Essex Junior Squash

From first steps to the world stage

The junior squash player pathway

Every player’s journey is different. This pathway shows the opportunities that can take a young person from their first experience of squash through county, national and international competition.

2025/26 season

Competition pyramid

The dates shown belong to the 2025/26 season and are kept here as a guide to the progression structure. Please check the current events page for upcoming dates.

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Essex Junior Squash 2025 to 2026 competition pyramid, progressing from schools development work through local, county, England, European and world junior competition

The pathway in words

Opportunities build step by step

Players can join at the level that is right for them. Moving upwards is an opportunity, not a requirement, and enjoying squash remains at the heart of every stage.

  1. 1Essex Schools Development Work
  2. 2Essex Junior Squash Trials — East and West
  3. 3Grand Prix Series and starter tournaments
  4. 4Inter-county friendly team tournaments
  5. 5Essex Junior Squash County Training — EJS members only
  6. 6Essex and regional county championships
  7. 7Junior Inter County Championships
  8. 8England Squash Silver events
  9. 9England Squash Gold events
  10. 10England Squash Platinum events
  11. 11European circuit
  12. 12European championships
  13. 13World junior championships
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