2025 SA SCHOOLS CLOSED SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIPS
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National qualifying event (Under 14, 16 & 19
CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES IS STRICTLY
Monday 17 MARCH 2025 AT 13H00
Entry Fee is R520 per entry. You may only enter in one age group.
Please note that entry fees are non-refundable in the case of withdrawals
You need to agree to abide by the Championship Regulations and SQUASH SA and SA Schools Squash Code of Conduct. Please ensure you have read the tournament information and in particular the event format BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY FOR THIS TOURNAMENT
1. ARRIVAL AND REGISTRATION
Registration will take place at the St John’s College Barrow Squash Centre on the morning of 11 April 2025. However, these details will be confirmed once we are able to do so.
NB!! The dates and times for the commencement of play are dependent on the number of entries per age group. These details will also be communicated as soon as there is clarity in this regard.
Players need to be available to play from 10h00 on 11 April 2025
Everyone who enters the SA Schools Closed will be required to be registered with Squash SA for 2025. Please ensure that you have your registration number ready with you when you register for the SA Schools Closed as you will need to submit your Squash SA registration number upon submission of your entry when you enter the SA Closed.
2. FORMAT All categories will be run on a basis whereby the maximum number of matches possible for the size of the age group entry will be applied. The draws will be played out fully. ALL players are required to play ALL scheduled matches. If you are unable/unwilling to comply with this regulation you should NOT enter the tournament. All matches will be played as best of 5 games. All players need to make themselves available for the entire duration of the tournament. The event will end at 13h00 (latest) on Sunday, 13 April 2025 to allow those who need to travel to arrive home at a reasonable time.
(Please note that it will be impossible to work around any other private commitments as this tournament is just too big to accommodate special requests or dispensations! Please do not request such permissions from the organizers as it is simply impossible to accommodate such requests.)
Under 14, 16 & 19: All matches will be played PAR (point a rally) to 11. Should the score reach 10 all a player needs to win by 2 clear points.
3. ALL players are to ensure that they are at the courts and ready to play 30 minutes before the scheduled time of their match. Players who arrive later than 15 minutes after the scheduled time of play run the risk of conceding the match. A FOLLOW-on system of times will apply and players will be expected to go onto court IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE MATCH PRIOR TO THEIR is completed. The times on the draws are therefore only a guide.
4. ALL PLAYERS ARE EXPECTED TO MARK OR REFEREE THE MATCH FOLLOWING THEIRS. (FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FROM THE TOURNAMENT.)
5. TOURNAMENT BALL
The High Altitude Dunlop Ball will be the official match ball for the Under 14, 16 & 19 age groups.
6. CLOTHING AND EYEWEAR
Players must wear clothing suitable for squash as per Squash SA and WSF regulations. Under WSF and Squash SA rules, all players must wear approved eye protection when competing during the event. This includes during the warm up. Players will not be allowed to compete without eye protection.
7. PLAYER WITHDRAWAL
Withdrawal from the tournament must be notified to Squash Events as soon as possible by telephone or email with a valid reason. The reason for withdrawal should then be confirmed in writing to Squash Events within 24 hours and in the event of illness or injury, MUST be accompanied by a medical certificate. Non-arrivals who do not notify Squash Events will NOT be allowed to enter the 2026 SA Closed.
Withdrawals and Refunds - Tournament Fees:
In the event of withdrawal, entry fees are not refundable.
8. INSURANCE
Players enter and play in the 2025 SA Closed at their own risk. SA Schools Squash, Squash SA, the organizers and any of the venues at which squash will be played, will not accept responsibility for any injury arising from participating in the tournament. All players are required to ensure that they have their own insurance (medical and other). Protective Eyewear is compulsory when competing during the event (including during the warm-up).
9. SEEDING
The seeding panels will include the SA Squash Selectors. The respective panels’ seedings will be distributed to provincial chairpersons, enabling a feedback window for evidence to be submitted to justify a change to seeding.
Strong justification will be necessary to reconsider seedings and would require the following aspects to be addressed: head to head results against fellow players in the draw, tournament finishing positions, and further ranking information. This information will need to be submitted via email to by the provincial chairperson of the relevant provincial body. The case must suggest a change that results in a player changing a seeding bracket e.g. 9/16 to 5/8. Following the evidence given, the seeding panels will again review if deemed necessary. Unless the justification is strong enough for a change, the initial seeding will stand.
10. CONDUCT
Players will abide by all Squash SA and SA Schools Squash rules and all rules associated with the event. A copy of the Code of Conduct and rules is available on the Squash Events website at www.squashevents.co.za. All players, coaches and managers are to ensure that they are fully aware of the Guidelines and their requirements and the Code of Conduct. Players agree to play under the rules of the Squash SA and SA Schools Squash Codes of Conduct where the Squash Events Code of Conduct and Fair Play Statement will apply. This is available to view on the on the Squash Events website at www.squashevents.co.za. In all cases the Tournament Referee’s decision will be final. (Tournament Referee: tbc)
11. PUBLISHING
The SA Closed will be publishing draws, results and photos of players. As this is a part of the SA Closed tournament rules, the organisers will deem that players and their parents have accepted these regulations by entering the tournament. It will necessary for all players to agree and accept the conditions contained in the RELEASE FORM IN RESPECT OF LEARNER PHOTOS/IMAGES/VIDEOS. The release form is available on the Squash events website at www.squashevents.co.za. Entry in the SA Closed requires acceptance of the conditions stated in the Media release form.
LIVE STREAMING/PROJECTING OF MATHCES
SA Schools Squash is currently considering living streaming of some of the matches at some of the venues. This, however comes at a significant cost and would be dependent on budget availability. Once we have greater clarity in this regard, this will be communicated to participants.
12. ANTI DOPING
By entering the Tournament you agree to abide by the Rules and Regulations governing the Championship and declare that you are aware of the Anti-Doping regulations and procedures as set out in Section E and Appendix G of the WSF World Championship Regulations. You accept that you may be dope tested under these regulations at any stage of the Championship and will be subject to the penalties set out in the World Championship Regulations if the test(s) prove positive. This declaration also covers participation in Plate events as applicable to this Championship.
13. The event will end at 13h00 (latest) on Sunday 13 April 2025 for Under 14, 16 and 19 Age Groups. Prize winners need to attend the prize giving in order to qualify for their prizes.
14. As far as is possible, times of first rounds will be emailed to players by Thursday 9 April at 18h00. (i.e. provided you have supplied us with an accurate email address.) Please bear in mind that this is a selection event and we will continue to redo the draw until the starting time of the event in the event of withdrawals.
15. PRIZE GIVING
Prize-giving will take place at St John’s College Barrow Squash Centre immediately after the final matches have been concluded on 13 April 2025.
CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES IS STRICTLY
Monday 17 MARCH 2025 AT 13H00
Entry Fee is R520 per entry. You may only enter in one age group.
Please note that entry fees are non-refundable in the case of withdrawals
You need to agree to abide by the Championship Regulations and SQUASH SA and SA Schools Squash Code of Conduct. Please ensure you have read the tournament information and in particular the event format BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY FOR THIS TOURNAMENT
1. ARRIVAL AND REGISTRATION
Registration will take place at the St John’s College Barrow Squash Centre on the morning of 11 April 2025. However, these details will be confirmed once we are able to do so.
NB!! The dates and times for the commencement of play are dependent on the number of entries per age group. These details will also be communicated as soon as there is clarity in this regard.
Players need to be available to play from 10h00 on 11 April 2025
Everyone who enters the SA Schools Closed will be required to be registered with Squash SA for 2025. Please ensure that you have your registration number ready with you when you register for the SA Schools Closed as you will need to submit your Squash SA registration number upon submission of your entry when you enter the SA Closed.
2. FORMAT All categories will be run on a basis whereby the maximum number of matches possible for the size of the age group entry will be applied. The draws will be played out fully. ALL players are required to play ALL scheduled matches. If you are unable/unwilling to comply with this regulation you should NOT enter the tournament. All matches will be played as best of 5 games. All players need to make themselves available for the entire duration of the tournament. The event will end at 13h00 (latest) on Sunday, 13 April 2025 to allow those who need to travel to arrive home at a reasonable time.
(Please note that it will be impossible to work around any other private commitments as this tournament is just too big to accommodate special requests or dispensations! Please do not request such permissions from the organizers as it is simply impossible to accommodate such requests.)
Under 14, 16 & 19: All matches will be played PAR (point a rally) to 11. Should the score reach 10 all a player needs to win by 2 clear points.
3. ALL players are to ensure that they are at the courts and ready to play 30 minutes before the scheduled time of their match. Players who arrive later than 15 minutes after the scheduled time of play run the risk of conceding the match. A FOLLOW-on system of times will apply and players will be expected to go onto court IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE MATCH PRIOR TO THEIR is completed. The times on the draws are therefore only a guide.
4. ALL PLAYERS ARE EXPECTED TO MARK OR REFEREE THE MATCH FOLLOWING THEIRS. (FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FROM THE TOURNAMENT.)
5. TOURNAMENT BALL
The High Altitude Dunlop Ball will be the official match ball for the Under 14, 16 & 19 age groups.
6. CLOTHING AND EYEWEAR
Players must wear clothing suitable for squash as per Squash SA and WSF regulations. Under WSF and Squash SA rules, all players must wear approved eye protection when competing during the event. This includes during the warm up. Players will not be allowed to compete without eye protection.
7. PLAYER WITHDRAWAL
Withdrawal from the tournament must be notified to Squash Events as soon as possible by telephone or email with a valid reason. The reason for withdrawal should then be confirmed in writing to Squash Events within 24 hours and in the event of illness or injury, MUST be accompanied by a medical certificate. Non-arrivals who do not notify Squash Events will NOT be allowed to enter the 2026 SA Closed.
Withdrawals and Refunds - Tournament Fees:
In the event of withdrawal, entry fees are not refundable.
8. INSURANCE
Players enter and play in the 2025 SA Closed at their own risk. SA Schools Squash, Squash SA, the organizers and any of the venues at which squash will be played, will not accept responsibility for any injury arising from participating in the tournament. All players are required to ensure that they have their own insurance (medical and other). Protective Eyewear is compulsory when competing during the event (including during the warm-up).
9. SEEDING
The seeding panels will include the SA Squash Selectors. The respective panels’ seedings will be distributed to provincial chairpersons, enabling a feedback window for evidence to be submitted to justify a change to seeding.
Strong justification will be necessary to reconsider seedings and would require the following aspects to be addressed: head to head results against fellow players in the draw, tournament finishing positions, and further ranking information. This information will need to be submitted via email to by the provincial chairperson of the relevant provincial body. The case must suggest a change that results in a player changing a seeding bracket e.g. 9/16 to 5/8. Following the evidence given, the seeding panels will again review if deemed necessary. Unless the justification is strong enough for a change, the initial seeding will stand.
10. CONDUCT
Players will abide by all Squash SA and SA Schools Squash rules and all rules associated with the event. A copy of the Code of Conduct and rules is available on the Squash Events website at www.squashevents.co.za. All players, coaches and managers are to ensure that they are fully aware of the Guidelines and their requirements and the Code of Conduct. Players agree to play under the rules of the Squash SA and SA Schools Squash Codes of Conduct where the Squash Events Code of Conduct and Fair Play Statement will apply. This is available to view on the on the Squash Events website at www.squashevents.co.za. In all cases the Tournament Referee’s decision will be final. (Tournament Referee: tbc)
11. PUBLISHING
The SA Closed will be publishing draws, results and photos of players. As this is a part of the SA Closed tournament rules, the organisers will deem that players and their parents have accepted these regulations by entering the tournament. It will necessary for all players to agree and accept the conditions contained in the RELEASE FORM IN RESPECT OF LEARNER PHOTOS/IMAGES/VIDEOS. The release form is available on the Squash events website at www.squashevents.co.za. Entry in the SA Closed requires acceptance of the conditions stated in the Media release form.
LIVE STREAMING/PROJECTING OF MATHCES
SA Schools Squash is currently considering living streaming of some of the matches at some of the venues. This, however comes at a significant cost and would be dependent on budget availability. Once we have greater clarity in this regard, this will be communicated to participants.
12. ANTI DOPING
By entering the Tournament you agree to abide by the Rules and Regulations governing the Championship and declare that you are aware of the Anti-Doping regulations and procedures as set out in Section E and Appendix G of the WSF World Championship Regulations. You accept that you may be dope tested under these regulations at any stage of the Championship and will be subject to the penalties set out in the World Championship Regulations if the test(s) prove positive. This declaration also covers participation in Plate events as applicable to this Championship.
13. The event will end at 13h00 (latest) on Sunday 13 April 2025 for Under 14, 16 and 19 Age Groups. Prize winners need to attend the prize giving in order to qualify for their prizes.
14. As far as is possible, times of first rounds will be emailed to players by Thursday 9 April at 18h00. (i.e. provided you have supplied us with an accurate email address.) Please bear in mind that this is a selection event and we will continue to redo the draw until the starting time of the event in the event of withdrawals.
15. PRIZE GIVING
Prize-giving will take place at St John’s College Barrow Squash Centre immediately after the final matches have been concluded on 13 April 2025.
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Starts:
Thu, Apr 10th 2025
Ends:
Sun, Apr 13th 2025
Deadline:
Mon, Apr 14th 2025 5:00am
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St David RoadHoughton Estate
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Princess of Wales TerraceParktown
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