Championships
Guide to ESF Championships
The European Squash Federation organises and promotes European Championships for men, women, juniors, Masters and clubs from ESF Member Nations, for both individuals and teams. Each Championship is run by an ESF Member Nation, who submits a tender to host the event.
European Team Championships
The pinnacle of European team squash, these are held annually for men’s and women’s teams, played in three or four divisions
European Individual Closed Championships
This annual tournament is to crown the European individual champion for men and women
European Club Championships
An annual event open to national club champions or runners-up from each ESF Member Nation
European Masters Individual Championships
This event takes place every two years and is for men and women over the age of 35
Under 15 and 17 Team Championships
Team event held annually for players under 15 and 17
Under 19 Team and Individual Championships
Held back-to-back each year for players under 19 for individuals and national teams
MORE INFORMATION
Online Entry For ESF Championships
Please find the relevant event in the Event Calendar to view the invitation for each event which contains all the information on entry, timings, transport etc. To enter please visit esf.tournamentsoftware.com
Entry Fees
Please click on the links below to see the fees involved in participating in ESF events including ESF championships, the Masters circuit, and the Junior circuit:
Event Package
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about our events packages
Why has ESF introduced an Event Package?
The purpose of the introduction of an Event Package is to give hosts greater certainty over the income needed to cover the basic costs of running the Championships. ESF want to make the cost/fees structure more transparent and easier for hosts and MNFs. It also means all MNFs will pay an equal sum towards the running costs of the event so it is fairer.
What does the Event Package include?
The basics to run a successful Championship tournament e.g. referees, opening ceremony, court admission, streaming, final party and dinner, etc.
Who pays the Event Package?
This is a single fee for each participant (player/reserve/coach/physio) collected by ESF and paid to the host.
Is the Event Package separate to the entry fee?
The entry fee is paid to ESF. It is separate to the Event Package.
What is the optional Hotel/Food package?
This covers the hotel, transport between venues and catering aspect. This will be more competitively priced to encourage nations to take it. The host should be able to negotiate more competitive prices than a participating nation, and if not MNFs may choose to book another hotel themselves as this is an optional package.
Does the Event Package apply to all ESF tournments?
The Event Package is applicable for all ESF Championship Tournaments.
Does the Event Package apply to Junior and Masters Circuits?
There is currently no Event Package for Junior and Masters Circuit tournaments.
Does an U19 player taking part in both the Individual and Teams pay for one or two Event Packages?
The tournaments are viewed as 2 separate events so the Event Package is paid for both U19 Team and U19 Individual.
Where can I find more information on the ESF fees?
Our levies are reviewed annually and published on our fees pageÂ
Allocation Of Hosts
Please contact the ESF office with the city, event and date if you are interested in tendering for a Championship event.
Please view our current Championship planning document which is updated periodically.
PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING TO HOST AN ESF CHAMPIONSHIP
Maximum Timescales
Tenders will only be considered for championships taking place up to 4 years into the future.
Events 4 years in advance
1. Four years in advance is the first opportunity to tender for a championship. Tenders should be received by the 1st of October for events four years in the future – for example by 1st October 2021 for a 2025 event. Tenders confirmed will be published on the ESF website.
2. The ESF Board (with advice from ESF Director of Championships Committee) will initially scrutinise any tenders received to check all essential criteria are adequately covered, and as required will appoint an Event Director to carry out an inspection visit and present his/her inspection report
3. By March of the following year, the Board will have reviewed all tenders and inspection reports to make a decision(s) according to the following options:
3.1 If only one tender is received and is satisfactory the Board will attribute the Championship accordingly
3.2 If more than one tender is received which satisfy the essential criteria, and each inspection visit is satisfactory, the Board will refer the options to the AGM to make a choice based on a presentation of the key features of the tender and inspection visits by the Director of Championships. The bidding nations will not be required / allowed to present existing/future evidence to the AGM.
3.3 If there are no satisfactory tenders by 1st Oct, the Board will encourage further tenders from all MNFs at the AGM, and set a new deadline of 31 July of that year to receive new tenders. The process detailed in item 2 above will then apply, with the Board making a decision on host as soon as possible after the inspection reports are received.
3.4 If no bids have been received by 31 July, ESF will actively seek bids from MNFs, and tenders will be reviewed / approved on a first come first served basis.
3.5 For all tenders within the 4 year timeframe (the initial phase), the Board will review and attribute championships.
3.6 All championship attributions will be published immediately on the ESF website and announced at the following AGM
4. If the Board rejects a tender, the unsuccessful MNF will have 7 calendar days from notification to appeal. The appeal must be in writing from the MNF and must clearly state the grounds for the appeal. This will be considered by the ESF Disciplinary Panel, and its outcome reported to the MNF and ESF Board via its Chairman within 14 days of the appeal being received by the ESF office.
Regulations ESF Championships
Please click on one of the links below for the ESF Championships Regulations & Appendices for information about how the Championships operates:
Summary of Expenditure Form – Appendix C
Code of Conduct
The ESF Code of Conduct is designed to safeguard the future well-being of Squash. The Code covers the respective involvement in all aspects of ESF Championships of MNFs, hosts, players, coaches managers, officials, spectators and administrators. The Code applies to all these categories and should be understood by all concerned with competitive squash. It also applies to both Juniors and Masters Circuits.
The ESF supports the Regulations of Squash, as published by the WSF. All Championships and competitions organised in Europe, under the auspices of or in conjunction with the ESF shall be played in accordance with the Regulations of Squash; and shall be subject to this Code of Conduct.
Championship Results