This will be a 2 day competition.
AGE GROUPS/VENUE INFO
If on the Schedule and Court order you are listed under "C1" "C2" "C3" "C4" or you see this next to the time of your match on the draw you are at The Connaught Club.
If on the Schedule and Court order you are listed under "WW1" "WW2" "WW3" "WW4" or you see this next to the time of your match on the draw you are at The Woodford Wells Club
If on the Schedule and Court order you are listed under "Walt 1" or "Walt 2" or you see this next to the time of your match on the draw you are at Walthamstow Cricket Tennis and Squash Club
Girls under 11's is at Walthamstow and all matches are scheduled to be played on Saturday.
Girls under 13 is at Walthamstow on the Saturday and then where you are at on the Sunday will depend on the position you're playing for.
Girls under 15's is at Woodford Wells on the Saturday and then where you are at on the Sunday will depend on the position you're playing for.
Girls under 17's is at Connaught both Saturday and Sunday.
Girls under 19's is at Connaught and all matches are scheduled for the Saturday.
Boys under 9's is at Walthamstow on the Saturday and then between Connaught and Woodford Wells on the Sunday.
Boys under 11's is at Woodford Wells on the Saturday and then where you are at on the Sunday will depend on the position you're playing for.
Boys under 13's is at Woodford Wells on the Saturday and then where you are at on the Sunday will depend on the position you're playing for.
Boys under 15's is at Connaught on the Saturday and then where you are at on the Sunday will depend on the position you're playing for.
Boys under 17's is all at Connaught on both Saturday and Sunday.
Boys under 19's is all at Connaught on both Saturday and Sunday.
All 1/2 play offs and 3/4 play offs (main draw) are at The Connaught Club along with the semi-finals in the main part of the draw that proceed them on the Sunday.
There is no play at Walthamstow Cricket, Tennis and Squash Club on the Sunday.
Please be aware, on the odd occasion there is a match scheduled for 10 minutes the next match is scheduled for 20 minutes, these two matches are planned for 15 minutes each, it will just be displayed as a 10 minute match followed by a 20 minute match as sports manager doesn't allow 15 minute time slots.
Draw Sizes
Will be dependent on entry numbers in each category and number of courts available.
Seeding
These will be done using England Squash ranking (there will be no seeding panel)
This will not be a selection event for Road to Selection.
England Squash Competition Rules and Regulations - https://www.englandsquash.com/competitions/competition-rules-and-regulations
The Connaught Club info:
- Directions: The Connaught Club, Barn Hoppett, Ranger's Rd, London E4 7QH. The Club is down a turning opposite Queen Elizabeth Hunting Lodge. It will look like you're turning into the forest. The first option for parking would immediately be on your left, you can use the RingGo app to pay for the parking, the second option would be down the track right outside the club again using the same app. If you're at the club for a prolonged period either day you may need to switch car parks depending on how many hours you're at the club due to a 6 hour limit per car park.
- Public transport could also be useful. Chingford Station is a 10 minute walk from the club (on the same line as Walthamstow Central). and Loughton central line station is 10 minute drive (on the same line line as Woodford)
- Food available all day at the club, meals including Vegan meals, snacks, drinks etc. Adequate warm up room around the courts or in the pavilion room.
- Many coffee shops and small supermarkets are 10 minute walk in the same direction as Chingford overground station (on the same line as Walthamstow Central)
- 9 minute drive to Woodford Wells, 15 minute drive to Walthamstow
- 4 courts, two glass backs, one with seated viewing for 100 people, court 3 and 4 have glass doors
Woodford Wells info:
- IG8 0NL
- Food and snacks available till approximately 4/5 pm each day .
- Local Sainsbury's ,CO OP & coffee shops (10 min walk)
- Central Line station Woodford (13 min walk)
- Limited parking, parking available near the local Church & Park.
- Bar available
- 4 courts (1 glass back) courts 1,2 and 3 have glass doors and balcony viewing
- 9min Drive from Connaught, 12 min Drive from Walthamstow club
The Walthamstow Cricket, Tennis and Squash club info:
- 3 minute walk from Wood Street train station on the Overground line
- The postcode is E17 3QN with a large free car park.
- 3 courts with glass doors and a balcony overseeing all of them. All courts have LED lights and heaters.
- The bar will open at midday on a Saturday and Sunday. Snack food will be available to purchase on site during the tournament (even before the bar opens)
- 10 min walk from wood street town that has a Co-op as well as a number of cafes and coffee shops.
- 12 min drive to Woodford Wells and 15 min drive to Connaught
Tournament Team
The Connaught Club
Tournament Organiser: Robert Thirst - robertthirstsquash@gmail.com / 07919136822
Safeguarding Lead: Nick Spike: enquiries@connaughtclub.co.uk / 07894064864
First Aider: Robert Thirst - robertthirstsquash@gmail.com / 07919136822
Woodford Wells
Tournament Organiser: Gareth Naidoo - naidoo.gareth@yahoo.com / 07869 690310
Safeguarding Lead: Caleb Belcher - calebbelcher1404@gmail.com
First Aider: Gareth Naidoo - naidoo.gareth@yahoo.com / 07869 690310
Walthamstow Cricket, Tennis and Squash club
Tournament Organiser: Trevor Grinstead - tkgrinsted@yahoo.co.uk / 07872 468956
Safeguarding Lead: Luke Mclaughlin - lukejmclaughlin@gmail.com / 07815 933456
First Aider: Trevor Grinstead - tkgrinsted@yahoo.co.uk / 07872 468956