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SSL - Rules of Play

 

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Players are expected to have read and understood these rules and agree to abide by them if participating in this squash ladder. 

 

  1. If you are a ranked player on the ladder, you can challenge an opponent up to 5 positions above you. If you win, you take their place and everyone below that place shifts down one.

  2. If you are not a ranked player on the ladder, you can still challenge a ranked player. If you win, you will join the ladder in their place and everyone below that place shifts down one. Then your name will be added on the ranking list on the next update. If you lose, you need to challenge another player but in lower positions.

  3. A player must accept a challenge from a person up to 5 positions below in the ladder within a predefined period where results should be submitted, and not after the following Friday the challenge was made. The only exception is when a player is being re-challenged by the same player. A player after being challenged, need to get the chance to try for higher positions by making his arrangements within the following week. If no actions are made, then a re-challenge may be allowed!

  4. In case of disagreement on match arrangements, the NSA will define the day and time.

  5. All challenge matches shall be best-of-5 games.

  6. Games are scored to 11 points, using the PAR 11 scoring system.

  7. Challenger is responsible for all arrangements.

  8. If you cannot make a match that you have agreed to, then you must notify your opponent immediately. Failure to do so will result in you forfeiting the match. Failure to arrive at the court within 15 minutes of the agreed time will result in a forfeit of the match.

  9. When a match is organized, the challenger should register the match on the noticeboard and/or through email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., in order for participants to know who is under a challenge.

  10. The winner of the match is responsible for recording the score. You can record your score on the noticeboard, email the result to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or post it to Google spreadsheets available through the relevant link.

  11. The double yellow dot of any brand is the official ball of the tournament. In the case of agreement by both players in using a different kind of ball, this shall be accepted.

  12. Protective eyewear is mandatory for junior players.

  13. All participants are advised to own a valid Health Certificate. In a different case, a disclaimer is required.

  14. Inactivity rule: If a player has not played any matches for a period of 2 weeks, the player is removed from the Ladder. The player may re-enter the Ladder by challenging a ranked player upon Organizer’s approval.

  15. The NSA Committee will decide on matters that may arise.