September 15, 2016
Registration for the 2016 Canadian Junior Open Now Open
Squash Canada – OTTAWA, ON, September 14, 2016 – For over the tenth year in a row, The Club at White Oaks, one of the premier facilities for hosting squash events in the world, is proud to once again host the Canadian Junior Open (CJO). The 2016 edition of the CJO takes place December 10-13, 2016.
The 2015 event featured 292 top players, including 90 international players representing 18 different countries from five continents. The event timing precedes the US Junior Open (Dec.17-20, 2016), enabling overseas players to benefit from two major junior events in one trip.
The Canadian Junior Open has once again been recognized by the World Squash Federation (WSF) as one of the select junior events to be included on the WSF World Junior Circuit. In addition to being part of this exclusive Circuit, the results from Under-19 events at the Canadian Junior Open will be used for WSF World Junior Circuit ranking points. This give Canada’s young players the opportunity to get and enhance world rankings without having to travel overseas. The CJO is also a registered junior event with the PSA, enabling U19 players who are PSA members to accumulate PSA ranking points.
New this year for participants is the offer of two different entry fees options.
- Entry Fee Option 1: $85 +HST (Option 1 includes: entry fee only)
- Entry Fee Option 2: $140 +HST (Option 2 includes: entry fee cost PLUS official tournament souvenir, three (3) superb buffet meal tickets, and pizza party on Saturday evening)
For more information and to register visit: http://squash.ca/en/events/2016-canadian-junior-open The deadline to register is November 18, 2016 at 11:59pm EST.
The 2016 Canadian Junior Open has a registration cap of 300 players. Based upon entries some categories may be capped at 32 or 64 player draws. A waiting list will be accepted if registrations reach 300. Entry will be closed the sooner of: the cap is reached or the entry deadline date.
ABOUT SQUASH CANADA
Founded in 1915, Squash Canada is a non-profit, national sport governing body responsible for the development of athletes, coaches and officials and sets the standards for Canadian squash. Squash Canada is a proud member of the Pan-American and World Squash Federations and participates in the Pan-American Championships, Commonwealth & Pan-Am Games as well as World Championships at the junior and senior level. Each year Squash Canada hosts nine national championships across the country and works with its provincial and territorial partners to promote the growth and development of squash across the country. For more information, please visit www.squash.ca.
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For more information: Britany Gordon Programs Manager, Squash Canada
(613) 228-7724 x202 britany.gordon@squash.ca
(613) 228-7724 x202 britany.gordon@squash.ca