The Australian Junior Championships (AJC) are the pinnacle junior squash event in Australia with both an individual and team event contested over 7 days. 
Junior Men and Women compete in their respective age groups of U11, U13, U15, U17 and U19 to crown the junior national champions each year.
The teams event brings together the best players from each state to go head to head vying for the national team championship title. 

EVENT INFORMATION
* AJST Platinum Event
* 4 Day Individuals & 3 Day Teams Event
* Divisions: U11, U13, U15, U17, U19 - Male and Female events
* A player may only play in one age group for the tournament.
* Players must play in their correct age group, with the exception of the Under 19s, where all players are eligible to enter this age group.
* PAR 11, Best of 5 games.
* Guaranteed 3 matches 
* Official Ball: Dunlop Pro

EVENT DATES
* Entries Close: 13th September 2026 11:45pm
* Individuals Start: 27th September 2026
* Individuals End: 30th September 2026
* Championship Function: 30th September 2026
* Teams Start: 1st October 2026
* Teams End: 3rd October 2026 

VENUE
Devonport Squash Centre
34 Forbes Street, Devonport, TAS 7310

PLAYER ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS
* All entrants must be an Australian Citizen or Australian Resident to compete.
* All entrants must be a "Compete Junior Member" of MySquashAus.
* At Platinum and Gold AJST events players must play in their own age group or except for U19 draws whereby any player under 19 years old is eligible to play. 
Players in Squash Australia’s National Junior Talent Squads or Squash Australia’s Next Gen Squad may be permitted to play in an older age group at Platinum and/or Gold events; or, may be permitted to play in two age groups at Gold AJST events only. This permission will be at the discretion of the SqA HP Team and will be determined on a case-by-case basis. 
* All players must wear WSF approved eye-wear.
* Player aged 13 and over MUST have completed the appropriate Sport Integrity Course.
- Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport Induction
- Anti-Doping Fundamentals
-  2026 Annual Update
- Competition Manipulation and Sports Gambling
These courses can be completed: https://elearning.sportintegrity.gov.au/
*All players must provide WSF SPIN numbers are required for entry
Register for WSF SPIN number: https://www.worldsquash.org/spins/
*All players must complete WSO Officiating Course: WSO Level 0-Rules To complete: WSO Level 0 - Rules

Photography
Photo and Video Policy 
Photography and Videography Consent Form 2026 – Fill out form HERE

MySquashAus
All players must hold a "Compete Junior Membership" for MySquashAus. 
To Register, Renew or Upgrade your membership please visit your clubs MySquashAus portal.
To Find your club visit: Click Here

SEEDING
* Seeding for the tournament will be based on the AJST rankings as of the closing date
* The event seeding panel will follow the AJST and National Event Policy. 

EVENT MERCHANDISE
* To purchase tournament shirt visit: https://www.squashaus.com.au/shop
* Pre-order closes: 11th August 2026 11:45pm
* Orders placed after pre-order deadline will incur $11.50 postage surcharge and be delivered 8-weeks post event
* To order merchandise follow the prompts when entering on RevSport.
* Limited stock will be available on site, please order online to avoid disappointment.
* There will be no refunds given on merchandise. Please check sizing before ordering.
* Sizing Guide can be found here: Sizing Chart


FUNCTION
*Location: Devonport Country Club, Woodrising Devonport, 66 Woodrising Avenue, Spreyton TAS 7310
*Date: 30 September 2026
*Time: 6:00pm (5:30pm arrival)
*Price:  $60
*Presentations of all Age divisions and MC Hazel (Best & Fairest) will be awarded at the function.
*Dress: Smart Casual
*Purchase tickets: https://www.squashaus.com.au/shop
Registration close: Sunday 30th August 11:45pm 
You can also purchase tickets when completing registration. 
(Parking is available at the venue)
Please Note Any dietary requirements MUST be registered at the time of registration, as changes cannot be accommodated on the night.

PRICES
* Individual Entry Fee: $102.65
* Tournament Merchandise: $50.00 inc GST
* Function Ticket: $60.00 inc GST

Practice Courts Bookings - Open 2 weeks prior to the event
Courts can be booked $15p/hr for AJC Participants
Friday 25th 9am-6pm
Saturday 26th 9am-5pm

Rogue Gun Photography Packages available.
Ben and Nicci from Rogue Gun Photography will be covering the Australian Junior Championships again for us in 2026.
Please purchase your photo package Here - 2026 Squash Australia | AJC

Community Activations
Level 1 Coach Certification - Practical Course
Date: Saturday, 26 September - Sunday, 27 September 2026 (9am-5pm both days)
Where: Devonport Squash Centre
Age Requirements: Minimum 16 years
Course Fee: $299
For more information or to register - CLICK HERE 

Squash Stars at the Australian Junior Championships!
Squash Stars Activations - at Devonport Squash Centre, during the AJC event Squash stars will hold two activation days where players siblings can sign up and join in on the fun. To find out more or to register see links below 
Dates and Times
Wednesday 30 Sep 2026 10:00 — 11:00 - Register Here
Friday 02 Oct 2026  10:00 — 11:00 - Register Here

Squash Star Leaders Course
Date and Time
Wednesday 30 Sep 2026 10:00 — 11:00 - Register Here
 



CONTACT:
Email – events@squashaus.com.au

Major Sponsor
We proudly acknowledge the support of the Tasmanian Government and Devonport City Council as a major sponsor of this Event. Their valued support helps make this event possible and contributes to the continued growth of our sporting community.