OVERVIEW

The Stafford Premier Invitational (SPI) is a high-level, invitation-only squash competition that brings together elite players and key stakeholders from across South-East Queensland. The tournament will take place at the Stafford Squash Centre over a six-week period, comprising five regular rounds and a championship final.

The league has been established to showcase top-tier squash, foster player engagement, and lay the groundwork for future expansion to additional venues.

The competition will commence on Wednesday, 23 April 2025, at 8:00 PM.

The Grand Final will be held on Wednesday, 4 June 2025, following a one-week postponement to avoid clashing with the Brisbane State of Origin match on Wednesday, 28 May 2025.

Complete your registration online without payment which will be due within 48 hours once the invoice has been issued to you to ensure place in competition.

LEAGUE STRUCTURE

· Teams: 6 teams 

· Rounds: 5 regular rounds with a final round to determine the first, second and third places.

· Referees: Dedicated referees provided, ensuring high-quality officiating (subject to confirmation and availability).

· Reserve Pool: A designated player pool will be established to ensure continuity in case of player unavailability (6-8 players). 

SCORING SYSTEM

 If the event proceeds with 3-player teams, teams earn points for every game won.

This structure ensures a competitive and engaging format while allowing flexibility for future expansion and refinement based on stakeholder feedback.

COMPETITION FORMAT

· Invitation-Only Participation: Players are selected based on Squash Levels ranking, ensuring a high-quality competition.

· Teams determined using Snake Ladder format i.e:

Six-Week Duration:

o 5 regular rounds

o 1 final round determining the events champion, runner up and third place teams.

· Single Venue: All matches will be held at Stafford Squash Centre as a pilot program.