The 2026 JTM Squash Barossa Open Doubles will be held on October 24 - October 25, 2026
Entries close October 17th at 11:55pm
This tournament is open to all squash players and will be an event that also showcases the local area.
Minimum level of association to governing body is 'Local' or 'Compete'.

Teams are strongly encouraged to dress in matching tops or of a similar colour.

Matches will be PAR11 Bo5.
For those unfamiliar with the rules of doubles, they can be found here:
https://www.worldsquash.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2022-International-Doubles-Squash-Rules-V2.pdf
For a simplified explanation see this article:
https://www.squashsource.com/squash-doubles/

A player from each team will be required to referee and mark the following match.

The tournament ball will be Dunlop Competition Double Dot unless mutually agreed by all 4 players, then a single dot may be substituted for that match.

Protective eyewear is compulsory for all entrants to this tournament, regardless of age or ranking.

Teams will be formed using the sum of the team's squash singles 'Squash Levels' ranking at the time of close of entries and will be ranked in descending order.
THere are a multitude of divisions this year including the popular 'parent and child' and our new 'Mum's' division.

If you require accommodation during this event, it is advisable to book very early.
This year's accomodation partner is the Barossa Novotel and we have a discount room deal which can be found here:
Novotel Barossa Valley - JTM Squash Tournament Discounted Accommodation Booking Link
For any other suggestions, contact Damian on 0437 384 776

Itinerary will approximately be as follows:

Saturday
8:30-9:00 am Get to know the rules session
9:00 am Matches begin
Lunch – BYO

6:30 pm Group Booking at Novotel Barossa for Dinner (player expense, please purchase tickets seperately)

Sunday
9:00 am Final Matches and Presentations
12:45 am Lunch BBQ by Barossa Squash
1:00 pm Bus tour of various Barossa establishments (Bus Hire included in the cost of tournament entry)
5:00 pm Bus tour finishes at the Barossa Rex

*** Bus tour will be subject to interest and will only occur should there be sufficient tournament entries***

This tournament is about having fun, enjoying squash, trying something new, meeting new people, making friends, and enjoying our beautiful Barossa.