REGULATIONS

World Squash Federation Squash Personal Identification Number  (SPIN#) Requirement 

A WSF SPIN# is required for all participants of the 2018 Canadian Junior Open in the U19 and U17 categories ONLY!  A SPIN # is optional for players in the U15 and U13 age categories.

The 2018 Canadian Junior Open is recognized as a WSF and PSA Satellite Tour event. In addition to being part of this exclusive Tour, the results from Under-19 and Under-17 categories at the Canadian Junior Open will be used for World Junior Rankings.

U19 and U17 participants are required to obtain a Squash Personal Identification Number (SPIN#) prior to entering the Canadian Junior Open. All U19 and U17 participants are encouraged to obtain their SPIN# today.

Obtain your SPIN online at www.worldsquash.org/spin.

World Junior ranking lists can be seen here:  www.worldsquash.org/ws/athletes/wsf-junior-ranking

POLICIES

Refund Policy

Requests for refunds of entry fees will be handled by Squash Canada upon receipt of written notice.  Refund requests will be treated in accordance with the following regulations:

1. Withdrawals prior and up to the entry deadline date will receive a full refund less a $5 processing fee.
2. Withdrawals from singles Championships after the entry deadline date until seedings are first published will receive a 50% refund.
3. Withdrawals from Doubles Championships after the entry deadline date until start times are first published will receive a 50% refund.
4. No refund will be given after the final seedings or draws are posted, except for medical reasons or bereavement. In these cases, medical notes or other documentation (e.g. doctor’s note, death notice, etc.) must be provided within 48 hours of the withdrawal for a refund to be considered. In these cases, when approved, a full refund less a $20 processing fee, will be issued.

Eyeguard Policy
Eyeguards are mandatory for all participants. Please consult Squash Canada's and WSF's Eyeguard Policy for the list of approved models.

Dress Code
Participants are encouraged to have identification of country representation on game wear clothing.

Athlete Eligibility Policy
All Competitors must be under 19, 17, 15, or 13 years of age as of the final day of the Canadian Junior Open, as applicable for the category they have entered.

All competitors in the Canadian Junior Open must be members in good standing of their respective Provincial/Territorial Squash Association and Squash Canada, or the National Association of their residence.

Notwithstanding a competitor may be a member in good standing with their respective Provincial/Territorial Squash Association and Squash Canada, or the National Association of their residence, where a competitor is subject to a sanction imposed by the Host Club, Squash Canada shall respect that sanction, including any sanction which may preclude the person from entering the premises and thus participating in the Championships provided the sanction was imposed using fair procedures. Specifically, the sanctioned person must have been informed by the Host Club of the nature of the infraction and have been given the opportunity to provide information concerning the incident prior to the sanction being imposed.

Canadian Rankings Policy regarding Withdrawals and Defaults

DEFAULTS:  During the Event or once the draws are public
Any player who defaults from a match or fails to show up for a match once the tournament draws are made posted/public will lose points to their opponent.  The player who defaults from a match or fails to show for a match will automatically lose 12 points in the rankings.  Their opponent will gain 12 points for the default or no show (or the appropriate head to head points and only if a replacement match is not played.). 

NOTE: Once draws are posted/public, there is no appeal for the first defaulted match and the loss of points will be automatic and cannot be given back regardless of a doctor’s note. No further points will be lost for the rest of the defaults.

Once a player defaults a match the player may continue in the next round of the tournament based the following guidelines:

1.   A player is temporarily injured, cannot play a certain match so self-defaults, but is able to compete the next match/day.

2.   A player is temporarily sick, cannot play a certain match so self-defaults, but is able to compete the next match/day.

3.   A player is defaulted by the referee due to illness, cramp or other.

If a player is defaulted from a match by the referee because of behavior issues the player may not continue in the tournament.

WITHDRAWALS: Prior to the event and before the draws are made public
A player can withdraw from a tournament prior to the draw being made public without the loss of ranking points and there is no need for a doctor’s note.

For the Canadian Junior Open, Squash Canada reserves the right to refuse future entries in cases where a pattern of defaults and/or withdrawals are evidenced.