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The Vancouver Squash League (VSL) is an adult squash league that encourages the participation of juniors. Team Captains, parents and juniors should be aware of issues that may need to be addressed when juniors are playing in an adult oriented league. It is the responsibility of the Team Captain to be aware of these issues and to make all expectations known to the junior(s) playing on the team. The VSL has created some guidelines to assist with the incorporation of juniors that we hope will help everyone enjoy their season.
The following are guidelines and do not form part of the VSL Rules.
Guidelines
- Regardless of age, all players in the VSL are held to the same standard of conduct both on and off the court.
- Regardless of age, all players in the VSL are expected to contribute to, and benefit from, the cost of socializing after their matches.
- Team Captains are expected to talk to the junior and parent/guardian and establish whether they have any particular concerns about joining an adult league, including socializing, being in a change room with adults and being transported to and from a match by somebody other than a parent/guardian. Team Captains are also expected to communicate with the junior(s) and parent/guardian during the season to ensure that everybody’s expectations are being met.
- Generally, a Team should not consistently play more than two (2) juniors per week.
- Recognizing that a junior’s ability generally develops at a quicker pace than an adult’s ability, a junior should not begin the season as the top ranked player on a team unless there is no other appropriate division in which the junior can play.
- All junior players are required to wear appropriate eye guards as per Squash Canada’s eye guard policy.
- All players on a Team are expected to assist in refereeing duties.
Questions surrounding the participation of juniors in the VSL and these Guidelines should be directed to the attention of the VSL’s Junior Representative via email to info@vancouversquashleague.com