As part of the planning process for the return to play and competition, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is working with constituent groups from across the community to ensure that play is resumed as safely as possible. These include but are not limited to teaching professionals, facilities, players and families, a Medical Advisory Committee, national governing bodies of other sports, local squash leaders and partner squash organizations.
Primary areas covered during the focus groups included phasing in local, regional and national competition; junior rankings and ratings; guidelines and procedures for play and future competition; and updates regarding college activity and recruiting. A recording of one of the sessions, from July 29, is available on the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ YouTube channel .
Upcoming Junior Squash Focus Groups: August 17-19
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ will host a second round of virtual focus group calls in order to gather community feedback on draft recommendations for the return to junior competition. The calls will once again be grouped by geographic region. Junior families are encouraged to register now, and full Zoom information will be sent 24 hours ahead of the meeting dates.
Western States: Monday August 17, 8:00pm EDT
(CA, WA, OR, AZ, NV, ID, MT, WY, CO, UT, HI, AK)
Central States: Tuesday August 18, 6:00pm EDT
(OH, KY, TX, GA, IL, IN, IA, MI, MN, NE, KS, ND, SD, LK, AR, LA, MS, AL, FL, NC, SC, TN, WV, MO)
Eastern States: Wednesday, August 19, 5:00pm EDT
(NH, MA, ME, CT, NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, DC, VA)
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ thanks the entire junior community, including families, coaches, and facilities, for their engagement in this planning process.
