Marina Quays Squashers Rules
MQ Squashers started back in August 2020, and since then the group has grown a lot. We now play three times a week, keep points, and maintain a proper ranking system. We also have dedicated internal training sessions.
To keep everything running smoothly, we ask all members to collaborate and follow some simple "common sense" rules:
- Play as regularly as possible.
- To avoid leaving people out, cancellations must be done by 12pm on the day of the session.
- We've introduced a membership fee of AED150. This helps us maintain the website, cover prizes for the Finals, and manage other seasonal expenses.
Admins may suspend members who stop playing for long periods without a valid reason, or who accumulate several late cancellations/no-shows.
Game system
Venue & Sessions
- Main venue: Marina Quays (with Al Sahab used when needed).
- Regular sessions: Mondays & Wednesdays (6-9pm), and Saturdays (10am-1pm).
- The league is open to all WhatsApp group members who have paid the membership fee.
Format
- The season is divided into two parts: Qualifications Stage and Finals.
Qualifications Stage
- Sessions will have a limited number of players based on court/time availability
- Matches: best of 3 games to 11 points (win 2 to take the match). In crowded sessions, matches may be shortened to 1 game to 15 points.
- Maximum of 2 matches vs the same player per session count toward the ranking.
- New players: join as “guests” for 2 sessions before entering the ranking. Placement depends on level.
- To be eligible for the final ranking, players must attend at least 3-4 sessions per month.
- Everyone is encouraged to play against as many different opponents as possible, regardless of level.
Ranking
- Each player must post their scores in the WhatsApp group immediately after the session.
- Updated rankings will be posted in the group after each session.
- In case of a tie-on points, head-to-head results will determine placement.
SCORING SYSTEM BASED ON POINTS DIFFERENCE
Pts. difference
Stronger
Weaker
Stronger
Weaker
W
L
L
W
0 - 10
2
-1
-1
2
11 - 20
1.5
-0.5
-2
2
21 - 30
1
-0.25
-2.5
2.5
31 - 40
0.25
0
-3
3
+40
0
0
-5
5
Penalties
- The scoring system will also apply penalty points to players that do not show up for a number of times.
- A NO SHOW will be applied when your name is on the main list for the session and a) you don't show up or b) you cancel too late.
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Cancellation cut offs are:
- On the same day of the session at 2pm max. for when the session is played in the evening.
- The day before at 9pm max. for when the session is played the next morning.
- This rule does not apply to players on the waiting list.
NO SHOW PENALTIES SYSTEM
1st No Show
2nd No Show
3rd No Show
4th or more No Shows
No points (WARNING)
-0.5 pts
-1 pts.
-2.5 pts.
Finals - Swiss system
- Open to all players who participated regularly during the season.
- The top 8 players after Qualifications will enter at a later stage.
- Matches: Best of 5 games.
Other Events
- The calendar additionally features two stand-alone events: the MQ Cup and the Skills Challenge.
- In addition, we'll continue with BBQs, Saturday lunches, and other social events.