2006 U.S. Junior Closed Squash Championships (Gold)
March 10th - 12th, 2006, Yale University, New Haven, CT
Entry Deadline
Entries and payments must be received by Friday, February 17th, 2006, 5:00 PM EST. No phone or fax entries accepted. No refunds will be provided after the Entry Deadline.
Divisions
Players must be of age for their age division through the last day of the tournament.
Girls' Divisions
U13, U15, U17, U19
Boys' Divisions
U13, U15, U17, U19
Eligibility
Players must be of age for their age division through the last day of the tournament. Tournament open to U.S. citizens and residents only. U.S. citizens and residents must be current US Squash members through the last day of the tournament. Players must have played in at least three US Squash sanctioned tournament in the division entered. In the event there are more than 32 entrants in any division the player rankings as of 5PM EST February 27th, 2006 will determine eligibility.
Format and Scoring
The tournament will be full feed in consolation. Matches will be best 3 out of 5 games to 9 points international scoring.
Entry Fees
Entry Fee Cost Includes Player $100 per player Includes player gift
Payment
Online entry only using VISA or MASTERCARD.
Final Cut List and Start Times
Final Cut List will be posted to www.us-squash.org on February 28th, 2006. Division start times will be posted to www.us-squash.org on March 3rd, 2006. Player start times will be posted to www.us-squash.org on March 7th, 2006.
Tournament Registration
Registration will occur at Yale University's Payne Whitney Gym Lobby beginning from 5:00-8:00pm Thursday, March 9th, 2006 and Friday, March10th beginning 8:00am.
Tournament Location and Information
The tournament will be held at Yale University's Brady Center. Lockers and towels will not be provided.
Transportation and Parking
Parking is limited near the Yale University facility.
Accommodations
Special rates of $99 may be secured at the following hotels. Please mention "US Squash".
Courtyard Marriott at Yale, New Haven, 203-777-6221
Omni Hotel at Yale, New Haven, 203-772-6664
Event Schedule
Players must be prepared to play at 8:00am on Friday, March 10th.
Meals
Lunch coupons for local New Haven restaurants will be provided for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
TOURNAMENT POLICIES
Attire
Competitors must wear appropriate squash attire.
Ball
Dunlop Revelation Pro (double yellow dot) will be the official ball.
Code of Conduct
The US Squash Code of Conduct and Junior Guidebook Rules and Regulations apply.
Divisions
Players may only play in one division.
Eligibility
Players must be of age for their age division through the last day of the tournament. Tournament open to U.S. citizens and residents only. U.S. citizens and residents must be current US Squash members through the last day of the tournament. Players must have played in at least three US Squash sanctioned tournament in the division entered. In the event there are more than 32 entrants in any division the player rankings as of 5PM EST February 27th, 2006 will determine eligibility.
Format and Scoring
The tournament will be full feed in consolation. Matches will be best 3 out of 5 games to 9 points international scoring.
Protective Eyewear
ASTM-F803 approved protective eyewear must be worn by all players at all times while on court. Failure to comply may result in disqualification.
Refereeing
Winner of matches will be required to referee a match during the next scheduled match time. Failure to comply may result in disqualification.
Refunds
No refunds will be provided to players eligible for the tournament after the Entry Deadline. Refunds will be provided to ineligible entrants.
Sanctioning
The tournament is US Squash Sanctioned.