WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Skill/Age Brackets: 3.0-4.5+; 18+, 40+, 50+, 60+. 17 and under can register for 18+ age bracket.
Rules & Format:
This is not a USAP sanctioned event; however, all USAP rules will apply.
All Skill & Age brackets will be Round Robin with Pre-Medal round and Medal Matches to be played immediately following the completion of Round Robin play.
Round Robin and Pre-Medal matches will be 1 game to 15 win by 2 or 1 game to 11 win by 2 depending on the size of the bracket and/or pools. Gold and Bronze Medal matches will be best 2/3 games to 11 win by 2.
There is JUNIOR OPEN DIVISION that wil be played on Saturday. This is for ages 12-17 and any gender (boy's doubles team, girl's doubles team, or boy/girl doubles team) can team up to play together.
Cost to play:
$25 EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION Fee until 9/09/24
$30 Regular Registration Fee
$10 Fee per event
$5 There is a non-refundable PickleballBrackets.com software use fee of $5 for each event
NOTE: Please note, for guaranteed spot, partner must sign up within 3 days of when you register.
Ball:
• Lime Green Franklin X-40 outdoor ball. Per the updated 2023 USA Pickleball rules, please do not wear predominately lime green apparel or you will be asked to change
Medals will be awarded to the top 3 teams/players in each bracket.
The Tournament Director reserves the right to merge brackets when there is an insufficient number of players within a bracket to make for meaningful play. The Tournament Director also reserves the right to change the format should circumstances, such as adverse weather conditions, necessitate expediency.
This is an outdoor tournament with no back-up dates. Thus, each registrant assumes the risk that adverse weather could create scheduling delays, abbreviated play, or event cancelation.
There is a no-refund policy.
LOCATION:
This tournament will be held in the courts at Kiln Creek Golf Club and Resort in Newport News, Va. There will be 12 courts with a combination of six dedicated pickleball courts and six temporary courts using temporary Deluxe Pickle Net System.
There is plenty of space for the best views of all the courts. Chairs are permitted outside the courts. There are benches alongside the courts for players only.
NEST Kitchen & Taphouse is located at the Golf Club and Resort for your dining pleasure. https://www.breakfasttobeer.com/
Vendors on hand for the both days:
https://elevatepkl.com/ and https://pickledrip.com/
Note: Address provided is to the HOA office next to the pickleball courts. 970 Brick Kiln Blvd, Newport News, VA 23602
Tournament Director - Carlos Morales
