From PAR scoring to the club championship: squash club tournaments have their own logic. The Club Turnier Manager is the tournament app that knows it – and handles the organisation while you play.
The Right Format: Fun or Competitive?
For a relaxed club evening, the round-based format works best – changing opponents keep things varied without playing strength taking centre stage. For small groups, a round robin is popular, much like a box league. For a genuine club championship with a title on the line, the Swiss or knockout system is the better choice, optionally with a preceding group stage – a proven combination for smaller squash sections, because exciting matches come about even with few participants.
You'll find more on the differences between the systems in the article Which Tournament Format Suits Your Event?, in our detailed explanation of the Swiss System and in Knockout With or Without a Group Stage.
Scoring the Way Your Club Plays
Since the introduction of PAR scoring (point-a-rally), squash is played to 11 points, with a two-point lead at 10:10, usually best of five. A few traditional clubs still use the old English scoring to 9 – but PAR has largely taken over in everyday club play. In the Club Turnier Manager you choose the number of sets freely, from a single set up to best of four winning sets, and enter the points per set – matching your rules and time budget.
Fair Singles Draws and Byes
Squash in clubs is almost always played as singles – which makes a draw that doesn't pit anyone against the strongest opponents too early all the more important. With an odd number of participants, you also need a fair bye rule so that players sitting out aren't disadvantaged in the standings. We explain how to handle bye points, withdrawals and ties properly in the article Tournament Rules Nobody Questions.
Example: 8 Players, 2 Courts, One Evening
Few courts are the norm in squash – so a schedule that actually works is essential. An example: 8 participants play a knockout tournament with a group stage, split into two groups of four. That's 12 group matches; with one game to 11 and about 12 minutes per match including changeover, they're done on two courts in a little over 70 minutes. Then the top two of each group go through to the semi-finals and final – after just over two hours you have your club champion. You'll find the basic formula in our tournament schedule calculator.
Enter Results Right at the Court
Squash courts are often in a basement – Wi-Fi reception there is rare. But you don't need it: results can be entered directly in the browser, set by set, completely offline. The interim standings are up to date after every round, without any internet connection at the court.
Your Next Squash Club Championship
Choose the format, register participants, draw – done. The tournament app runs entirely offline in the browser, with no installation or sign-up required.
Try It FreeFAQ: Squash Tournament App
Does a tournament work with only one or two courts?
Yes. With few courts, round-robin groups or a knockout system with a group stage help the schedule fit into the evening you have.
Do we score PAR to 11 or the old way to 9?
That is up to you. The app records the points per set regardless of the scoring system – PAR to 11 just as well as the old scoring to 9.
What happens to players who sit out a round?
With an odd number of participants, one player sits out per round – in a fair rotation. You decide whether players sitting out receive bye points.
Do we need internet access at the venue?
No. The Club Turnier Manager is a single file that runs completely offline in the browser – on a laptop, tablet or PC. The tournament state is saved locally and automatically.
How much does the tournament app cost?
You can try the demo version for free, without signing up. The licence for all of your club’s internal tournaments is a one-time payment of 39 CHF/EUR/USD – no subscription, no recurring fees.
Conclusion
Whether a relaxed club night or a club championship with standings: squash tournaments live or die by a fair singles draw and a schedule that fits the group size and number of courts – even in small sections. The Club Turnier Manager handles exactly that, so you can focus on the game.
Also for Other Racket Sports
The Club Turnier Manager is a tournament app for all common racket sports. You’ll find specific tips on scoring, draws and schedules here: