Christchurch Interclub

Interclub Etiquette

 

Interclub is competitive, but it’s just as much about club culture and the social side of the game.

 

Traditions

• Winners buy their opponent a drink

• Home teams provide supper

 

Supper

Seniors, let’s be honest, clubs compete for more than just matches; there are also serious bragging rights on the line for the best suppers. Teams are encouraged to put on something worth sticking around for. A rostered approach works well, where players take turns providing a proper meal. Packs of biscuits and chips… less so.

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Junior suppers are handled a little differently and is usually signalled at the start of each round by the parents running each division. 

 

Team culture

• Support your teammates and watch matches where you can

• Be part of the team, on and off the court

• Share out-of-town travel and the dishes afterwards. 

 

On court

• Play hard but fair

• Show respect to opponents and officials 

• Follow Squash New Zealand’s Code of Conduct

• Captains and referees manage any issues

 

Communication

• Let your captain know as early as possible if you are unavailable

• Late withdrawals let both teams down

 

Social side

• Interclub is about people as much as squash

• Stay engaged, support your team, and enjoy the evening