Info / Spring 2024

Teams:

• MINIMUM of 4 registered persons per team BUT only 4 players to play on any given night.

Team Names:

• Each team will be "named" and numbered.

Start Time:

7:30pm SHARP. ARRIVE 10 MINUTES PRIOR.

Nights of Play:

• Monday or Tuesday [pending HOME or AWAY Side] - All games are played at Fitzpatricks

Player Ranking Order:

• Each player is given a ranking and must play in that position. Position 1 will be played by the person with the highest RANKING number for their team, posiion two the second highest no and so on & so on through to position 5.
• The ranking number will be 'fluid' and can change on players performance. So it's important to visit the Fitzy's website to view Player Performances and ascertain the playing order before each round.

Recommended Sequence of Play:

• The Fixture may show a recommended order of play on The night. This is ONLY recommended to permit player rotation however common sense prevails to ensure players take to the court at 7:30 sharp.
• ALL team players are to be court side at 7:30pm to ensure a prompt start.

Walkovers:

• If a walkover occure the offended play ia awarded the win [3 match points and 45 game points]. Neither player's ranking is affected. The player causing the walkover is responsible to the Venue Operator for court fees for BOTH players.

BYE's:

• When a BYE occurs in the competition the team is awarded the win on the night and is given FULL 14 points for that round. I.E. each player is awarded 3 points plus 2 points for the win.

Fees:

• Club Fees payable to the Venue Operator is $18/player on the night.
• Even when a player gives a walkover then the offending team will need to reimburse the Venue Operator $36 covering their & the opponents match.
• If a fill in is required and a player of the appropriate level cannot be found then the team requiring a fill in must forfeit that position or alternatively move their players upwards. If a forfeit needs to be made the offending team must cover the Venue Operators fee of $36.00.

Results/Draw/Performances:

• Fitzy's Club will arrange Fixture/Ladder/Player Performances on the webside. Website Link is: https://www.squashvictoria.com.au

Referees/Markers:

• 4th player to ref/score 3rd player
• 3rd player to ref/score 2nd player
• 2nd player to ref/score 1st player
• 1st player to ref/score 4th player

• OTHERWISE - Each team can determine referee and scorer*

Scoring:

• PAR15 - For ALL Players - at 14 all the receiver to call either 15 (Short) or 17 (Long)
• A point is allocated to each game won & the winning team based upon highest games tally. The winning team will be allocate a bonus 2 points on the night.
• Player no show, then 3 points awarded to the offended team

Supper:

No supper obligation but home player expectation to offer a drink to your opponent

Balls:

• The recommended ball for level 1,2 & 3 is the Double Yellow Dot ball
• The recommended ball for level 4 is the Single Yellow Dot ball