Junior Boxes

The Avon Junior Squash Box leagues have been running since 2017 and give players of all standards the opportunity to play competitively across different clubs within the County. Currently, the clubs involved in hosting this initiative are Redland Green, Lansdown, Yate and David Lloyd, Long Ashton but players are invited to enter from any club in Avon.

Here are the details and rules for the events:

• The boxes will consist of 4 players (in most cases) of a similar standard. This is judged using the Squash Levels ranking for players who have participated in the past. For new players, their coach will have input to determine the correct box.
• All box matches will be played on the one day.
• Estimated start times are sent approximately 4 days before the event and the session should last 2 – 2.5 hours. Please aim to arrive 15 minutes before your start time and register with the coach in charge. If games are significantly running over, then we may carry games over to be played outside the event.
• The lower leagues typically start at 9.30 and the higher leagues from 11.30.
• Each match will be the best of 3 games (or 5 where the box is short due to a player not turning up).
• Games will be point a rally (American scoring) to 11. If the games reach 1010, the game will be completed by 2 clear points.
• All matches will be marked with standard squash rules. The umpire being the winner of the previous match (where possible). Help will be given if players are new to marking.
• All players must wear eye protection.
• The boxes will typically play with a double yellow dot ball. Depending on the participants, the lower boxes can elect to play with a single yellow/red dot/mini squash ball using second or adaptive serves. This will be judged on the day taking into account court conditions and participants.
• Results will be entered onto the squash levels website https://www.squashlevels.com/boxes.php?matchtypeid=3769
• Signups for each event are managed through the Spond app on a mobile phone or through a web interface. Players must join the Avon Junior Boxes group on Spond using this link – https://spond.com/invite/VVNFV . Contact junior-boxes@avonsquash.co.uk to participate from the web interface.
• Invitations are sent out from Spond prior to each event for players to sign up.
• The cost is £7 per child per event payable through Spond.
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Dates for the 2026-27 Season

11th Oct (Redland)

14/15th Nov (Lansdown)

6th Dec (David LLoyd – Long Ashton)

Jan 31st (Host club TBC)

Feb 28th (Host club TBC)

Mar 21st (Host club TBC)

May 9th (Host club TBC)

June 13th (End of Season County Team Event)