Distribution by licence type
Understand how licence types (Yearly, Extend, Offer, Free) evolve over time
About the data
What's included
This visualization shows the distribution of Swiss Squash licences by type over time:
- 🔄 Yearly → Standard annual licence (green)
- ➕ Extend → Extension of an existing licence (blue)
- 🎁 Offer → Promotional or gifted licence (purple)
- 🎪 Event → Temporary tournament-specific licence (red)
- 🆓 Free → Complimentary licence (gray)
🚨 Expiring licences
Licences marked as "⏰ Expiring [Type]" (in darker colors) are those with an end date between:
- From:
- To:
These require renewal before the deadline to maintain active status.
Licence types explained
🔄 Yearly
Standard annual licence purchased by players for a full season. This is the most common type.
➕ Extend
Extension of an existing licence, typically when a player renews their licence before it expires or extends their current validity period.
🎁 Offer
Promotional or gifted licences provided through special campaigns, partnerships, or as incentives.
🆓 Free
Complimentary licences covering multiple cases:
- First licence acquisition (promotional)
- International players for PSA/WSA events
- Special circumstances (coaches, officials, etc.)
🎪 Event
Temporary licences issued specifically for tournament participation. These are short-term licences valid only for the duration of the event.
How data is aggregated
- One entry per licence per year: Each licence activation is counted in the year it starts
- Grouping logic: Licences are grouped by year, type, and expiration status
- Historical view: Data available from 2015 onwards
- Filters available: International status, gender, and club affiliation
What's excluded
- ❌ Licences without a start date
- ❌ Licences created before 2015
📊 Reading the chart
- Stacked bars: Each year shows the total number of licences, broken down by type
- Height: Indicates the volume of licences for each category
- Comparison: Easily compare the popularity of each licence type across years
- Trends: Identify shifts in licence type preferences over time