Rules 20201. TEAMSThe teams order will be as the order of the first match.

1. TEAMSThe teams order will be as the order of the first match.

The teams order will be as the order of the first match.

2. SCORING AND PLAYING ORDER

The playing order of every match for the men shall be 3,4,5,2,1, and for the ladies 3,4,2,1 except where arranged by two captains to facilitate the individual event.

Men: Each match counts 25 points. The winning team is awarded 25 points less games dropped in the match. The losing side is awarded the number of games won in the match.Ladies: Each match counts 20 points. The winning team is awarded 20 points

Ladies: Each match counts 20 points. The winning team is awarded 20 points less games dropped in the match. The losing side is awarded the number of games won in the match. If both teams have the same number of matches and games, points will be counted to determine the winner.Reserves may be used to fill in for another team provided permission is obtained from the tournament referee.Scoring system will be PAR 11 for the Mens A and Mens B section, and all other sections will be PAR 15.

Reserves may be used to fill in for another team provided permission is obtained from the tournament referee.

Scoring system will be PAR 11 for the Mens A and Mens B section, and all other sections will be PAR 15.

Ladies will play PAR 11.

3. SCORE CARDS

Score cards - only 1 score card must be completed, but both captains must sign. The captain of the winning team must drop it in the result boxes. Please sms/whatsapp the result immediately after the fixture to Pieter - 082 694 3731.

4. LEVY

A tournament levy of R430 per player, including reserves and/or manager shall be paid to the North West Squash Racket Association. A levy of R100 for non-players is payable to partake in the first night's function and R100 for Saturday night's function.

5. THE DECISION OF THE TOURNAMENT REFEREE IN ALL MATTERS SHALL BE FINAL.

6. GENERAL RULESNormal S.A. Squash rules apply.Order of strength cannot be changed.Marker and referee from each team.Fixtures to start on time.Best of five games.Allocated high altitude (green dot) ball.

Normal S.A. Squash rules apply.Order of strength cannot be changed.Marker and referee from each team.Fixtures to start on time.Best of five games.Allocated high altitude (green dot) ball.

Program 2020

Please click to download the fixtures for the weekend

Map

Physical addresses of the clubs and function venues:

Defence (Military base): Corner of Meyer and Boundary Streets

Potch Country Club (PCC): Corner of Govan Mbeki and Smits Streets

PUK (University): Hoffman street

Boys High: Entrance in (Dr) James Moroka ave - old Mooigate (not front entrance).

Christa Galli: Thabo Mbeki street - road to Carletonville.

New and Old street names:

Nelson Mandela Drive was Potgieter streetGovan Mbeki Drive was Mooirivier Drive(Dr) James Moroka ave was Lombard Street(Chief) Albert

Govan Mbeki Drive was Mooirivier Drive

(Dr) James Moroka ave was Lombard Street(Chief) Albert Luthule ave was Von Wielligh StreetThabo Mbeki ave was Van der Hoff StreetSteve Biko ave was Tom StreetPeter Mokaba ave was Hoffman Street(Dr) Beyers Naude ave was Kruger StreetWalter Sisulu ave was Kerk Street

(Chief) Albert Luthule ave was Von Wielligh Street

Thabo Mbeki ave was Van der Hoff Street

Steve Biko ave was Tom Street

Peter Mokaba ave was Hoffman Street

(Dr) Beyers Naude ave was Kruger Street

Walter Sisulu ave was Kerk Street

Please click here to download Player names.

1. CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: MIDNIGHT, 21 FEBRUARY 2021
We will not accept late entries.

If you DO NOT RECEIVE a confirmation e-mail (check your email spam); then check the website for your entry confirmation. If you cannot find your entry, please re-enter immediately.
Squash SA registration is required. Register online at www.nwsquash.co.za

Tournament Organizer: Alwyn Venter 082 458 8787 / Charlie Fourie 083 296 0468 (enquiries)
Preferred method of communication: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

2. Qualify for North West Closed
To qualify to participate in the North West Closed Tournament, a player must abide to all 3 points below:
2.1 A player must be a paid-up member of an affiliated North West club.
2.2 A player must:
a. Stay in the province – (meaning you stay in the province for the greater part of the week. Full time students who study elsewhere but stay in North West during weekends and holidays are
also considered as residents of NW), or 
b. Participate in the league – Saturday league or winter league.
2.3 A player may not have transferred to another province or be available for another province for Jarvis/Kaplan. An exception will however be made for those players - if that player;
A Is available to represent North West at the Mielieland tournament.
B Abide to point 1 and 2 above.

2. ENTRY FEE AND BANK DETAILS
Tournament fee: R250-00 (non-refundable) to be paid by 21 Feb 2021 into the following account:
Noordwes Muurbal Unie
Absa Potchefstroom
Acc no: 1044160249
Current account
Enter your reference as: name and surname
E-mail entries and proof of payment to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
NO PAY....NO PLAY!

3. AVAILABILITY
Players must be available for the DURATION of the tournament.
Players must be ready to play 30 MINUTES before their scheduled time.
Arriving later than 15 minutes after the scheduled time will result in the player forfeiting the match.
The follow-on system applies. Players will start immediately after the match prior to their scheduled match.
If a player forfeits a match, it will count as a result and they will be withdrawn from the tournament.
A tournament is considered incomplete if a 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 allow.

4. DRAW:
First round times will be posted on www.nwsquash.co.za by Wednesday evening, 24 February 2021
Continuously check the draw for venues and times at the tournament.
Players must be available to start matches from 17h00 on Friday.
Play will end around 21h00 on Friday, 21h00 on Saturday and 14h00 on Sunday
Players not attending the prize giving will forfeit their prize.
Once the deposit is paid, there is no refunds.
Seeding will be done according to NW ladder, with the committee having final discretion

5. CONDUCT AND BEHAVIOUR:
Players must MARK and REFEREE matches (winner referees; loser marks) following their match or risk disqualification and/or disciplinary steps.
The 4-minute warm up and 90-second game break rule will be strictly monitored.
No parents/spectators are allowed to interfere with any marking or play
No intimidation of players, markers or referee’s during and after play will be tolerated
Players and spectators must adhere and abide to the SA Squash Rules and NWJS Code of Conduct.
Instances of misconduct and bad behavior will be severely sanctioned by SA Squash.
The decision of the tournament referee is final.
No shows, late withdrawals or not marking may result in the banning of players from future tournaments.
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.
All players will be expected to adhere to the Squash SA code of good conduct.

6. PHOTOGRAPHY:
Photos taken by NW Squash, SA Squash or their nominated official at the tournament may be posted onto our social pages.
By entering this tournament, you automatically consent to use of any photos of you and your family on the NW Squash and affiliates website and social pages.
Videoing of matches is only permissible on the consent of both players

7. ACCOMMODATION:
Please indicate if you are willing to host an external player (from another province)
Travelling from another province? Please indicate if you require to be hosted by a NW Squash player and we will do our utmost to accommodate you

Program 2021:

TBA

TBA

Men       Women

Please read through the squash guidelines for the duration of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Adhere to these guidelines is the utmost importance.
Let's keep us and everyone else safe!

Download full printable guidelines here

SA Country Districts will be hosted by Dolphin Coast in Stanger from 14-17 May 2020

Previous years results can be seen on the Results page.

Congratulations to the North West Mens A and Mens D team for winning their sections in 2020. 
Congratulations to all the people chosen for Jarvis / Kaplan for 2020. 
For the teams, please go to the "SA Country Districts" tab.

Jarvis/Kaplan will be held in Potchefstroom from 5-11 July 2020.