NJSA Closed 2021 Tournament

NORTHERNS CLOSED TOURNAMENT 

NJSA Registered Players Only

07 – 09 May 2021

Boys & Girls u11 – u19

NO SPECTATORS / GUARDIANS / COACHES ALLOWED

 OPEN TO ALL JUNIOR PLAYERS REGISTERED WITH NJSA

This is a COMPULSORY qualifier for the NJSA IPTs 2021

This is an Age Group event

No SPECIAL REQUESTS can be accommodated 

  1. COVID-19 REGULATIONS
  • All COVID-19 Regulations have to be adhered to
  • Masks to warn at all times except if playing, marking or refereeing
  • No Spectators / Guardians / Coaches Allowed (unless otherwise indicated)
  • All entrants must screen and sign the attendance register
  • All NJSA rules to be adhered to
  1. IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
  • Only entries via SPORTYHQ will be accepted.
  • If you DO NOT RECEIVE a confirmation e-mail, check your email spam; then check the SportyHQ website for your entry. If you cannot find your entry contact njsa@northerns.co.za
  • Family discount applies.
  • Playing venues: Pretoria East and Centurion
  • Playing times (Covid-19 dependent):
    • Friday 7th      17h00 – 21h00
    • Saturday 8th 12h00 – 21h00
    • Sunday 9th     08h00 – 15h00
  • Players must be available for the duration of the tournament
  • Players must be ready to play 30 minutes before their scheduled time
  • Both players must MARK and REFEREEmatches (winner referees; loser marks) following their match or risk disqualification and/or disciplinary steps
  • No intimidation of players, markers or referee’s during and after play will be tolerated
  1. TOURNAMENT LOGISTICS:
  • Closing Date: 14:00, MONDAY 03 May 2021. No late entries accepted.
  • Squash SA Registration: Compulsory and up to date for u13 to u19 players
  • NJSA Registration: Compulsory and up to date for all entrants
  • Format: Age Group, Round Robin
  • Communication: eMail only: njsa@northerns.co.za..
  • Tournament Referee: Reinhardt Falk
  1. Entry fees:
  • R 320 per player – The full fee per player is payable on Sporty HQ
  • If more than 1 family member enters (living in the same household) the following entry fee applies:
    • 2 players: R540
    • 3 players: R750
  • Entry fees are non-refundable / includes the R15.00 SA Schools Squash levy
  1. TOURNAMENT AVAILABILITY:
  • Arriving later than 10 minutes after the scheduled time will result in the player forfeiting the match
  • Players start immediately after the match prior to their scheduled match – SO BE WARMED UP
  • If a player forfeits a match, it will count as a result and may be withdrawn from the tournament
  • A tournament is considered incomplete if withdrawal is not for a medical reason (accompanied by a medical certificate within 48 hours)
  • Incomplete tournaments will not count towards the qualification criteria.
  • Reschedules will not be allowed.
  1. DRAW:
  • First-round times will be posted on www.sportyhq.com and www.northerns.co.za by Thursday evening before Day 1
  • Continuously check the draw for venues and times at the tournament.
  • Players must be available to start matches from 17h00 on Friday.
  • There will be no prize-giving, for safety purposes. Players can collect their prize after the section final. Only the winning prize winner may collect their prize.
  1. CONDUCT AND BEHAVIOUR:
  • The 4-minute warm-up and 90-second game break rule will be strictly monitored.
  • Players must adhere and abide by the SA Squash Rules and NJSA Code of Conduct.
  • Instances of misconduct and bad behaviour will be severely sanctioned by NJSA.
  • The decision of the tournament referee is final.
  • No shows, late withdrawals or not marking may result in the banning of players.
  • Use of WSF approved protective eyewear in every match is compulsory – including during warm-up or social games. (No exceptions can be made).
  • The players, as indicated by SA Squash and WSF standards, must wear the correct clothing.
  1. PHOTOGRAPHY:
  • Photos taken by NJSA, SA Squash or their nominated official may be posted onto our social pages.
  • By entering this tournament, you consent to the use of any photos of you and your family on the NJSA and affiliate websites and social pages.
  • Videoing of matches is only permissible with the consent of both players/parents
  1. IPT CLOTHING
  • IPT clothing will be available for fitting on Sunday 09 May (finals day) from 09h00 to 13h00.
  • Players who are potentially in line for IPT selection must please ensure they plan to be available to fit the clothing.
  • This is a NO OBLIGATION fitting and players are to order only after teams have been selected.
  • The fitting is to ascertain sizing for the players.
  • Orders can only be completed online for selected players only.
  • An ordering and players kit guide will be distributed at a later stage.

Please use this link to enter: NJSA Closed 2021 – SportyHQ