THIS TOURNAMENT WILL START PLAY AT 3:00 PM ON FRIDAY
Top ranked entrants in each division to register by the deadline will secure their spot in the main draw. Any additional registrants outside the draw sizes below will be added to a waitlist. This is NOT a first come, first serve registration process.
The Top 32 ranked players in the GU19, BU19 and BU17 draws (only 8 out of province spots in bu17).
Top 12 ranked players in the GU17, GU15, BU15, GU13, BU13, GU11, BU11. In addition, 4 out of province spots may be awarded by the Junior Advisory Committee to round out the 16 player draws.
Players must win 2 golds/provincials to be eligible to move up a division.
EVENT INFORMATION
Dates: Friday, April 1 - Sunday, April 3
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, March 23rd at 11:30 pm
Location: The Club at White Oaks
Tournament Chairs: Matt Easingwood
Tournament Referee: Darrin Manley
Entry fee: $85 plus hst
entry includes a tournament souvenir, one meal and medals/prizes for the top 3 finishers
White Oaks Hotel rate of $189 for April 1st and 2nd. The cut off date for this tournament rate is March 1st. Reservations can be made at 1-800-263-5766 and guests should mention they are attending the Squash Ontario Junior Open.
The Gold and Provincial Championship events are the highest level of competition offered in Ontario with Girls and Boys Under 11, Under 13, Under 15, Under 17, and Under 19 divisions offered. These circuits are geared towards high performance juniors.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this event will have a 16-person limit on each division with limited out of province spots, except for BU17, BU19 and GU19, which will be limited to top 32 entered. The highest ranked players to register prior to the deadline will secure a spot in the main draw. Any additional entries will be placed on a waitlist. Waitlisted players who do not make it into the draw will receive a full refund.
Squash Ontario will now have sanitization protocols in place during the tournament.
As always, start times go out Wednesday evening and draws are posted Thursday evening, the week of the tournament.
2021-2022 Junior Recognition Awards, Supported by the Jesters Club of Ontario
The beloved Junior Recognition Awards Ceremony will be back this year and will take place on Saturday, April 2nd from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at the Club at White Oaks. All players registered in the 2022 Assante Wealth Management Ontario Junior Open Championships will be invited to enjoy a buffet dinner followed by the awards ceremony. Additional dinner tickets for parents, guardians, siblings and supporters can be purchased online below.
The annual Squash Ontario Junior Recognition program is an important way for athletes, coaches, parents, officials and volunteers to reflect on the season past and celebrate those that contributed to making our community extra special.
Limited tickets are available. Purchase your ticket here.
NOMINATE A FELLOW ATHLETE/COACH FOR AN AWARD!
Nominations are open until Sunday, March 20th!
The Squash Ontario junior community is truly where the “leaders of tomorrow play junior squash today”; a very special collection of student athletes and young people making a difference in the world from around the province. We will once again recognize the brightest lights of 2021-22 in sportsmanship, on-court excellence, commitment to improvement and coaching achievement.
Awards:
U19 Jim Mason Fair Play Award
U15 & U13 William Bannerman Spirit of the Game Award
Mark Sachvie Coaching Achievement Award
U19 & U15 Player of the Year
U19 & U15 Most Improved Player
The annual Squash Ontario Junior Recognition program is an important way for athletes, coaches, parents, officials and volunteers to reflect on the season past and celebrate those that contributed to making our community extra special.
Please click below to nominate your squash community members today!