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Squash Doubles is one of the most fun and entertaining variants of squash, but with two more players on the court than singles, there is inherently more interference. The presence of knowledgeable and qualified referees enhances safety and ensuresÌýconsistently fair outcomes. The goalsÌýof the USÌýSquash Doubles Officiating Certification Program are:

• Provide a pathway for players and squash enthusiasts to becomeÌýtrained squash doubles referees.
• Improve overall awareness and understanding of rules among squash doubles players.
• Populate a stable of qualified doubles referees to officiate tournaments of all levels starting with the national championships and professional events and working all the way down to club and league matches.
• Ensure fair outcomes for the highest percentage of doubles matches possible increasing the enjoyment of squash doubles for everyone.
  
  

ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ me³¾²ú±ð°ù²õÌýcan seekÌýtrainingÌýas a Club, Regional, National,ÌýthenÌýProfessional Doubles Referee.ÌýCertifications must be earned in order, andÌýtrainedÌýindividuals are listed on the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Doubles website. Requirements for each level include passing a written exam, providing and receiving assessments and serving asÌýa referee at various levels of doubles events.ÌýIf requirements aren’t met annually, certification will expire.ÌýSafesport certification must be completedÌýfor regional referees and above.Ìý

ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ recognizesÌýSquash Canada’sÌýProvincial and NationalÌýCertifications as eligible to officiate accredited competition in the United StatesÌýconsistent with theÌýRegional and National eligibilities listedÌýbelow.

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Assessment Methodology

• Assessment is based on an overall score that is derived from a Call Score and a Skills Score.
• Total Call Score is calculated by applying one point for each percentage point of points awarded/points possible.
  • Points Awarded – Possible to earn 10 points per call based on the below criteria:
    • Difficulty of the call: rating of 0-5
      • The assessor should assign the rating with 0 being a no-brainer, easy call and 5 being a extraordinarily difficult and non-obvious call.
    • Correct call: rating of 0-2
      • 0: Referee makes a completely incorrect decision
      • 1: Referee’s decision is not ideal
      • 2: Referee’s decision is correct
    • Handling of the decision: rating of 0-3
      • 0: Handled poorly
      • 1: Could have been handled better
      • 2: Handled adequately
      • 3: Exceptionally well handled
    • At the end of the match, total call points are tallied and divided by the total possible (10pts x # of calls).
    • The resulting percentage is the Call Score
  • Total Skill Score is calculated by dividing the number of points earned in each category by the total number of points possible, which is set at 100.
  • Overall score is the sum of the Call Score and Skills Score.
    • 140-159 is a pass
    • 160-179 is a difficult pass
    • 180-200 is an exceptional pass

Accelerated Certification

To meet the need for assessors during the infancy of this program, candidates can apply for accelerated National Referee Certification. Candidates should be well known in the doubles community with years of playing experience. Approved candidates may need to complete the following:

1. 1. 1. Pass Club Doubles Referee Exam
      2. Receive a difficult or exceptional pass on one assessment

Accelerated status will be granted for one year after which, the full National Referee criteria must be satisfied yearly.

* A tournament referee (TR) is the head referee for a squash tournament assigned by the tournament director. The TR assigns officiating duties to other referees serving at an event, oversees officiating by tournament players, and has the final say for any rules confusion, controversy, or conduct issues.