INFORMATION
Grand Prix events are one day entry level tournaments with matches played best of 3 games. Players are guaranteed 3 matches. Players use a regular double dot ball and should be able to consistently serve and rally. Divisions offered are Girls and Boys U9, U11, U13, and U15. Draws may be combined depending on final registration numbers.
A player who wins two Grand Prix’s must move up an age group for the remainder of the season. If a player wins two U15 events, they will be deemed to have graduated the circuit as there is no additional age category for them to move to and should progress to the Silver circuit.
Tournament: Junior Grand Prix #5
Date: 7 December 2024
Registration Deadline: 27 November 2024
Divisions: Boys and Girls U9, U11, U13, U15, & U17
Host Venue: The Oakville Club, 56 Water Street, Oakville, Ontario, L6J 2Y3
White clothing only policy: The Oakville Club allows white clothing only with up to 10% colour. We have a small Pro Shop that sells whites however there is no guarantee we'd have your size so be sure to visit well before the tournament to check availability. Another option is Merchant of Tennis located a minute drive from the club.
Tournament Chair: Mel Jans
Entry Fee: $55 inc HST (late entries may be accepted if feasible and will be subject to a $5 surcharge)
Entry includes: 3 matches guaranteed, tournament souvenir and medals/prizes for the top 3 finishers, Pizza (Cheese and Pepperoni) will be served.
Eyeguards: Must be worn by all players at Ontario Championships. Officials will monitor the use of eyewear
Refund Policy: Any withdrawals before the entry deadline will receive a refund less 15% admin fee. Any withdrawals after the entry deadline will not receive a refund
Additional policies and resources can be found on the Squash Ontario Policies webpage
ELIGIBILITY
As these events involve ranking points, all players must purchase a competitive membership before signing up for any Grand Prix, Silver, or Gold event.
A player who wins two Grand Prix’s must move up an age group for the remainder of the season. If a player wins two U15 events, they will be deemed to have graduated from the circuit as there is no additional age category for them to move into.
Winners of all events will be invited to the end of season Grand Prix finale to play in their current age group.
Players must play in the age group that corresponds with their age at the time of the event (i.e if your child is 11 years old on the day of the tournament, they need to enter the U13 division)
The restrictions on who can play these events, or who must move up are based off the Squash Ontario rankings at the closing date.
Boys and Girls U9
All players welcome to play.
Boys and Girls U11
Must be ranked outside the top 3 in this age group to play.
Boys and Girls U13
Must be ranked outside top 8 in this age group to play.
Boys and Girls U15
Must be ranked outside the top 10 in this age group to play.
DONATIONS
Consider Making a Donation to Squash Ontario
Squash Ontario is a not-for-profit that relies on the support of our community donors and program sponsors to enable sport growth and athlete development. If you have the means to give, we would appreciate a donation through the registration process on Club Locker as an Event Patron, or you can make a donation through our Lee Hanebury Junior Squash Fund which will result in a tax receipt. The Ontario squash community is truly one of a kind and we thank everyone who wishes to contribute to growing this amazing game.
For more information about our sport growth and athlete development programs, visit our donation webpage.