Northampton, MA — On Thursday, the e-mail below was sent to coaches and team contacts.
Coaches, Team Contacts, and SIDs,
A few reminders…
Rule Updates: Yesterday, a few changes to the CSA’s rules were published. These rules are effective for the 2014 – 2015 season. Coaches and Team Contacts need to be familiar with these rule updates.
Awards Criteria (M):
- Added requirement for top-10 ladder position for Scholar Athlete and Academic Achievement status
Awards Criteria (W):
- Added requirement for top-10 ladder position for Scholar Athlete and Academic Achievement status
- For Hall of Fame, changed “Players must be fifteen years beyond graduation to be considered” to “Players must be ten years beyond graduation to be considered”
Men’s Bylaws:
- Updated Article V. The Officers and Duties
- Updated Article VI. Committees
National Championship Eligibility:
- Regarding Team Championships, added “Unless a petition for an exemption is made to the Tournament Director, teams must submit and bring at least 9 players to Team Championships.”
Ranking Rules:
- Added a Preseason Ranking section: “CSA varsity coaches will vote on the top-25 positions for the preseason ranking positions. The Ranking Chair and the Executive Administrator will determine the remaining positions in the rankings.
Squash Ball Orders: Don’t forget you may order squash balls through the CSA website
Team Trips: Many teams stated in their team preview questionnaire that they are planning a winter training/service trip. If any schools are looking to book a trip for this season, William Smith is interested in partnering with them on a trip. Please contact Chip Fishback.
