EVENT DATES: 
* Entries Close: 19^th June 2026 at 5.00pm
* INDIVIDUAL Start: 29^th June 2026 | End: 1^st of July 2026
* TEAMS Start: 2^nd July 2026 | End: 4^th of July 2026
Regional team selection applies, however, players who missed out on regional selection are able to nominate via the QJC Individual Event Registration to fill in where spots are vacant.

VENUE:
national Performance Centre, 296 Nerang Broadbeach Road, Carrara, Gold Coast

EVENT INFORMATION:
* AJST Gold Event
* 3 Day Singles Event
* 3 Day Teams Event
* Guaranteed 3 matches per event
* Official Ball: Dunlop Double Dot Yellow Ball
* Players may be photographed throughout the event and posted on social media. Please advise if you do not wish this to occur when arriving on Day 1 at the tournament.
* NB International players who are not Australian citizens or residents will need to first affiliate as a International Member via  https://www.squashqueensland.com.au/registration - Please note that no letter of invitation will be provided for this event.

ENTRY FEES:
* Individual Entry Fee: $37.50 - (We are excited to announce the Qld Squash Masters Association will be covering 50% of the entry fee for every player. This has reduced the $75 entry fee to $37.50)
* Challenger Series: $35.00

INDIVIDUAL EVENT: 
* Divisions: U9, U11, U13, U15, U17, U19 - Male and Female events
* PAR 11, Best of 5 games.
* Players must play in their own age group or U19 age group.
*Players in Squash Australia’s National Junior Talent Squads or Next Gen Squad may, at the discretion of the Squash Australia HP Team, be permitted to play in an older age group at Platinum and/or Gold events, or in two age groups at Gold AJST events only. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis, with the primary focus on the athlete’s development and their potential to compete successfully for Australia at future international events.

CHALLENGER SERIES:
MUST BE ENTERED IN THE INDIVIDUAL QJC EVENT TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ADDITIONAL EVENT
This NEW event offers an additional playing opportunity for athletes who are not members of the Squash Australia Next Gen or Talent Squads and who wish to compete in extra matches. It allows participants to enter an additional draw (please note that no ranking points will be awarded for this event). Draws may be combined age groups, subject to entries, with a minimum of three matches guaranteed.

SEEDING: 
* Seeding for the tournament will be based on the AJST rankings as at the entry closing date of 19 June 2026.

PLAYER REQUIREMENTS: 
* All Players Must Be Members of MySquashAus
* ALL players must wear protective eyewear.
* Players must mark and/or referee a match immediately following their own.

PLEASE NOTE: Australian Players at State events aged 13 and over must complete the appropriate Sport Integrity Courses:

• Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport Induction 
• Anti-Doping Fundamentals 
• Competition Manipulation and Sports Gambling 
• Annual Update 

These courses can be completed online here: Sport Integrity eLearning  
Players can log in to view and download their certificates on the SIA website. If the courses above have already been completed, they do not need to be redone. However, the 2026 Annual Update may still need to be completed.

EVENT MERCHANDISE:
Shirt Orders close 17th June
* Tshirts  ($30) - Size chart below 

PRACTICE COURTS: 
* Bookings for practice courts on 28 June must be made in advance. For bookings, call Vicki Boswell on 0432 155 499.
* Please note: all regions must be given equal opportunity to practice, and times will be fair and reasonable.

For all event enquires please email -  events@squashaus.com.au