REFEREE TRAINING

There is an instructional dvd available to borrow from the SDO at the office of the Nelson Squash Club. Contact 5489275 or 027-680-2637.

Referees Test - Do You Know The Rules?

It's in everyone's interest that each interclub player has a good understanding of the rules and requirements of refereeing. While it is not compulsory to sit this exam, we hope you will take this opportunity to improve your own understanding of the game by completing the Rules Test.

You are welcome to discuss the questions amongst yourselves and work out the correct answers together. Have you got a pink rule book? You should be able to purchase one from your club for about $8.00, or contact Susan O'Connell 544 1492 to order one.

Every player is to complete the enclosed exam papers by themselves and in their own time and leave in the appropriate boxes at each club to be assessed.

Like to Become A Referee? Get Hard - First Get the PDF!

Players who achieve a 70% or more pass will be identified on the Grading List with an asterix by their name and are eligible to sit the District Referee test. This also entitles them to play in District Eliminations.

There are basic Referee training sessions, usually held over an evening, so ask your local club about when the next one is planned. It's great and for those who want clarification of rules and is your opportunity to ask questions.

If you are new to competitive squash, please make the effort to attend this.

Anyone interested in becoming a District Referee can contact Susan for details.

Contact: Susan O'Connell
Squash Development Officer
027 680 2637 or 03 544 1492
Email sdo@nelsonbayssquash.co.nz

An introduction to the rules of squash

GUIDELINE TO RULE 17
CONDUCT ON COURT

REFEREE'S CALL WHEN A PLAYER HAS COMMITTED AN OFFENCE

INTERFERENCE

This is the major area of concern to players, coaches and referees. It causes more debate, both on and off court than any other area of the rules. With the alteration of the Rules in May 2001 the players are now required to make every effort to get to and play the ball (Rule 12.7.2 & G6)

Previously this was not a requirement. Players now have to adjust their style of play to take this into consideration whilst on court and coaches have to train their pupils accordingly. Failure to "play the ball" can lead to a "no let" call by the referee.

Obviously there will be time where it is impossible to "play the ball" and in those circumstances the referee will apply the appropriate rules.

REFEREE'S LINE OF THINKING - BEFORE MAKING A DECISION ON RULE 12
Did interference occur?		No		No Let
Yes
Was the interference minimal?		Yes		No Let
No
Could the obstructed player have got to the ball and made a good return and was that player making every effort to do so?		No		No Let
Yes
Did the obstructed player move past the point of interference and play on?		Yes		No Let
No
Did the obstructed player create the interference in moving to the ball?		Yes		No Let
No
The player would have made a good return. Did the opponent make every effort to avoid interference?		No		Stroke to player
Yes
The player would have made a good return. Did the interference prevent the player's reasonable swing?		Yes		Stroke to player
No
Could the obstructed player have made a winning return?		Yes		Stroke to player
No
Would the obstructed player have struck the opponent with the ball going directly to the front wall or if going to a side wall, would have been a winning return?		Yes		Stroke to player
No
Was there interference which the opponent made every effort to avoid (unless the player's reasonable swing was prevented) and the player would have made a good return?		Yes		Yes Let

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