Squash Rules

RULES:
1. Scoring, Only the person serving (server) has the opportunity to win a point. If the returner (person not serving) wins a rally, they then become the server, but do not receive a point. A game is played up to 9 points except in the case of when the score reaches 8-8. At 8-8, the returner chooses to play to 9 or to 10 points. A winning score can therefore be only one of the following: 9-0, 9-1, 9-2, 9-6, 9-7, 9-8, 10-8 or 10-9. A player must win 3 games to win the match.
2. Basics, The ball may be volleyed (taken directly out of the air) or taken on the first bounce. the ball is out if it hits on or above the red line going along the top of the front and side walls or if it clears the back wall. the ball is down if it hits on or below red line running across the front wall. the player who hits the ball out or down loses that rally.
3. Serving, The server must have one foot wholly in the service box when serving the ball. The serve must go above the middle red line on the front wall (the srvice line). The ball must land in the opposite back half of the court. There is only one serve (no faults). The returner may volley the serve. When starting a game or when the server was the returner in the previous rally, the server may choose from which service box he/she wants to serve from. When the server was also the server in the previous rally, he/she must serve from the opposite box three males and three females), or a team will be found for you. Teams may only have one varsity squash player per team.

ELIGIBILITY:
This sport is for the campus community open to all students, faculty, and staff.

SCHEDULE:
Times and days of play will be selected at the time of entry. Play dates will be Sunday-Thursday.

EQUIPMENT:
Racquets and balls may be checked out from the Joyce Center Issue Room.

LOCATION:
All games will be played in the Joyce Center.

FORFEITS/RESCHEDULES:
If a player finds it necessary to reschedule a match, first contact the opponent for
his/her approval. Next, contact Jeff Walker, the Intramural Coordinator, at 1-4437
at least 24 hours prior to the match to inform him and let him know where the
match will be played. Failure to follow this procedure will result in forfeiture.

INSURANCE WAIVERS:
All participants must complete an individual insurance form. (multiple lines on a single page)