CHAMPIONSHIP GUIDELINES

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1 CHAMPIONSHIP GUIDELINES Version 2 1 st July 2016

2 Table of Contents SECTION 1 - GENERAL INTRODUCTION: MISSION STATEMENT: COMMITTEES DEFINITIONS OWNERSHIP: SRFI CHAMPIONSHIP PERIOD I-SPIN (INDIA SQUASH PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER) CHANGES TO GUIDELINES: SECTION 2 - NATIONAL JUNIOR CIRCUIT (NJC) GENERAL: CATEGORIES: RULES CHAMPIONSHIP DURATION INSPECTION: DRAW CRITERIA TO SANCTION A CHAMPIONSHIP TABLE - 1 CHAMPIONSHIP REQUIREMENTS ELIGIBILITY ENTRIES CHAMPIONSHIP PRIZE MONEY TABLE 2 - ONE STAR CHAMPIONSHIP TABLE 3 - TWO STAR CHAMPIONSHIP TABLE 4 - THREE STAR CHAMPIONSHIP TABLE 5 - FOUR STAR CHAMPIONSHIP TABLE 6 - INDIAN JUNIOR OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP SUB JUNIOR / JUNIOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GENERAL: ENTRIES: DRAWS & SEEDING: CHAMPIONSHIP PRIZE MONEY Version 2 1 st July 2016 Page 2

3 2.12. JUNIOR RANKING: SUPERVISION OF JUNIOR RANKING: POINTS CALCULATION WITHDRAWAL WITH PENALTY: WITHDRAWAL WITHOUT PENALTY WALKOVER PENALTIES TABLE 7 NATIONAL JUNIOR CIRCUIT RANKING POINTS CHART SEEDING AND REDRAW SECTION 3 - SENIOR OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS GENERAL: CATEGORIES: RULES CHAMPIONSHIP DURATION INSPECTION: DRAW CRITERIA TO SANCTION A CHAMPIONSHIP ELIGIBILITY ENTRIES CHAMPIONSHIP PRIZE MONEY SEEDING AND REDRAW SENIOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GENERAL: ENTRIES: DRAW & SEEDING: CHAMPIONSHIP PRIZE MONEY: NATIONAL GAMES GENERAL: CATEGORIES FORMAT ELIGIBLITY and ENTRIES SECTION 4 NATIONAL DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIPS GENERAL: Version 2 1 st July 2016 Page 3

4 4.2. CATEGORIES RULES CHAMPIONSHIP DURATION INSPECTION: DRAW CRITERIA TO SANCTION A CHAMPIONSHIP TABLE 10 - CHAMPIONSHIP REQUIREMENTS ELIGIBILITY ENTRIES: EYE WEAR: REPLACEMENTS: CLOTHING: CHAMPIONSHIP PRIZE MONEY: SECTION 5 INTER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GENERAL: CATEGORIES RULES & FORMAT CHAMPIONSHIP DURATION INSPECTION: DRAW CRITERIA TO SANCTION A CHAMPIONSHIP TABLE - 11 CHAMPIONSHIP REQUIREMENTS ELIGIBILITY: ENTRIES TEAM COMPOSITION: TEAM CAPTAIN: CHAMPIONSHIP PRIZE MONEY: SECTION 6 INTERCOLLEGIATE CHAMPIONSHIPS GENERAL: CATEGORIES RULES & FORMAT: CHAMPIONSHIP DURATION Version 2 1 st July 2016 Page 4

5 6.5. INSPECTION: DRAW: CRITERIA TO SANCTION A CHAMPIONSHIP TABLE - 12 CHAMPIONSHIP REQUIREMENTS ELIGIBILITY: ENTRIES CHAMPIONSHIP PRIZE MONEY: SECTION 7 PSA WORLD TOUR IN INDIA SRFI & PROMOTER PARTNERSHIP: RULES CRITERIA TO SANCTION A CHAMPIONSHIP BENEFITS TO THE PROMOTER SECTION 8 CONDUCTING A CHAMPIONSHIP ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF SRFI DUTIES OF THE HOST ASSOCIATION / CLUB APPOINTMENTS RULES AND REGULATIONS: TOURNAMENT SOFTWARE: VENUE ARRANGEMENTS CHAMPIONSHIP COURTS CHAMPIONSHIP OFFICE: CHAMPIONSHIP HOTEL: MEDICAL SERVICES PLAYERS KIT JUNIOR AMBASSADOR (Four Star and National Championship only) TOP SEED PRIVILEGE (Four Star and National Championship only): PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES PRIZE DISTRIBUTION CEREMONY PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE: CHAMPIONSHIP FEEDBACK: DUTIES OF CHAMPIONSHIP DIRECTOR DUTIES OF CHAMPIONSHIP COMMITTEE Version 2 1 st July 2016 Page 5

6 8.5. DUTIES OF SRFI OBSERVER CHAMPIONSHIP ADJUDICATING PANEL (CAP) DUTIES OF CHAMPIONSHIP REFEREE DUTIES OF CHAMPIONSHIP ADMINISTRATOR SECTION 9 CHAMPIONSHIP PROMOTION GUIDELINES GENERAL: COLLEGE PARTNER: BRANDING / PROMOTION / MARKETING ACTIVITIES RIGHTS SUPPORT FROM SRFI SRFI PARTNERS: CHAMPIONSHIP LOGO(S): FINES AND SUSPENSIONS SECTION 10 PLAYER GUIDE I-SPIN (INDIA SQUASH PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER) AGE VERIFICATION ONLINE TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION / WITHDRAWAL EYE WEAR: PLAYER PROMOTIONS JUNIOR AMBASSADOR TOP SEED PRIVILEGE DRESS CODE PARTICIPATION CERTIFICATE CONDUCT DURING A MATCH DISCIPLINARY ACTION: GRIEVANCE: SECTION 11 - CODE OF CONDUCT GENERAL OFFENCES GRADE I GRADE II GRADE III Version 2 1 st July 2016 Page 6

7 11.3. FINES AND SUSPENSIONS Grade I Grade II: Grade III: SECTION 12 - SELECTION CRITERIA TO REPRESENT INDIA GENERAL: TO REPRESENT INDIA IN INTERNATIONAL SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS: TO REPRESENT INDIA IN INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS SELECTION COMMITTEE: Version 2 1 st July 2016 Page 7

8 SECTION 1 - GENERAL Version 2 1 st July 2016 Page 8 SRFI Guidelines 1.1. INTRODUCTION: The Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI) was formed to oversee the promotion and development of the sport in India. The SRFI headquarters is currently located in Chennai. It has more than 20 State Associations and affiliated units. The metros have dominated in terms of activities and creditable performances. Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Chennai are the current front-runners. Nevertheless it is the aspiration of the federation that the promotion of squash is taken to all corners of the country MISSION STATEMENT: The SRFI s mission is to: Create greater public awareness of Squash and increase the number of players playing the game Develop the game across the country Increase interest in the game among players and non-players Govern and manage Championships Continue to develop close relationships with member associations, clubs and Championship hosts Create a variety of benefits and services to hosts and players Create and develop the SRFI Brand to increase income opportunities COMMITTEES Championship Committee Chairman - Cyrus Poncha Championship committee members are appointed by the SRFI which comprise representatives from the 5 zones i.e. North, South, East, West and Central Grievance & Redressal Committee Chairman Muneer Sait Disciplinary Committee Chairman - Muneer Sait Referees Committee Chairman - Rajiv Reddy 1.4. DEFINITIONS SRFI is the Squash Rackets Federation of India CHAMPIONSHIP refers to a single event. Championships is used when two events (such as National Junior Individual and Team Championship) follow each other and are treated as a joint entity CHAMPIONSHIP COMMITTEE is a Committee appointed by the SRFI and charged with ensuring that all Championships are administered and coordinated effectively. It also has the authority to rule on any matters related to Championships not covered by these guidelines HOST ASSOCIATION / CLUB is the State Association or Club that has been appointed to conduct an SRFI Championship ORGANISING CHAIRMAN is appointed by the Host Association / Club to oversee the efficient conduct of the Championship CHAMPIONSHIP DIRECTOR is appointed by the Host Association / Club and approved by the SRFI to conduct the Championship on site SRFI OBSERVER is appointed by the SRFI to ensure the Championship is

9 conducted as per the SRFI championship guidelines and arbitrate in case of any disputes. The SRFI Observer will be the SRFI s principal contact at the event CHAMPIONSHIP ADJUDICATING PANEL (CAP) Is appointed by the SRFI Observer to ensure the Championship is conducted as per the SRFI guidelines CHAMPIONSHIP ADMINISTRATOR is appointed by the SRFI and charged with ensuring the tournament is administered using Tournament Software CHAMPIONSHIP REFEREE is appointed by the SRFI to allocate match officials and make final decisions where applicable on matters that relate to the Rules of the Game CHAMPIONSHIP ORGANISING COMMITTEE is formed by the Host Association / Club and charged with ensuring that the Championship is administered as per SRFI guidelines STATE ASSOCIATION is the sole, officially recognised, state organisation that is responsible for the promotion and development of Squash in that state I-SPIN refers to India-Squash Personal Identification Number NATIONAL JUNIOR CIRCUIT (NJC) is a series of selected Junior Championships SUB JUNIORS refers to categories under the age of JUNIOR refers to categories under the age of SENIOR refers to categories above the age of MASTER refers to categories above the age of CLOSING DATE is the day when registration closes for a Championship START DATE is the first day of scheduled play in a Championship TOURNAMENT SOFTWARE is the program to be used for all Championships to make draws SQUAD are Teams plus reserves nominated for a Championship MATCHES are between individual players TIES are between opposing teams TEAM are players nominated to play in a specific Tie GENDER Words implying only the masculine gender shall be interpreted to include the feminine gender PAR 11 is Point-A-Rally scoring to 11 points NADA is the National Anti-Doping Agency WADA is the World Anti-Doping Agency WSF is the World Squash Federation ASF is the Asian Squash Federation ESF is the European Squash Federation PSA is the Professional Squash Association OWNERSHIP: The Championships shall be governed and managed by the SRFI. The SRFI promulgates guidelines for the purpose of providing fair and reasonable rules for the orderly and uniform conduct of Squash Championships sanctioned by the SRFI SRFI CHAMPIONSHIP PERIOD The calendar period will be from January to December. Version 2 1 st July 2016 Page 9

10 National Championship - Suggested period February or June Sub Junior / Junior National Championship Suggested period October or November Indian Junior Open Suggested period August or September There is no restriction on the number of 1, 2 or 3 Star junior championships conducted in a year SRFI will sanction a maximum of two 4 star Championships in a calendar quarter. Only one 4 star Championship will be sanctioned in the quarter in which the Sub Junior / Junior National Championship is held The SRFI may sanction tournaments outside the suggested period at its discretion I-SPIN (INDIA SQUASH PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER) All players participating in any SRFI Championship must have a registered I- SPIN I-SPIN registration fee for Junior Players is Rs. 1,500 + online convenience charges per year (January - December). This should be renewed annually Players registering for the first time after 1st July of any year shall pay a fee of Rs online convenience charges There shall be no registration fee for players who are 19 years and above Players can register by completing the online registration form on The annual registration fee is subject to change All players must provide a valid Date of Birth (DOB) proof during I-SPIN registration If the player submits an inaccurate DOB, the player may be banned from playing any SRFI Championships in the future CHANGES TO GUIDELINES: Changes may be made as and when required subject to approval of the SRFI management. Version 2 1 st July 2016 Page 10

11 SECTION 2 - NATIONAL JUNIOR CIRCUIT (NJC) SRFI Guidelines 2.1. GENERAL: The circuit is a series of selected Junior Championships. The objective of the SRFI National Junior Circuit is to create a regular series of Junior Championships in each of the States in the interest of developing the game and giving the State Opens added recognition. It will also enable the SRFI to release a regular National ranking list. Only Junior Open Events, sanctioned by the SRFI, shall qualify to be a SRFI Junior Circuit Event CATEGORIES: All age groups as listed below may be organised: Boys and Girls U Boys and Girls U Boys and Girls U Boys and Girls U Boys and Girls U RULES PAR (Point-A-Rally) 11 Scoring (to 2 clear points) will be used Matches may be played to the best of 3 or 5 games WSF Rules of the World Singles Game will be applied throughout the tournament CHAMPIONSHIP DURATION It is recommended that an event be conducted over a 4-6 day period If there is large number of entries the number of days may be increased It is recommended that a Championship be hosted over a weekend INSPECTION: When a new Championship host wishes to conduct a Championship the SRFI will appoint an Observer to carry out an inspection visit(s) of the venue. The SRFI Observer will approve the Championship venue based on the following: Number of courts, Court condition and specifications Venue locality Basic amenities - Wash room, Tournament Office, Internet, etc Number of quality hotels close to the venue DRAW Championship will be played on a knockout or a circuit basis A minimum of 8 entries is required in a category If a category does not have 8 entries, the category will be cancelled and the players will be merged with the next higher age category. Players in the lower category have a choice to play or withdraw without penalty The seeding and draws will be managed by the SRFI Championship Committee A Championship may have a qualification draw prior to the main draw Draws will be uploaded on to the Championship website at least 7 days before the Version 2 1 st July 2016 Page 11

12 start date. SRFI Guidelines 2.7. CRITERIA TO SANCTION A CHAMPIONSHIP Host Associations / Clubs are to submit the completed Championship Registration Form and Championship Agreement (available with the SRFI) in the time scale as per Table-1, by to office@indiasquash.com The Championship Committee will scrutinise the above documents and sanction the event within 14 days of receiving the hard copy The Championship status is granted to events which meet the criteria as per Table-1. Championship Status TABLE - 1 CHAMPIONSHIP REQUIREMENTS Amounts are in Submission Min. No. Playoff for Championship of of courts Positions Registration Registration required Fee Documents Player Entry Fee Total Prize Money One star 3 Months 1-5, ,00,000 Two star 3 Months 2 Top 4 10, ,00,000 Three star 3 Months 3 Top 8 20, ,00,000 Four star 4 Months 3 Top 8 25, ,00,000 Indian Junior Open (4 star) 6 Months 4 Top 8 30, ,00,000 Junior Nationals 6 Months 6 Top 16 1,50, ELIGIBILITY Players have to be under the respective age in the category participated in, on the last date of the Championship Only I-SPIN members will be allowed to participate in a Championship Players are required to register and pay the appropriate entry fee online for a Championship through Cash/DD/Cheque payments will not be accepted A player can participate in only one age category. Version 2 1 st July 2016 Page 12

13 2.9. ENTRIES Must be submitted via online registration on Thereafter, the entries received need to be endorsed by the players respective state association Online registration will close at least 21 days prior to the Championship CHAMPIONSHIP PRIZE MONEY The Championship Host / Club shall pay prize money as per the relevant Championship status Tax as per Government of India regulations may be deducted for prize money above Rs. 20, Tax of 10 % will be deducted for players who submit their PAN card to the Championship Director/Administrator prior to the event. Tax of 20 % will be deducted for players who do not submit their PAN card TABLE 2 - ONE STAR CHAMPIONSHIP Amounts are in BU19 GU19 BU17 GU17 BU15 GU15 BU13 GU13 BU11 GU11 WINNER 6,930 5,460 5,040 4,410 4,200 3,780 3,570 3,150 2,940 2,520 RUNNER UP 3,960 3,120 2,880 2,520 2,400 2,160 2,040 1,800 1,680 1,440 SF 2,805 2,210 2,040 1,785 1,700 1,530 1,445 1,275 1,190 1,020 SF 2,805 2,210 2,040 1,785 1,700 1,530 1,445 1,275 1,190 1,020 TOTAL 16,500 13,000 12,000 10,500 10,000 9,000 8,500 7,500 7,000 6,000 Version 2 1 st July 2016 Page 13

14 TABLE 3 - TWO STAR CHAMPIONSHIP Amounts are in SRFI Guidelines BU19 GU19 BU17 GU17 BU15 GU15 BU13 GU13 BU11 GU11 WINNER 13,860 10,920 10,080 8,820 8,400 7,560 7,140 6,300 5,880 5,040 RUNNER UP 7,920 6,240 5,760 5,040 4,800 4,320 4,080 3,600 3,360 2,880 3 rd 6,600 5,200 4,800 4,200 4,000 3,600 3,400 3,000 2,800 2,400 4 th 4,620 3,640 3,360 2,940 2,800 2,520 2,380 2,100 1,960 1,680 TOTAL 33,000 26,000 24,000 21,000 20,000 18,000 17,000 15,000 14,000 12, TABLE 4 - THREE STAR CHAMPIONSHIP Amounts are in BU19 GU19 BU17 GU17 BU15 GU15 BU13 GU13 BU11 GU11 WINNER 21,120 16,640 15,360 13,440 12,800 11,520 10,880 9,600 8,960 7,680 RUNNER UP 12,540 9,880 9,120 7,980 7,600 6,840 6,460 5,700 5,320 4,560 3rd 9,240 7,280 6,720 5,880 5,600 5,040 4,760 4,200 3,920 3,360 4th 5,940 4,680 4,320 3,780 3,600 3,240 3,060 2,700 2,520 2,160 5th 5,280 4,160 3,840 3,360 3,200 2,880 2,720 2,400 2,240 1,920 6th 4,620 3,640 3,360 2,940 2,800 2,520 2,380 2,100 1,960 1,680 7th 3,960 3,120 2,880 2,520 2,400 2,160 2,040 1,800 1,680 1,440 8th 3,300 2,600 2,400 2,100 2,000 1,800 1,700 1,500 1,400 1,200 TOTAL 66,000 52,000 48,000 42,000 40,000 36,000 34,000 30,000 28,000 24,000 Version 2 1 st July 2016 Page 14

15 TABLE 5 - FOUR STAR CHAMPIONSHIP Amounts are in SRFI Guidelines BU19 GU19 BU17 GU17 BU15 GU15 BU13 GU13 BU11 GU11 WINNER 26,400 20,800 19,200 16,800 16,000 14,400 13,600 12,000 11,200 9,600 RUNNER UP 15,675 12,350 11,400 9,975 9,500 8,550 8,075 7,125 6,650 5,700 3 rd 11,550 9,100 8,400 7,350 7,000 6,300 5,950 5,250 4,900 4,200 4 th 7,425 5,850 5,400 4,725 4,500 4,050 3,825 3,375 3,150 2,700 5 th 6,600 5,200 4,800 4,200 4,000 3,600 3,400 3,000 2,800 2,400 6 th 5,775 4,550 4,200 3,675 3,500 3,150 2,975 2,625 2,450 2,100 7 th 4,950 3,900 3,600 3,150 3,000 2,700 2,550 2,250 2,100 1,800 8 th 4,125 3,250 3,000 2,625 2,500 2,250 2,125 1,875 1,750 1,500 TOTAL 82,500 65,000 60,000 52,500 50,000 45,000 42,500 37,500 35,000 30, TABLE 6 - INDIAN JUNIOR OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP Amounts are in BU19 GU19 BU17 GU17 BU15 GU15 BU13 GU13 BU11 GU11 WINNER 31,680 24,960 23,040 20,160 19,200 17,280 16,320 14,400 13,440 11,520 RUNNER UP 18,810 14,820 13,680 11,970 11,400 10,260 9,690 8,550 7,980 6,840 3 rd 13,860 10,920 10,080 8,820 8,400 7,560 7,140 6,300 5,880 5,040 4 th 8,910 7,020 6,480 5,670 5,400 4,860 4,590 4,050 3,780 3,240 5 th 7,920 6,240 5,760 5,040 4,800 4,320 4,080 3,600 3,360 2,880 6 th 6,930 5,460 5,040 4,410 4,200 3,780 3,570 3,150 2,940 2,520 7 th 5,940 4,680 4,320 3,780 3,600 3,240 3,060 2,700 2,520 2,160 8 th 4,950 3,900 3,600 3,150 3,000 2,700 2,550 2,250 2,100 1,800 TOTAL 99,000 78,000 72,000 63,000 60,000 54,000 51,000 45,000 42,000 36,000 Version 2 1 st July 2016 Page 15

16 2.11. SUB JUNIOR / JUNIOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GENERAL: This is a SRFI 5 star ranking event owned by the SRFI and conducted annually. The SRFI shall appoint a state / club to hosts this Championship. The Sub Junior / National Championship is the most prestigious Junior Event on the SRFI Calendar ENTRIES: There will be play off for the top 16 positions in all categories These players will be required to play until the last day DRAWS & SEEDING: The Sub Junior / Junior National Championships will have a main draw (3 or 4 days) and a qualification draw (up to 3 days) depending on the number of entries. The main draw size will be 16 for all categories. The qualification draw size is not restricted. 8 players will be given a direct entry into the main draw while the other 8 players will be filled after the qualification event On the closing date, the top 8 entries received in each category as per the SRFI ranking will be placed directly in the main draw. All other entrants will play the qualification event. Only in exceptional circumstances the SRFI seeding committee may deviate from the rankings At the conclusion of the qualification event, successful qualifiers (top 8 boys and girls in each category) will be drawn into the main draw. The first name drawn will go into the first vacant qualification slot and so on Four lucky losers (players who lose in the final round of qualification) will also be drawn in each category to replace any withdrawals prior to the start of the main draw. The first drawn lucky loser becomes the 1st reserve and so on CHAMPIONSHIP PRIZE MONEY - This Championship will not carry any prize money JUNIOR RANKING: - The SRFI National Junior Ranking is the ranking given to juniors (Boys & Girls u19, u17, u15, u13 & u11) who participate in the following status / level of Championships that are held across the world:- A. SRFI National Junior Circuit (NJC) One Star Two Star Three Star Four Star (including Indian Junior Open) Five Star B. World Squash Federation Championship (WSF) World Junior Individual (Five Star) C. Asian Squash Federation Championships (ASF) Silver (One Star) Bronze (One Star) Version 2 1 st July 2016 Page 16

17 Gold (Two Star) Platinum (Three Star) Asian Junior Individual (Four Star) D. European Squash Federation (ESF) Championships. Junior Open (JO) (One Star) Gran prix (GP) (Two Star) Super Series (SS) (Three Star) British Junior (Four Star) SRFI Guidelines SUPERVISION OF JUNIOR RANKING: The Championship Committee will publish the rankings in the first week of every month at and will oversee the overall management of the Rankings POINTS CALCULATION All tournaments that are completed by the last day of the month will be considered for ranking for the next month Ranking points will be granted to Indian nationals. Foreigners who have resided in India for a period of more than 180 days may also be granted ranking points The top 64 players in every tournament will receive ranking points and will be included in the National Junior ranking list in the relevant age group A player s average point is calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. The ranking list is based on the total number of points accumulated (best four or less) by a player in these events in the previous 12 months, divided by 4. If a player has played more than 4 events in the previous 12 months, only the best 4 results will be divided to obtain the average When a player has played in two age categories and moves to the higher age category following a birthday, 50% of each of the best 4 results from the lower category will be transferred and the two records merged. Results from the higher age category will take precedence and will always be used to calculate the average, regardless of whether or not these results are the top four highest. Results from the lower age category will only be included in the calculation if the player has less than 4 results in the past 12 months, in the higher age category. To give a fair chance to all players who move over to the higher age category, their higher age category listing will be created in the month prior to their respective birthday. Their lower age category listing will remain in the ranking list until the end of the month in which their respective birthdays fall WITHDRAWAL WITH PENALTY: Player will be awarded zero points and listed as a walkover (WO) in the rankings page for the following: Withdrawing after the closing date and not supported by a medical certificate or written justification before the start of the championship. Version 2 1 st July 2016 Page 17

18 Failing to turn up for a Championship Withdrawing for the second time within a 12-month period WO will count as one of their 4 best results for the rolling 12-month period and will be taken into account when dividing the points to obtain the ranking average. If a player commits one of these offences for a second time within a 12-month period, the player may be banned from the SRFI Junior Circuit for a maximum period of 12 months WITHDRAWAL WITHOUT PENALTY One withdrawal after the closing of entries will be permitted per year (12 month rolling period) with a supporting medical certificate or a written justification (submitted before the start of the championship) which will be listed as a Withdrawal (WD) in the rankings page, without a zero point penalty. Withdrawal without penalty will be permitted only for players having no WD or WO against their names in the previous 12 month period However, a second or subsequent non-penalized withdrawal may be permitted at the discretion of the championship committee, provided that the player is withdrawing due to the same condition, with a supporting document. This may only be allowed if the entries for the second / subsequent tournament(s) had closed prior to the first withdrawal. All penalties will count as part of their 4 best results for the rolling 12-month period and will be taken into account when dividing the points to obtain the ranking average In the event player(s) registered for a tournament are unable to participate due to a natural disaster or cancellation / diversion of flights or trains, they are deemed to not have registered for the tournament, provided the committee is convinced that the players showed full intent to participate in the Championship and the situation was beyond their control WALKOVER PENALTIES If a player fails to play out all scheduled matches they will receive zero ranking points for the tournament unless a medical certificate or written justification is ed to office@indiasquash.com within two days of the completion of the Championship If zero points are awarded, the points will count as one of the player s 4 best results for the rolling 12-month period and will be taken into account when dividing the points to obtain the ranking average. This penalty will be applied automatically. Version 2 1 st July 2016 Page 18

19 TABLE 7 NATIONAL JUNIOR CIRCUIT RANKING POINTS CHART Positions Five Star Five Four Four Three Three Two Two One One Star Star Star Star Star Star Star Star Star Circuit Knockououououout Knock- Knock- Knock- Knock- Circuit Circuit Circuit Circuit / / POINTS FOR QUALIFICATION EVENT - If a qualification event is played, points will be awarded as follows: position - similar to 17/32 position as indicated in the chart above position - 75% of points received by 17/32 position position - 50% of points received by 17/32 position SEEDING AND REDRAW Seeding Seeding will be done using the SRFI Junior ranking list valid at the closing date for entries. Upto 50% of the draw size will be seeded where possible Seeding will be done randomly in brackets of 3/4, 5/8, 9/16, 17/32 & 33/64 (Only players ranked No.1 & No.2 will be placed in the draw). In exceptional circumstances the SRFI Championship Committee may seed players as deemed appropriate In the event of players having identical ranking, priority for seeding & selection to the main draw where applicable will be given to: Version 2 1 st July 2016 Page 19

20 The player who has played more number of events in the ranking period. Published disciplinary zeros will not count as an event If still equal, ranking of the previous month will be considered and If still equal the allocation will be done on lottery Redraw (Main Draw only): Regardless of the number of players in the draw a redraw will take place only where 1 of the top 4 seeds or 2 of the top 8 seeds withdraw 48 hours before the tournament start date as per the following sequence: Seeds 1/2 withdraw 3rd seed replaces withdrawn player, 5th seed replaces 3rd seed, 9th seed replaces 5th seed and so on Seeds 3/4 withdraw 5th seed replaces withdrawn player, 9th seed replaces 5th seed, 17th seed replaces 9th seed and so on Seeds 5/8 withdraw 9th seed replaces withdrawn player, 17th seed replaces 9th seed and so on With less than 48 hours prior to the start of the event, the original draw will remain the same and the word Ret will be mentioned as the result In exceptional circumstances (e.g. an error in seeding, a player placed in the wrong draw, a player missed out completely etc) a reseeding/redraw may take place after approval of the Championship Committee Redraw (Qualification & Main Draw): Withdrawal of top 8 player(s) from the main draw upto 3 hours before qualification starts If player(s) seeded 1-4 withdraw a redraw will be done with the highest ranked qualifier(s) included in the main draw If player(s) seeded 5-8 withdraw there will be no change to positions 1-4 & the highest ranked qualifier(s) will be placed in the position of the withdrawn player Withdrawal of top 8 players more than 3 hours before the qualifiers are drawn into the main draw If a player(s) seeded 1-4 withdraw a redraw will be done with the player seeded 5th moving into the 3/4 position. One player from the pool of 8 qualifiers will be drawn to move into the 5/8 position. The first drawn lucky loser will be placed in the main draw in position If a player(s) seeded 5-8 withdraw there will be no change to positions 1-4. One player from the pool of 8 qualifiers will be drawn to move into the 5/8 position. The first drawn lucky loser will be placed in the main draw in position Withdrawal by a player in the main draw up to 3 hour before main draw starts If a player(s) seeded 1-4 withdraw a redraw will be done with the player seeded 5th moving into the 3/4 position. Version 2 1 st July 2016 Page 20

21 If a player(s) seeded 5-16 withdraw the lucky loser replaces the withdrawn player. If no lucky loser available then a walkover is awarded to the opponent Withdrawal by a player in the main draw less than 3 hour before main draw starts No replacement of withdrawal player, walkover awarded to opponent. Version 2 1 st July 2016 Page 21

22 SECTION 3 - SENIOR OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS SRFI Guidelines 3.1. GENERAL: Any Championship that is open to all players. The host has an option of including a masters event CATEGORIES: All groups as listed below may be organized: Men Women Professional Coach Masters Over Masters Over Masters Over Masters Over Masters Over Masters Over RULES PAR scoring (Point-A-Rally to 11) should be used Matches may be played to the best of 3 or 5 games WSF Rules of the World Singles Game will be applied throughout the championship CHAMPIONSHIP DURATION It is recommended that an event be conducted over a 3-5 day period If there are large numbers of entries the number of days may be increased It is recommended that a Championship be hosted over a weekend INSPECTION: When a new Championship host wishes to conduct a Championship the SRFI will appoint an Observer to carry out an inspection visit(s) of the venue. The SRFI Observer will approve the Championship venue based on the following: Number of courts, Court condition and specifications Venue locality Basic amenities - Wash room, Tournament Office, Internet, etc Number of quality hotels close to the venue DRAW Championship will be played on a knockout or a circuit basis A minimum of 8 entries is required in a category If a category does not have 8 entries, the category will be cancelled and the players will be merged with the next lower age category The seeding and draws will be managed by the SRFI Championship Committee A Championship may have a qualification draw prior to the main draw Draws will be uploaded on to the Championship website at least 7 days prior to the Championship. Version 2 1 st July 2016 Page 22

23 3.6. CRITERIA TO SANCTION A CHAMPIONSHIP Host Associations / Clubs are to submit the completed Championship Registration Form and Championship Agreement (available with the SRFI) in the time scale, as per Table- 9 by to office@indiasquash.com The Championship Committee will scrutinise the above documents and sanction accordingly within 14 days of receiving the hard copy The Championship status is granted to events which meet the criteria as per Table TABLE - 8 CHAMPIONSHIP REQUIREMENTS Amount are in Events Submission of Registration Documents Min. No. of courts required Playoff for Positions Championship Registration Fee Player Entry Fee Total Money Prize Open Championship 3 Months 2-5 % of Prize Money 800 As per host National Championship 6 Months , ,00, ELIGIBILITY Only I-SPIN members will be allowed to participate in a Championship Players participating in the Masters category must be above their age category as on the first day of the Championship All players under 19 years of age must use approved protective eyewear during the Championship Players are required to register and pay the appropriate entry fee online for a Championship through Cash / DD / Cheque payments will not be accepted A Professional Coach is a person who earns his livelihood from squash coaching and is employed by a club / institution A player can participate in two categories as under if permitted; Boys / Girls u11, 13, 15, 17, 19 can also play Men / Women (if conducted along with a junior event) Masters can also play Men Professional Coach can also play Men or Masters ENTRIES Must be submitted via online registration on Thereafter, the entries received need to be endorsed by the players respective state association Online registration will close at least 21 days prior to the Championship. Version 2 1 st July 2016 Page 23

24 3.9. CHAMPIONSHIP PRIZE MONEY The Championship Host / Club shall pay prize money as per the relevant Championship status Tax as per Government of India regulations may be deducted for prize money above Rs. 20, Tax of 10 % will be deducted for players who submit their PAN card to the Championship Director/Administrator prior to the event. Tax of 20 % will be deducted for players who do not submit their PAN card SEEDING AND REDRAW Seeding Seeding will be done using the SRFI Championship Committee Seeding will be done randomly in brackets of 3/4, 5/8, 9/16, 17/32 & 33/64 (Only players ranked No.1 & No.2 will be placed in the draw) Redraw (Main Draw only): Regardless of the number of players in the draw a redraw will take place only where 1 of the top 4 seeds or 2 of the top 8 seeds withdraw 48 hours before the tournament start date as per the following sequence: Seeds 1/2 withdraw 3rd seed replaces withdrawn player, 5th seed replaces 3rd seed, 9th seed replaces 5th seed and so on Seeds 3/4 withdraw 5th seed replaces withdrawn player, 9th seed replaces 5th seed, 17th seed replaces 9th seed and so on Seeds 5/8 withdraw 9th seed replaces withdrawn player, 17th seed replaces 9th seed and so on With less than 48 hours prior to the start of the event, the original draw will remain the same and the word Ret will be mentioned as the result In exceptional circumstances (e.g. an error in seeding, a player placed in the wrong draw, a player missed out completely etc) a reseeding/redraw may take place after approval of the Championship Committee Redraw (Qualification & Main Draw): Withdrawal of top 8 player(s) from the main draw upto 3 hours before qualification starts If player(s) seeded 1-4 withdraw a redraw will be done with the highest ranked qualifier(s) included in the main draw If player(s) seeded 5-8 withdraw there will be no change to positions 1-4 & the highest ranked qualifier(s) will be placed in the position of the withdrawn player Withdrawal of top 8 players more than 3 hours before the qualifiers are drawn into the main draw If a player(s) seeded 1-4 withdraw a redraw will be done with the player seeded 5th moving into the 3/4 position. One player from the pool of 8 qualifiers will be drawn to move into the 5/8 position. The first drawn lucky loser will be placed in the main draw in position Version 2 1 st July 2016 Page 24

25 If a player(s) seeded 5-8 withdraw there will be no change to positions 1-4. One player from the pool of 8 qualifiers will be drawn to move into the 5/8 position. The first drawn lucky loser will be placed in the main draw in position Withdrawal by a player in the main draw up to 3 hour before main draw starts If a player(s) seeded 1-4 withdraw a redraw will be done with the player seeded 5th moving into the 3/4 position If a player(s) seeded 5-16 withdraw the lucky loser replaces the withdrawn player. If no lucky loser available then a walkover is awarded to the opponent Withdrawal by a player in the main draw less than 3 hour before main draw starts No replacement of withdrawal player, walkover awarded to opponent SENIOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GENERAL: The Senior National Championships will be conducted in accordance with Section 3 and extended by the following regulations. The SRFI shall appoint a state / club to hosts this annual Championship. The National Championship is the most prestigious event on the SRFI Calendar ENTRIES: There will be a play off for the top 4 positions in the Men s & Women s categories These players will be required to play until the last day DRAW & SEEDING: The SRFI Championship Committee will do the seedings The National Championships (Men s) will have a main draw (4 days) and a qualification draw (up to 3 days) depending on the number of entries. The main draw size will be 16. The qualification draw size is not restricted. 8 or 12 players will be given a direct entry into the main draw based on the rankings given by the Championship Committee, while the other 8 or 4 players will be filled after the qualification event At the conclusion of the qualification event, successful qualifiers (top 8 or 4) will be drawn into the main draw. The first name drawn will go into the first vacant qualification slot and so on Up to four lucky losers (players who lose in the final round of qualification) will also be drawn in each category to replace any withdrawals prior to the start of the main draw. The first drawn lucky loser becomes the 1st reserve and so on All other categories will have a main draw. Version 2 1 st July 2016 Page 25

26 CHAMPIONSHIP PRIZE MONEY: The Championship Host / Club shall pay prize money as per Table % of the Prize money will be deducted from the Men s and Women s category if it does not have 48 entries on the closing date of registration Tax as per Govt. of India regulations may be deducted for prize money above Rs. 20, Tax of 10% will be deducted for players who submit their PAN card to the Championship Director / Administrator prior to the event. Tax of 20% will be deducted for players who do not submit their PAN card TABLE - 9 SENIOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PRIZE MONEY Amount are in MENS WOMENS PRO COACH OVER 35 0VER 40 OVER 45 OVER 50 OVER 55 OVER 60 WINNER 1,25,000 1,25,000 50,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 RUNNER UP 67,500 67,500 27,500 8,250 8,250 8,250 8,250 8,250 8,250 3rd 37,500 37,500 15,000 4,500 4,500 4,500 4,500 4,500 4,500 4th 25,000 25,000 10,000 4,500 4,500 4,500 4,500 4,500 4,500 QF (each) 9,000 9,000 5,500 TOTAL 2,91,000 2,91,000 1,24,500 32,250 32,250 32,250 32,250 32,250 32, NATIONAL GAMES GENERAL: The Championships will be run in accordance with the SRFI Championship Rules CATEGORIES: Men & Women Singles Affiliated states may send up to 3 players per state. States where there are no affiliated units, or where affiliation is in dispute the Squash Rackets Federation of India will nominate the players after a selection trial FORMAT: The tournament will be conducted on a knock out basis ELIGIBLITY and ENTRIES: To be eligible for participation in the National Games, a competitor must observe and abide by the National Games rules of the IOA and, in addition, the rules of the National federation of the sport he/she represents. Version 2 1 st July 2016 Page 26

27 A sportsperson can represent either the State to which he/she belongs by birth or the state in which he/she is working or residing at least for the last six (6) months immediately proceeding the Opening Ceremony day of the National Games. Participation from any other state shall disqualify him/her from the National Games In case of sportsperson employed in the state other then his/ her State of birth and chooses to represent the state of birth he/ she should inform the state Association where the he/ she is working his option at least two (2) months before the National Games. Failing which he/she will not be allowed to represent his/her state of birth State/UT team or individual for National Games shall be sponsored by the respective State Olympic Associations which are affiliate to IOA. State Olympic Associations will sponsor the State team selected by the state sport association of the respective discipline affiliated to the State Olympic Associations and the National Federation concerned which in turn is affiliated to or recognized by IOA. Version 2 1 st July 2016 Page 27

28 SECTION 4 NATIONAL DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIPS SRFI Guidelines 4.1. GENERAL: The SRFI shall appoint a State / Club to host this Championship. The National Doubles Championship may be conducted along with the Senior National Championship CATEGORIES The Championships will consist of Men s Doubles, Women s Doubles and Mixed Doubles events RULES PAR 11 scoring will apply with no set at Matches will be the best of 3 games WSF Doubles Rules will be applied throughout the championship CHAMPIONSHIP DURATION It is recommended that an event be conducted over a 3-5 day period If there is a large number of entries the number of days may be increased It is recommended that a Championship be hosted over a weekend INSPECTION: When a new Championship host wishes to conduct a Championship. The SRFI will appoint an Observer to carry out an inspection visit(s) of the venue. The SRFI Observer will approve the Championship venue based on the following: Number of courts, court condition and specifications Venue locality Basic amenities - Wash room, Tournament Office, Internet, etc Number of quality hotels close to the venue DRAW Championship will be played on a knockout, circuit or league basis A minimum of 8 entries is required in a category The seeding and draws will be managed by the SRFI Championship Committee A Championship may have a qualification draw prior to the main draw Draws will be uploaded on to the Championship website atleast 7 days before the start date CRITERIA TO SANCTION A CHAMPIONSHIP Host Associations / Clubs are to submit the completed Championship Registration Form and Championship Agreement (available with the SRFI) in the time scale, as per Table- 9 by to office@indiasquash.com The Championship Committee will scrutinise the above documents and sanction the event within 14 days of receiving the hard copy The Championship status is granted to events which meet the criteria as per Table 9. Version 2 1 st July 2016 Page 28

29 TABLE 10 - CHAMPIONSHIP REQUIREMENTS Amounts are in SRFI Guidelines Events Submission of Registration Documents Min. No. of courts required Playoff for Positions Championship Registration Fee Entry Fee/Player Total Prize Money (Recommended) Men s Doubles 3 Months 2 4 5, Women s Doubles 3 Months 2 4 5, Mixed Doubles 3 Months 2 4 5, ,00, ELIGIBILITY Only I-SPIN members will be allowed to participate in a Championship Players are required to register and pay the appropriate entry fee online for a Championship through Cash/DD/Cheque payments will not be accepted ENTRIES: Must be submitted via online registration on There will be play off for the top 4 positions in all categories EYE WEAR: It is mandatory for all players to wear approved protective eyewear over the eyes during play (including Warm up). Click here to see list of WSF approved eye wears REPLACEMENTS: Replacements after the closing date: one member of a pair may be replaced; each pairing may make a maximum of one change; and no change shall be made within 12 hours of the scheduled start time of the first match for that pair CLOTHING: Regulations both players in a pair will wear shirts / dresses that are similar in colour and style. Each pair shall have two sets of shirts / dresses in differing colours available so that a change can be made to differentiate them from their opponents CHAMPIONSHIP PRIZE MONEY: There shall be prize money as per Table 9 at the discretion of the host. Version 2 1 st July 2016 Page 29

30 SECTION 5 INTER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SRFI Guidelines 5.1. GENERAL: The Interstate is a team Championship where players represent their state. These events may be held together or separately CATEGORIES Mixed Team Open (Men / Women) Mixed Team U19 (Boys / Girls) Mixed Team U15 (Boys / Girls) 5.3. RULES & FORMAT The format may be changed with approval of the Championship Committee Ties are between opposing teams. Matches are between individual players Ties will be a best of 3 matches. Matches will be best of 5 games Teams will be divided into two pools - pool A and pool B if there are less than 11 teams Pool matches will be played on a round robin basis in stage 1, followed by a cross over Semi-finals of the top 2 teams in both pools, followed by the Finals between the 2 best teams The final positions in a pool shall be decided by taking into account all results of that pool as follows: First by greater number of ties won If 2 teams still equal, then by the result between the 2 teams If 3 or more teams have won the same number of ties, then by greater number of matches won If 2 teams still equal, then by the result between the two teams If 3 or more teams still equal, then by the greater positive difference between games won and lost If 2 teams still equal, then by the result between the two teams If 3 or more teams still equal, then by the greater positive difference between points won and lost If 2 teams still equal, the by the result between the 2 teams Or if more than 2 teams still equal, then by lottery All 3 players playing the tie must be present at the start of the first match. Failing which the team will have to concede the complete tie The playing order will be decided at the manager's meeting. No 1 seed will always play 1st or 2nd while the remaining of the tie matches will be decided by drawing lots In the pool matches, players will be required to contest all matches in a tie even if the tie result has already been decided. However, in the second stage ties (except where round robin), when one team has won the first two matches in the tie to determine final positions, the remaining match will be the best of three games or may be conceded which will be decided at the manager's meeting. Version 2 1 st July 2016 Page 30