NJSA Open round robin draws published

Dear players and parents

Please find attached the draw for this weekend’s tournament – click through to the NJSA Open tournament page for the draws.  Just a few very important notes:

• We are using Pretoria Country Club (PCC) and CBC Old Boys (CBCOB).  Please check carefully where you are playing.  Under 11 and 13 will be at CBCOB with some exceptions on Sunday and from under 14 – 19 will play at PCC. Entrance to CBC is the same entrance as Virgin Active in George Storrar Avenue (for GPS purposes). (Maps at the bottom of this post)
• You have to be at the courts at least 30 minutes before your scheduled time
• I have tried to accommodate all playing problems asked for as far as possible.  I cannot reschedule any matches now as all times have now been posted.
• If you are playing in the 2^nd round of the day, you have to mark and referee for the 1^st round as well as after your own match!
• You cannot change playing times unless cleared with the tournament organiser, your AGR or the tournament referee.
• Enjoy the tournament and please take a few minutes to read below!!

Court Etiquette for players

• Know the WSF Rules of Squash and abide by them.
• Adhere to all facility rules and regulations.
• Be courteous on and off the court to all opponents, referees and tournament staff.
• Avoid withdrawing after start times are posted and avoid defaulting during the course of an event. You are not only inconveniencing the organising of the event, but also all the other players!!
• Register and arrive on time and at the proper court.
• Be considerate during the 5-minute warm-up period. Share practice equally with your opponent – only hit the ball to yourself 2 or 3 times, before hitting cross court.
• Treat referees and markers with respect and appreciation.
• Accept decisions with grace and refrain from showing displeasure, disbelief, or disgust.
• Accept coaching only between games or during appropriate breaks in play.
• Win and lose gracefully; maintain composure before, during and after each match.
• Shake hands with your opponent after the match and shake hands and thank the referee and marker.
• Promptly report scores after the match.
• Referee all matches as directed by the tournament staff.
• Use approved eye protection on court at all times during practice and match play.
• Be aware of specific tournament or venue dress codes and adhere to them.

Family, coach and audience etiquette

• Applaud effort and fair play, acknowledge good shots, rallies and points equally and uniformly.
• Avoid cheering for faults, tins, or unforced errors.
• Do not intervene with a squash match in progress. Only the referee or Tournament Director and staff may do so.
• Provide coaching only between games and within the time limitations; keep players near the court during breaks.
• Do not interact with or influence the referee or official in any way during a match, regardless of age or ability.
• At all times be considerate of the Tournament Organiser, AGR’s and volunteers and the venue.
• Be responsible for your own tidiness at the venue.