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Calsquasher · Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 12:03 pm Post subject: What level do you play at?

Just thought it would be interesting to see what level people are on this forum...
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Viper · Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 12:21 pm Post subject:

We probably all over rate ourselves I reckon Mr. Green

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GOB · Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 12:27 pm Post subject:

I have no idea what those ratings mean Confused

Viper · Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 12:28 pm Post subject:

Nick Shot · Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 12:56 pm Post subject:

No, seriously. I would say I win as many as I loose in the 3rd division of the Northwest Counties Squash League (apparently the largest league in the world with around 2000 players). There are more players below me than there are above me so what ranking should I go for?

stevecubs · Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 6:59 pm Post subject:

It's true, in the UK and Europe we have different 'grades' - most often it's A to E, but the definition varies depending on the organisation and/or event.

So, as a quick guide, how about this:

Pro, 6.0 = top county, 5.5 = county, 5.0 = good team, 4.5 = average team, 4.0 = high club leagues, 3.5 = low club leagues, Beginner

On that basis you'd be a 4.5 to 5.0 (which stacks up with me winning the 4.0 event in LA because I'd be below you in the NW Counties!)

Squash Mad · Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 9:30 pm Post subject: Still US & UK Centric

This is still US & UK centric.

For Canada our ratings "language" would be: Open, A, B, C, D, Novice

6.0 Open
5.5 Open
5.0 A
4.0 B
3.5 C
Beginner
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pablo · Contributor Joined: 29 Jun 2007 Posts: 11

proud to be the first 3.5 to vote in the poll...

asdf · Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 1:05 am Post subject:

Pro = 6.0 +
A = 5.0 +
B = 4.0 +
C = 3.0 +
D = 2.0 +

fionnmacual · Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 9:46 am Post subject:

Going by the results so far, 1 in 3 are top county players!!

Can somebody put up all the rankings/ratings sites for their areas? I'll start... www.squashrankings.co.uk for all Scottish leagues/tournaments/juniors/ladies.
If you recognize any names, please say how you'd get on against them. Basically I'm calling you out, I'd be interested if 8 people on here would match the top 60 in the Senior rankings in Scotland whom I would guage to be 5.0/county level.
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fionnmacual · Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 9:55 am Post subject:

Just to let people know, the official comprehensive definition of each level is at: http://www.us-squash.org/rbl.html
Not that it makes things much clearer Wink

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Azx · Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 10:07 am Post subject:

glad to be the first beginner voting Very Happy

graded E1 according to NZ grading.

fionnmacual · Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 11:16 am Post subject:

Here are the USSRA ratings, called Railstation... https://www.bcisoft.com/railstation/reportplayerrankings.aspx?sraid=10

GOB · Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 11:37 am Post subject:

For sydney the rating system is The Squash Matrix

I am ranked about 200th spot and play high A grade (in a district comp). Based on what stevecubs put I said I was a 5.0, but perhaps I overestimated Shocked

GOB · Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 11:52 am Post subject:

Nick Shot · Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 12:41 pm Post subject:

fionnmacual · Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 12:58 pm Post subject:

fionnmacual · Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 3:20 pm Post subject:

Squash Mad · Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 3:40 pm Post subject:

RE: Software

ResultsZone get my vote for low cost, good value for product capabilities. Bonus marks for service, great attitude and just plain old good people to deal/do business with.

Lower cost alternative: squashleagues.com

Premium alternatives: gigasports.com tournamentsoftware.com

I'd be interested in other experiences, perspectives and advice you can offer on what software your club uses for:
- box leagues
- other in-house leagues
- club rankings

cheers everyone!
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fionnmacual · Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 8:28 am Post subject:

Versanis · Heavy Contributor Joined: 01 Aug 2007 Posts: 27

I know for sure there are other pros that use squashsite forums.... Wonder where they are??

Marro · Prolific Contributor Joined: 04 Jul 2007 Posts: 77

These are the Swiss Rankings:

http://www.squash.ch/bre/rangnew/default.asp

An excellent system as far as I can see - all registered players (registration required to play in league teams) count all league and competition matches towards ranking points.

drop.shot · Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 9:22 pm Post subject: Level/ Rankings

Geez, what a discussion Smile

I see we have a bit different systems in different countries, though I'd dare to call myself semi-pro. is that 5+ in our poll?

Cheers Embarassed

P.S. To Marro - rankings and leagues may not really be the benchmark. I do boycott most of the national ranking matches but on a league level I beat the folks being ranked ca. 20.
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asdf · Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 2:02 am Post subject:

I would say semi-pro should be a 5.5. To call yourself 6.0, you should have had a PSA ranking at some point.

Marro · Prolific Contributor Joined: 04 Jul 2007 Posts: 77