European Squash Federation Juniors

Solidarity and support donation programme for Ukrainian Squash

The European Squash Federation stands in complete solidarity with the people of Ukraine and we support our ESF Member Nation, the Ukrainian Squash Federation and their individual athletes.

Solidarity and support donation programme for Ukrainian Squash

Despite the enormous setbacks, Ukrainian junior and senior squash players are still trying to pick up their lives and represent their country in sport events.
The European Squash Federation stands in complete solidarity with the people of Ukraine and we support our ESF Member Nation, the Ukrainian Squash Federation and their individual athletes, as best as we are able to.

From across Europe we receive messages in which people show their support for the squash athletes in Ukraine. Many wish to help or start a campaign in support.
Therefore the ESF Management Board decided to coordinate a financial support donation programme for the Ukrainian Squash Federation.

Show your solidarity and support Ukrainian Squash by making a donation via the ESF Paypal service.
Donation link: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=8UG2RUQTGEZ46

In case you wish to contribute but can't use Paypal or need an invoice, send your support request to [email protected]

On behalf of Ukrainian Squash,
Thank you

Hugo Hannes, President

European Squash Federation

On behalf of the ESF Management Board
Full article:
https://www.europeansquash.com/news/142813/Solidarity-and-support-donation-programme-for-Ukrainian-Squash

15th December 2020

Due to COVID-19, there is still too much uncertainty about travel and ability to play squash in Europe.

At a recent ESF Board meeting it was of paramount importance to review the 2021 European Championships calendar and we are pleased to publish below the revised provisional 2021 calendar. Please note that the European Team Championship Division 1&2 date is a protected PSA date.


It has also been necessary to make the difficult decision for the Masters and Junior circuit events scheduled for March & April 2021 to be cancelled.

Our updated provisional 2021/2022 online calendar can be viewed below, which includes circuit events up to February 2022.


Click to visit the online calendar
https://www.europeansquash.com/calendar/158/Event-Calendar?year=2021&egid=111

As you are aware, the situation is reviewed on a monthly basis at our Board meetings and we hope to restart the circuits once it is clear that travel and access to courts in Europe is unrestricted. It would be appreciated if Members could please take a moment to share the squash situation in your country by filling out the December online survey below :

Please click here to complete the Members monthly survey
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2--A9AIx6QFnchNBLvWPzTifQ8A1U5EpnDMlnSi6H8JXk7Q/viewform

Yours in Sport, The ESF Board

Member's feedback : 2021 Juniors and Masters circuit. Please respond by Monday 4th January 2021. ESF Junior and Masters circuit events are currently suspended up to the end of April 2021. The ESF Board will assess when it is appropriate to re-open our circuits early January 2021. In order to do this, we need up to date information from each MNF about access to squash in your country.

All ESF Circuit events, both Masters and Juniors, scheduled up to February 2021 are now cancelled. We will adhere to the following timetable which gives events three months’ notice:

Restart of the ESF Junior and Master Tours:

Start month Decision date Current Status
9th November 2020

October end June Cancelled

November end August Cancelled

December end August Cancelled

January end September Cancelled

February end October Cancelled

March end November Provisional

April end December Provisional

We will continue to actively monitor COVID-19 restrictions on playing squash and ability to travel in Europe. Our aim is to provide players and organisers with a minimum of 3 months’ notice of when our circuit events will recommence.

Please see the ESF website for any updated information.

Scottish Junior Open cancelled due to COVID-19

Scottish Squash have today confirmed that the Scottish Junior Open 2020, scheduled to take place in Edinburgh from 28-30 December, has been cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
This competition plays a key part in our junior calendar and we’re grateful to all those who have been part of our journey to develop this competition over the last 4 years, however the ongoing pandemic and the restrictions that are currently in place make this extremely challenging to deliver. This has not been an easy decision to reach but the safety of all the players, staff, officials and spectators is most important to us.
We would like to thank JC Lindsay who have continued to support this event for the past 4 years, allowing us to grow the profile and welcome new and more competitors year on year. We also extend our thanks to Edinburgh Sports Club & Oriam for been such fantastic venues to stage this event.

We look forward to hosting the event in the 2021/22 squash season and welcoming many of you back to Scotland.

British Junior Open cancelled due to COVID-19

England Squash has announced the British Junior Open 2021, scheduled to take place in Birmingham from 2-6 January, has been cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The prestigious major event attracts more than 600 of the world’s finest junior athletes from 55 different nations as far as New Zealand and Japan.

“It is with great regret that we announce the cancellation of next year’s British Junior Open,” said Keir Worth, CEO at England Squash.

“The ongoing pandemic and the restrictions on international travel pose a major risk, and the health and safety of athletes, spectators and all those involved is paramount in these unprecedented times.

“This decision was not made lightly and the organising committee has explored all viable options to safely host this historic tournament but the unpredictability of COVID-19 makes it logistically untenable.

“We look forward to hosting the event in 2022 when the Commonwealth Games comes to Birmingham and to provide a spectacular showcase for squash.”

For further information, please contact [email protected]

CLICK HERE FOR THE UPDATED JUNIOR CALENDAR 2020/21 - THESE DATES ARE ALL PROVISIONAL:

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