If you have never played in a tennis ladder before it's a great way for new players to get started. Here are the basics... No matter where you start on the ladder, after a period of time you will end up playing games with people of similar ability. If you improve, you are likely to go up the ladder but you will then be playing against harder opponents. If you wish to take a break from the ladder (e.g. you are away for 6 months) then you can do so by clicking on 'take a break' from the admin page (you need to be logged in to access this page).
When you are ready to make a challenge, go to the rankings page (you must be logged in first). When you move the computer cursor over the player list, you will highlighted the players you are allowed to challenge. Then, click on the player you wish to challenge and follow the instructions. In order to play your match you must be a member of the ladder. The ladder rules are below.

*********** PLEASE NOTE - SUBMITTING SCORES - ***********
WHEN SUBMITTING RULES, YOU ARE ONLY TO SUBMIT THE TOTAL NUMBER OF SETS THAT WERE WON FOR EACH CORRESPONDING PLAYER. FOR EXAMPLE, A 6-4, 6-2 WIN IS TO BE RECORED AS 2 FOR THE WINNER AND 0 FOR THE LOSER.

IF YOU DON'T SUBMIT THE SCORES BEFORE THE DEADLINE, THE CHALLENGER WINS THE GAME.

IF YOU WRITE A TIGHT SCORE (0-0; 1-1; 2-2), THE CHALLENGER WINS THE GAME.

You will have noticed a points score appear next to player names on the rankings page (if logged in). This is a trial points rating system based on the classic Elo system. Players will be awarded points for winning and lose points for losing depending on how difficult the system calculates your opponent to be. It will take a few games to settle down the scoring system. Currently the rating is displayed for information purposes only but in future it will be possible to arrange the ladder ranking system around this points score.

The ladder is hosted on a not for profit basis by squash-ladder.net. The data held is not processed for any purpose other than to allow individuals to participate in the ladder. The information held is Name and Email address. It is your choice if you wish to include any further contact details. They are stored in a password protected database. Your password to access the site is stored in the database in an encrypted form. The data is relatively safe but no guarantee is made regarding security. It is believed that these uses do not necessitate that the database and squash ladder be notified under the Data Protection Act, UK. Your ladder operator may need to register as a data operator depending on their country of operation. If you have any concerns about data protection or data security please discuss this with your ladder operator.

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