National Schools Squash Championships 2024/25
A schools sporting experience like no other.
Open to players of all abilities, the National Schools Championships offer all secondary schools around the country an accessible route into the exciting world of competitive squash.
Whether your school has keen beginners looking to get their first taste of competition or seasoned competitors gunning for national glory, this tournament has something for everyone – whatever their level.
Why should your school enter?
- Open to all girls and boys in Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 of all abilities
- An opportunity to win trophies and medals for your school
- A chance to enter girls, boys and/or mixed teams
- A social, competitive experience that’s not all about winning
- Every point counts - our inclusive point scoring format means it's a team effort
- A chance to meet other schools and pupils from all walks of life, and build confidence
- A supportive environment where all players thrive regardless of ability
Feeling inspired? Enter your team here before Wednesday 25 September.
Competition dates
Stage 1
Delivered from a local venue on or by:
- Key Stage 3 - Tuesday 19th November 2024
- Key Stage 4 – Wednesday 20th November 2024
- Key Stage 5 – Thursday 21st November 2024
Stage 2
Delivered from a regional venue on or by:
- Key Stage 3 – Tuesday 4th February 2025
- Key Stage 4 - Wednesday 5th February 2025
- Key Stage 5 – Thursday 6th February 2025
Stage 3 Finals
Hosted from a central venue by England squash:
- Mixed – Tuesday 11th March 2025
- Key Stage 3 – Wednesday 12th March 2025
- Key Stage 4 – Thursday 13th March 2025
- Key Stage 5 – Friday 14th March 2025
Event details
Scoring System - Our inclusive Every Point Counts scoring system provides the perfect platform for new players to the sport whilst creating a positive team spirit.
Format - The championships run across three stages. All teams in Division 1 are guaranteed to compete in two stages of the competition. Division 2 teams play stage 1 only.
Teams - Each Division 1 team consists of 5 male or 5 female players or 4 players (2 girls and 2 boys) for mixed teams. Division 2 teams consist of 3 players.
Gender Policy - If a school does not enter a female team into the championships, but there is a female player/s at the school who wishes to participate, then that player may compete in the boy’s team, provided they play in merit order. In the event that a girl/s compete in the boys team, the ratio of merit order must 4/1 boys to girls in any given fixture.
For further details of this year’s format, check out our Tournament Guide.
Safeguarding and Welfare Appointments
Safeguarding and Welfare officers will be present across this competition and will be confirmed in due course.
Age categories
This year's National Schools Competition will offer tournaments in the following age categories;
Boys
- National Schools Key Stage 5 Championship for Boys for years 13 and below.
- National Schools Key Stage 4 Championship for Boys for years 11 and below.
- National Schools Key Stage 3 Championship for Boys for years 9 and below.
Girls
- National Schools Key Stage 5 Championship for Girls for years 13 and below.
- National Schools Key Stage 4 Championship for Girls for years 11 and below.
- National Schools Key Stage 3 Championship for Girls for years 9 and below.
Mixed Team*
- National Schools Key Stage 5 Championship for Mixed Team (2 girls and 2 boys) for years 13 and below.
- National Schools Key Stage 4 Championship for Mixed Team (2 girls and 2 boys) for years 11 and below.
- National Schools Key Stage 3 Championship for Mixed Team (2 girls and 2 boys) for years 9 and below.
*A mixed team, 4 players, will consist of a minimum of 1 boy and 2 girls, the 4th player can be either a second boy or a third girl, played in strict order of ability. Boys and Girls can play against each other in this format.
In Division 2, mixed teams must consist of a minimum 1 boy and 1 girl, 3rd player can be either a boy or girl.
How to enter
To enter your team into the 2024/25 National Schools Squash Championships, please click here. Entries will close on Wednesday 25 September.
Division 1 Entry fee - £65 for teams Boys and Girls, £52 for mixed teams
Division 2 Entry fee - FREE
For any questions or support surrounding the entry process, please contact the Competitions Team at schools.competition@englandsquash.com.
Contact us
Should you have any further questions, please get in touch: schools.competition@englandsquash.com.