Update on competitive calendar

 

Here is an update on the competitive season.  Squash Nova Scotia is still looking at the possibility of operating tournaments and leagues this season, but with clubs still operating with limited capacity, it is unlikely that this will happen before the new year.  Any competitive play we have will likely look different as we explore ways to limit the mingling of large groups of people, to operate within the risk tolerance of players, clubs and the province.  We will keep you updated on progress as we know more.

I also share the updated Squash Canada tentative competitive calendar

Squash Canada update on 2021 Canadian Championships

Competitive Calendar Updates

Regrettably, Squash Canada has taken the decision to cancel all of the rescheduled Fall national championships due to lingering COVID-19 restrictions and concerns.  The 2020 Canadian Mixed Doubles, the 2020 Canadian Junior (Closed) , The Canadian Senior National, the Canadian Masters and the Canadian U23 championships have been  cancelled. There were still existed too many restrictions in effect such as no competition yet permitted in current Phase, limits on the number of people allowed in the facility and 14-day quarantine requirements for people returning to as many as eight provinces/territories.

Given the current uptick in cases in the certain parts of the country, SC has also postponed the 2021 Canadian Junior Open from Dec 2020, with plans to hold it in early summer 2021.

Given this information, and the dearth of open courts in the province, and the continued uncertainty over the opening of the courts at SMU, it is with sadness that I am officially cancelling the 2020 NS Open and the 2020 Atlantics.

Please note that the Board is looking at how we can look at providing some opportunities for sanctioned play and limited tournament play, however given the current public health constraints, whatever competitive play opportunities we can present will look different.  As part of that we are putting together a survey to get an understanding of what you feel about return to competitive play and your safety.  This will be sent out next week.

Given this the Board voted unanimously on Thursday to extend existing memberships for a further 120 days.  This has the effect of extending memberships that were in place on 15 Mar 2020 for a total of 300 days.  Please remember that memberships run on a 365 day basis vice a seasonal basis and so memberships will restart counting time on 9 Jan 2021.

 

Seeking entries for the Canadian Men’s Teams Championship Feb 14-16 2020 in Winnepeg MB

Squash NS is seeking at least three top rated men to represent Nova Scotia in this event which brings top ranked men from across Canada to play in a team format.

Event rules and eligibility and event details are here

http://squash.ca/en/events/2020canadianmensteamchampionship

Athlete support: Squash NS will pay the entry fee for the team and will reimburse up to $250 per athlete in expenses supported by receipts and an expense form.

In the event that more than three players are interested, a playoff will be held prior to 23 Jan 2020 to select the team.

Please indicate your interest by signing up at https://clublocker.com/tournaments/11828/info

Seeking entries for the Canadian Women’s Teams Championship Feb 14-16 2020 in Gatineau QC

Squash NS is seeking at least three top rated women to represent Nova Scotia in this event which brings top ranked women from across Canada to play in a team format.

Event rules and eligibility and event details are here http://squash.ca/en/events/2020canadianwomensteamchampionships

Athlete support: Squash NS will pay the entry fee for the team and will reimburse up to $250 per athlete in expenses supported by receipts and an expense form.

In the event that more than three players are interested, a playoff will be held prior to 23 Jan 2020 to select the team.

Depending on interest and the calibre of players, we might consider sending a second team.

Please indicate your interest by registering at https://clublocker.com/tournaments/11829/info