About Sanctioned Competitions
Following a review of the competition structure and consultation with regions and clubs, Scottish Squash implemented a new competition structure at the beginning of the 2017/18 season.
The aims behind the competition restructure were:
- To provide a competition structure for players at all levels of the player pathway;
- To support the ability to effectively and appropriately select international teams which represent Scotland at British, European and World events.
- To support clubs and regions in developing effective opportunities for competition.
There are four levels of competitions which make up the National Competition Pathway aimed at junior and senior level squash: Bronze, Silver, Gold & Platinum. Further information on each level can be found below.
The Masters circuit (for players aged over 35 years) aligns to its own competition pathway and ranking points system, consisting of regional competitions and a National Championships.
Bronze Sanctioned Competitions
About
These entry-level competitions are aimed at locally based juniors and adults who are new to sanctioned competitions. This is the first step into sanctioned competitions. Clubs/facilities can run either Adult Bronze or Junior Bronze competitions.
Who for: Juniors or Adults, or Combined
- Typically one day competitions; run by local organisers.
- Aimed at grass roots/beginner level and ideal for players starting on their competitive journey.
- Usually the goal is to have players playing as many games as possible, in a relatively relaxed atmosphere and flexible structure.
- Option to run the competition in a graded format if desired.
- No levy of entry fees retained by Scottish Squash for Bronze sanctioned competitions.
- There is no limit on the number of these competitions in each season.
See the Regulations for Sanctioned Competitions for full details. To learn about hosting a Bronze sanctioned competition, see Host Bronze.
- Questions about Bronze competitions? Email info@scottishsquash.org
Silver Sanctioned Competitions
About
Silver competitions attract higher ranked players. These are open competitions that are run in a graded format for all levels, meaning you should play matches with players of a similar ability. Silver sanctioned competitions can be run either as juniors only competitions, adults only competitions or combined junior/adult competitions.
Who for: Juniors or Adults or Junior/Adult combined
- Run in a graded format, whereby players compete within their ability and male and female players are mixed.
- Competition organisers may decide to run Silver sanctioned competitions as open competitions where all levels and ages can enter. We refer to this as a combined junior/adult competition.
- Organisers also have the option to restrict to juniors only or adults only.
- Can be run over one or two days, as decided by the local competition organiser.
- No limit on the number of Silver competitions in each season.
- No levy of entry fees retained by Scottish Squash.
- Entrants must be a ‘Player’ member of Squash in Scotland or pay a £5.00 guest fee.
- Potential to register the event as a Professional Squash Association (PSA) Satellite competition to attract a stronger entry and PSA registered players
See the Regulations for Sanctioned Competitions for full details. To learn about hosting a Silver sanctioned competition, see Host Silver.
Questions about Silver competitions? Email info@scottishsquash.org
Gold Sanctioned Competitions
About
Gold sanctioned competitions are run in age groups at Junior level and Men’s and Women’s opens at senior level. These competitions will typically attract the higher ranked players throughout the country and will link to selection for team representative competitions, although all levels of players are encouraged to take part.
The number of Junior and Senior Gold sanctioned competitions is set by Scottish Squash ahead of each season. Clubs/facilities then have the ability to apply for one or more of the Gold sanctioned competitions each season. These competitions are then organised by local competition organisers with support from Scottish Squash.
Gold Sanctioned Competitions: Season 2024/25
- Junior Gold (1): Aberdeen Squash & Racketball Club, 30th August – 1st September 2024
- Junior Gold (2): Edinburgh Sports Club, 22nd – 24th November 2024
- Senior Gold (1): Newlands LTC, 27th – 29th September 2024
- Senior Gold (2): Bridge of Allan SC, 25th – 27th October 2024
- Senior Gold (3): Edinburgh Sports Club, 7th – 9th February 2025
Gold events will typically open for entry 4 – 5 weeks in advance. To enter Gold events, visit the Scottish Squash SportyHQ homepage for the latest competitions open for entry.
See the Regulations for Sanctioned Competitions for full details. To learn about hosting a Gold sanctioned competition, see Host Gold.
Questions about Gold competitions? Email info@scottishsquash.org
Masters Sanctioned Competitions
About
There will be 5 regional Masters competitions plus the Scottish Masters National Championships that link to the Masters circuit and Masters ranking points. The region of the club that is awarded the bid to host the Scottish Masters National Championships (Platinum level competition) will not host a Masters regional competition. The Masters competitions sit separate from the Bronze, Silver and Gold competition structure which is specifically aimed at junior and senior level. All players aged over 35 years are encouraged and welcome to compete in the Masters competitions.
The National Masters Selection Procedures & Criteria to determine the Masters Teams that represent Scotland at the Masters Home Internationals is reviewed ahead each season.
All regional Masters sanctioned competitions are organised by regional associations with local competition organisers. The Scottish Masters National Championships is organised by Scottish Squash in partnership with an identified host club/facility.
MASTERS REGIONALS CIRCUIT FOR SEASON 2024/25
Tayside & Fife Masters Regional: 13th – 15th September 2024
Highlands & Islands Masters Regional: 18th – 20th October 2024
West Masters Regional: 15th – 17th November 2024
Central Masters Regional: 13th – 15th December 2024
East Masters Regional: 17th – 19th January 2025
Hosting Masters Regional Competitions
Scottish Squash will set the dates of Masters Regional competitions each year.
Hosting of Masters Regional competitions is overseen by regional committees who coordinate with Scottish Squash typically in June-July each year for the new season. The regional committees will work with clubs and organisers to arrange and run their Masters Regionals event. If your club/facility is interested in hosting a Masters Regional competition, you should therefore contact your regional committee.
Platinum Level Competitions
About
These competitions cover National and European competitions and will attract the highest ranked players and occasionally players from throughout Europe. Players of all other levels are also encouraged to compete.
The delivery of Platinum level competitions is overseen by Scottish Squash in partnership with a host club/facility.
HOST VENUES
Clubs/Venues can bid to host Platinum competitions. The essential requirements from Clubs to host each Platinum competition can be found in the Regulations for Sanctioned Competitions document. Scottish Squash may award Platinum competitions on a 1 year, 2 years or 3 years contract. To learn more about hosting a Platinum sanctioned competition, see Host Platinum.
To sign up for Platinum events currently open for entry, see our full calendar of competitions on our SportyHQ homepage.
Platinum Competitions: Season 2024-25
View the Scottish Squash competitions calendar here for information on dates and venues in the 2024-25 season.
Hosting Sanctioned Competitions
Visit the following webpages to learn more about hosting sanctioned competitions in Scotland.
The Regulations for Sanctioned Competitions contain further information about running or hosting competitions for clubs, regions and competition organisers. The Roles and Responsibilities for Sanctioned Competitions is also useful to make clear what support Scottish Squash will provide and what is expected from clubs/regions when running/hosting a sanctioned competition.
Hosting Masters Regional Competitions
Scottish Squash will set the dates of Masters Regional competitions each year.
Hosting of Masters Regional competitions is overseen by regional committees who coordinate with Scottish Squash typically in June-July each year for the new season. The regional committees will work with clubs and organisers to arrange and run their Masters Regionals event. If your club/facility is interested in hosting a Masters Regional competition, you should therefore contact your regional committee.
CONTACT US
Anyone wishing to discuss the competition structure further should contact info@scottishsquash.org
