Tournament Guide for Parents 1.0

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...

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,...

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....

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