GUIDELINES

Please, make sure to read carefully the guidelines bellow before subscribing to the BJO 2024.

TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR

Ligue Francophone de Squash

Director: Jean-Marc Fraipont
+32 473 420 839

Referee: Michel Pucci
+32 497 972 710

DATE

This European Junior SILVER event will be held from first November to third November 2024.

The tournament will start on Friday 1st November 2024 at 09:00 am.

Trophy ceremony is expected on Sunday 3rd at 03:30 pm.

VENUES

Squash 22 : 33, Rue des vingt-deux, 4000 Liège,
+32 4 253 25 55
www.squash22.be

Les Marmots: 82, Rue Douffet, 4020 Liège
+32 496 50 10 12
https://lesmarmotsasbl.be/

CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES

11th of October 2024

CATEGORIES

Girls under 13, 15, 17 and 19.
Boys under 13, 15, 17 and 19.

Age categories may be combined due to low entry levels at the discretion of the Tournament Organiser. If age categories are combined, players will receive ranking points for the age category played in. Ranking points will not be awarded for draws of less than 4 players.

Players are only allowed to enter one category.

ELIGIBILITY

The Belgian Junior Open is open to all players under the age of 13, 15, 17 and 19 on 3rd November 2024 (final scheduled date of the event). Any player shall be entitled to enter providing that he/she is under the age of 13/15/17/19 (according to the category entered) on the closing day of the tournament.

As specified by the European Squash Federation; to compete in all ESF registered events, all players, coaches, managers and other officials must be registered with ESF. This must be approved and validated by the relevant MNF.

The MNF is responsible for ensuring that all players, coaches, managers and other officials are registered with ESF prior to entry, and their entry is fully supported.

Players can register for ESID with ESF through the ESF tournament software website: https://esf.tournamentsoftware.com/member/createorganizationaccount.aspx?id=8B5D0106-404D-41C3-B2FB-E6FE1BCEAB52

COACHES

All team or individual player coaches designated by their Nation as part of their event onsite management team (solely or in attendance with an appointed team manager) at any Championship held under the auspices of ESF must be ESF registered, i.e. have an ESID, as their licence to attend as a formal representative. This is required at the time of them being registered to attend by their national federation.

SEEDING

The seeding and draw will be carried out using current ESF rankings valid at the tournament closing date, in accordance with the ESF Junior Circuit Guidelines Section D.

The seeding will be published online 5 days prior to the event using the current ESF Junior Ranking, together with the starting times of each age group. The draw will be published 2 days before the event.

MATCHES

All matches played will consist of the best of five games, under the rules of the WSF. The Tournament Organisers reserve the right to organize plate matches consisting of the best of three games.

All players are guaranteed a minimum of three matches.

Scoring will be to PAR 11 scoring (to 2 clear points).

DRAWS

Maximum draw size: 64 (3 days event).

The seeding lists and time of the first matches for specific age groups will be published at least 5 days prior to the start date, or alternatively a date and time for all participants to report to the TD will be stated.

REFEREEING

All players will be expected to mark and referee matches.

BALL

The Dunlop Pro ball will be used.

CLOTHING

Players must wear suitable squash attire including non-marking shoes.

EYE GUARDS

Wearing of approved eye protection on court is mandatory for this event, during & outside competition play, including during the warm-up.
Players will not be allowed to get in court without protection.

RECORDING

The recording of matches for coaching/performance analysis purposes is acceptable provided the player and/or their parents/coaches do not object previously.

The Junior Open will be publishing draws, results, photos of players as well as live streaming.

PRIZES

There will be trophies in all categories and a Fair-Play Award.

INSURANCE

Players enter and play in the tournament at their own risk. Neither the organisers nor the ESF will accept responsibility for any claims including for injury or accident.

Suitable insurance must be arranged by the player or the participating federation.

All players have to wear approved protective eye guards on court.

ESF GUIDELINES

The event complies with the ESF Junior Circuit Guidelines, a copy of which is available on the ESF website www.europeansquash.com; all participating MNAs should make sure that all relevant people (including coaches, managers and players) are aware of the Guidelines and their requirements.

ENTRIES

Only entries made through and/or endorsed by the relevant national federation will be accepted. To enter the tournament please use the official entry form and send it by e-mail it to:

E-mail: lfs.bjo2024@gmail.com
E-mail subject: "BJO2024" and "Your Federation"/ Name and Surname.

By entering this tournament the MNA confirms that they will make sure that all relevant people (including coaches, managers and players) are aware of the ESF Junior Circuit Guidelines and their requirements as well as the rules for this tournament.

Players will need to have an ESID number.

ESID

As specified by the European Squash Federation; to compete in all ESF registered events, all players, coaches, managers and other officials must be registered with ESF. This must be approved and validated by the relevant MNF.

The MNF is responsible for ensuring that all players, coaches, managers and other officials are registered with ESF prior to entry, and their entry is fully supported. Players can register for ESID with ESF through the ESF tournament software website:
https://europeansquash.com/event/belgium-junior-open-2024/

By entering this tournament the MNA confirms that they will make sure that all relevant people (including coaches, managers and players) are aware of the ESF Junior Circuit Guidelines and their requirements as well as the rules for this tournament.

TOURNAMENT PACKAGES

for more details.

PAYMENT

The entry fee must be paid by bank transfer (net of bank charges, latest by closing date!) to:

Bank: BELFIUS BANK
Account holder: Ligue Francophone de Squash
Bank address : Avenue de Mai, 260 – 1200 Bruxelles – Belgium
IBAN : BE51 0682 2224 0262
BIC: GKCCBEBB

Please mark payment clearly for BJO 2018 + name of player(s)/assoc. + country

TRANSPORT

Players (who take the full package) and officials will be picked-up and dropped off at Brussels Airport (Zaventem International Airport), Charleroi / Brussels South Airport and Midi station (international Brussels rail station).

There will be a bus transfer service between the hotel and the clubs.

ESF PENALTIES

The tournament is part of the ESF Junior Circuit and will be run in accordance with the ESF Junior Guidelines, a copy of which is available on the ESF website www.europeansquash.com.
MNFs should make sure that all relevant people (including coaches, managers and players) are aware of the Guidelines and their requirements.

The tournament will be run under the terms and conditions as set out in ESF Regulations: Code of Conduct - The tournament will be run under the terms and conditions as set out in EUROPEAN SQUASH FEDERATION PRIVACY POLICY as published on the ESF website www.europeansquash.com

A late withdrawal is a withdrawal made 2 days or less before the start date of the tournament. Ranking penalties may be applied to the records of the players who fail to turn up or who make a late withdrawal not supported by a medical certificate.

Please note: The medical certificate must clearly state the players name, date of birth and nature of the illness/injury the certificate must cover the date of the relevant tournament and must be sent to the ESF Office within 2 days after the final day of the tournament.

If a player:

Has entered a tournament and fails to turn up, he/she will receive zero ranking points for the tournament

Fails to play out all scheduled matches for any reason other than illness or injury, he/she may receive zero ranking points for the tournament

If zero points are awarded the points will count as one of the players 4 best results for the rolling 12 months period and will be taken into account when dividing the points to obtain the ranking average. This penalty will be applied automatically

Commits either of these offence for a second time within a 12 months period, he/she may be banned from the ESF Juniors Circuit for a period of 12 months.

WITHDRAWALS & PACKAGES REIMBURSEMENTS

Following a withdrawal, fees and packages should be reimbursed as follows:

• Withdrawal up to 14 days before the start date of a tournament: fees reimbursed in full (less bank charges).

• Withdrawal 3-14 days before the start date of a tournament: 50% of fees reimbursed (less bank charges)

• Withdrawal 2 days or less before the start date of a tournament: no reimbursement at the discretion of the tournament organizer

EVALUATION

A link to an online survey will be sent to all participants after the tournament has taken place. Responses are anonymous and will be collated by the ESF office.

ACTIVITIES

A free activity (not determined yet) will be organized by Liège-sports and will be accessible to all (players, coaches and parents).

MUST SEE: 200 meters from squash 22, there will also be the Liège fair (the largest in Belgium). This fair will be in Liège from September 1 to November 12! more info on https://www.foiredeliegeofficiel.be/