and low-stress to build long-term love for the game. 2. Wins & losses are both lessons: Children often learn more from setbacks than successes. Stay calm, encouraging,...