Court Etiquette
U.S. SQUASH expects each player, family and coach to adopt and promote the following:
- Player Guidelines
- Know the WSF Rules of Squash and abide by them.
- Adhere to all facility rules and regulations.
- Be courteous on and off the court to all opponents, referees and tournament staff.
- Avoid withdrawing after start times are posted and avoid defaulting during the course of an event.
- Register and arrive on time and at the proper court.
- Be considerate during the 5-minute warm-up period. Share practice equally with your opponent – only hit the ball to yourself 2 or 3 times, before hitting cross court.
- Treat referees and markers with respect and appreciation.
- Accept decisions with grace and refrain from showing displeasure, disbelief, or disgust.
- Accept coaching only between games or during appropriate breaks in play.
- Win and lose gracefully; maintain composure before, during and after each match.
- Shake hands with your opponent after the match and shake hands and thank the referee and marker.
- Promptly report scores after the match.
- Referee all matches as directed by the tournament staff.
- Use approved eye protection on court at all times during practice and match play.
- Be aware of specific tournament or venue dress codes and adhere to them.
