Tournament Guide for Parents

Junior squash in the US is set up it allow children to pursue their own path based on their abilities and level of interest. There are options for recreational social squash, competitive tournament squash, team and league squash. Additionally, there are opportunities for life...

US Squash is the governing body for squash in the USA. US Squash sanction all the junior tournaments and run the National Junior Ranking system. They also run all the JCT and Championships throughout the season. To set up an account for your child...

TOURNAMENT PAGE Once you have entered your child into the tournament, you will be able to see their name and the other entrants by clicking on the 'ENTRANTS' tab which is in the bar at the top of the tournament home page, circled in...

As you and your child begin the tournament journey, lean into the squash community around you. Forming friendships—both for players and parents—can make the experience more enjoyable and rewarding. Children are more likely to stay involved in squash, especially into their teen years, when they...

ARRIVING ON TIME FOR YOUR MATCHES: Please arrive at the venue at least one hour before your scheduled match time to allow for check-in and a stress-free start. Be sure to leave extra time for travel—players may be defaulted if they are not on court within...

A player needs to play 3 tournaments in the same age group before they appear in the US Squash junior rankings. If a player participates in 4 or fewer tournaments, their ranking average is calculated as the sum of these points for all active tournaments,...

FOOD BAG: We recommend bringing a small cool bag with snacks to ensure your child stays fueled between matches. Chocolate milk is an excellent post-match recovery drink—nutritious, convenient, and easy to sip while refereeing. Bananas and cereal bars are also quick, effective options. With...

The junior squash experience should be seen as a marathon, not a sprint. Keeping it fun and as low-stress as possible is key to long-term engagement. Wins and losses are part of the process—children often learn more from setbacks than success. Stay calm and offer...

Tournament points vary by level and draw size. Below is a simplified overview of the points structure in junior tournaments. The highest number listed represents the maximum points awarded to the winner of that level. The lower number reflects the minimum points for a...

Ranking calculations are on a rolling 11 month basis: Using the US Squash averaging methodology Played less than 3 tournaments = No ranking Played exactly 3 tournaments = Sum of 3 is divided by 4 Played 4-8 tournaments = Sum of best 4 is divided by 4 Played...

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...

Aging up is another aspect of ranking to manage. On your child's birthday, they will 'age up' to the higher age division and their ranking will disappear from the division they were in and they will get a new ranking in the higher division....