Squash New Zealand Policies

Squash New Zealand policiesare approved by the Executive Council, and are binding on all districts and clubs.

Eyewear: Squash New Zealand requires players to wear protective eyewear in all junior National Events, and all doubles events.  Click here for the full policy document.  To access a cheap deal on eyewear organised by Squash Auckland, click here.

Ball Manufacturer: The eleven affiliated districts of Squash New Zealand have signed an agreement to exclusively use the Dunlop squash ball in tournaments held under the jurisdiction of Squash New Zealand.

Clothing: This document details Squash New Zealand's required court attire standards for national events.  Squash New Zealand recommends following these standards in all other events.

Choice of Ball: B2 (and above) graded players shall use a double yellow dot Dunlop squash ball.  C1 (and below) players shall use a single yellow dot Dunlop squash ball.  Where a B grade player and a C1 (or lower) graded player meet in competition play, the higher graded player shall have the choice of which ball is used.

Squash New Zealand Recommendations

Squash New Zealand recommendations are not binding, but clubs are strongly encouraged to follow the following best practice recommendations:

Eyewear: Squash New Zealand recommends that players wear protective eyewear in all junior events, and all doubles events.  To access a cheap deal on eyewear organised by Squash Auckland, click here.

Scoring: Squash New Zealand recommends the use of PAR (point a rally) scoring - to eleven for higher graded players, and to fifteen for players graded roughly B2 and below.

Clothing: This document details Squash New Zealand's required court attire standards for national events.  Squash New Zealand recommends following these standards in all other events.

Defaults: This document provides recommendations to frequently asked questions about what to do when defaults occur.