Levels & Leagues¶
Understanding levels¶
1 Level = 1 level of IC sharing a same set of rules and parameters
Example Structure¶
For instance:
- Level 1 = National League A composed of 1 league
- Level 2 = National League B composed of 2 leagues
- Level 3 = Ligue 1 composed of 4 leagues (A to D)
- Level 4 = Ligue 2 composed of 4 leagues (A to D)
- Level 5 = Ligue 3 composed of 4 leagues (A to D)
- Level 6 = Damen National League A composed 1 league
- Level 7 = Damen National League A composed 1 league
Level Parameters¶
Level parameters define the rules and configuration for all leagues within that level.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Group | All levels with the same "group ID" will be scheduled on the same day (to be activated on demand, otherwise use an even/odd calculation) |
| Meeting day | Day when matches of level are scheduled (will overwrite general parameter) |
| Nb players | Number of players per team |
| Managing equality | • Yes → if during meeting, there is perfect equality (same number of matches and same number of games), then winner is discriminate based on points • No → if during meeting, there is perfect equality (same number of matches and same number of games), then there is no winner (1 point each) |
| Type | • Classic → 1 match per player and per day • Round Robin → within the same day, all teams meet each other team |
| Promotion | • Yes → automatic promotion at the end of the season • No → no automatic promotion at the end of the season |
League Parameters¶
Within a level you can create multiple leagues. 1 league = 1 set of teams.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Region | Define the geographic zone of the league (not applicable to Swiss Squash) |
| Bonus | • Yes → activate bonus for juniors and ladies participation • No → deactivate bonus for juniors and ladies participation Refer to general parameters for further details Not applicable to Swiss Squash |
| Rules | • Yes → Apply player participation rule • No → Do not apply player participation rule Player participation rule → A player who has participated in 2 games in an upper level can no more participate to this league Not applicable to Swiss Squash |
Organizing Your Interclub Structure¶
Best Practices for Levels¶
- Group similar competitive tiers - Keep teams of similar skill levels together
- Define clear promotion/relegation rules - Use the promotion parameter to enable automatic movement between levels
- Set appropriate team sizes - Adjust the number of players per team based on competitive level
- Consider scheduling needs - Use the meeting day parameter to avoid conflicts between levels
Best Practices for Leagues¶
- Balance league sizes - Aim for a similar number of teams in each league within a level
- Geographic considerations - Although not used in Swiss Squash, regional grouping can reduce travel for teams
- Consistent rules within levels - Keep league-specific parameters aligned within the same competitive level
Common Configurations¶
Classic Team Format¶
- Type: Classic
- Nb players: 3-4 players per team
- Managing equality: Yes
- Promotion: Yes (except for top level)
Round Robin Format¶
- Type: Round Robin
- Useful for smaller divisions or end-of-season playoffs
- All teams play each other on the same day