** The tournament is now full and not accepting waitlisted players or new registrants. **

** If you are registered, please go to 'My Profile' in Pickleball Brackets and ensure under your name and CELL PHONE number you select "Yes, I want Texts" as we will be texting court assignments and scores. **

The Red Deer Pickleball Club is pleased to host the Pickleball Alberta Provincial Championships July 11 - 14, 2024.It will be played outdoors at the beautiful Motorworks Fields Located a 2700 67 St. in Red Deer, Alberta. We are planning the tournament brackets to be set up with doubles, singles , skinny singles, and junior brackets, and the events will be setup in age categories (depending on the number of registrations). Events will include age categories from junior (18 and under) to 70+, with skill level competitions 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, and open (open events are restricted to players of 4.5 or greater tournament rating).

Should both players choose to, they may play up ONLY a 0.5 rating level from their current CTPR. The only exception is for Open events, where all players must have a minimum 4.5 CTPR rating to play in that event. Tournament (i.e.: players rated 3.0 will not be allowed to play in 4.0 bracket). Players or teams will not be allowed to play down a level. (ie: 3 .5 player cannot play 3.0)

The 2024 Pickleball Alberta Provincial Championships are open to all Alberta residents who are members of both Pickleball Alberta and Pickleball Canada, and have a valid Alberta birth certificate with picture ID or current Alberta driver's license (as required by Pickleball Alberta). Players are required to provide their Alberta identification each day they check in. If players do not have the proper credentials with them when checking in, they will not be allowed to play in the tournament.

The entry fee is $95 per player. Each event will be $15. All registrations will include a player gift bag, and a ticket to the Saturday evening social event generously sponsored by Boston Pizza who will be providing the meal for all players (pizza, pasta, and salad with vegetarian and gluten-free options). The Saturday evening social will also feature live musical entertainment by The Grand Dueling Pianos and all players will receive a free drink ticket. Additional tickets to the Saturday evening dinner and social can be purchased for $15 through Pickleball Brackets or at the door.

Registrations will open April 15, 2024, at 12PM. A registration is considered complete when the team is complete and paid in full. For doubles events both players must register within 7 days of the first player's registration, or the team will be moved to the waitlist.

Events will be double elimination, with each match being best 2 out of 3 games to 11 on the “A” side of the draw. On the “B” side of the draw each match will consist of one game to 15. Both “A” and “B” side draws are win by 2 with no cap, and players are guaranteed three games. Singles games may have one game to 15 win by 2 no cap on both the "A" and "B" side. Our goal will be a minimum bracket size of eight teams and medals will be awarded to the top three teams in each bracket. Brackets may be combined as determined by the tournament director (if brackets are combined, only one set of medals will be awarded). If bracket numbers result in less than 5 teams, Round Robin Draws may be utilized. Each Round Robin match will typically consist of one game to 15 points (win by 2). Round Robin results will determine the gold/silver and bronze final matches. Gold/Silver round robin matches will be best 2 out of 3 games to 11, Bronze medal matches will be one game to 15 (win by 2). The Tournament Director or Tournament Desk may have to combine age or skill to fill event brackets.

Referees - As per usual , snacks will be available all day and lunch will be provided. Please remember to bring your own water bottle to be refilled as needed. Ref mats are available

• We are using Onix Durafast 40 balls

• Participants are required to enter at the highest of their current Pickleball Brackets CTPR skill rating as of the date of registration (please note that one team member must of the age and/or skill level for the bracket you are registering in). If your rating changes after you register for the Pickleball Alberta Provincials Championships, you will remain in the category you have registered in. If you are not rated, consult with other players and visit the Pickleball Canada website for self-rating.

• Seeding will be identified by CTPR ratings and the Tournament Director.

• Players may enter a maximum of 3 events and may only enter once in women’s or men’s doubles, once a singles event and once in a mixed doubles event.

• Enter as a team or look under “Players Needing a Partner” to find a partner.

• In the case of waitlists, in doubles events, complete teams will take priority over individuals.

• The tournament will utilize Level 1, Level 2 and certified Referees. Volunteer referees with the appropriate training are also encouraged to referee (current market rates will be paid).

• The only way to register for the tournament is online Pickleball Brackets.com. You must have an account set up with Pickleball Brackets, if you do not, you must create one prior to registering in tournament.

• When entering your partner information, you will be prompted to search to confirm they have a Pickleball Brackets account. If they do not have an account, you will be prompted to enter their name and an email address for them. Ensure you use the valid email your partner will use to set up their Pickleball Brackets account.

• Online waiver acceptance will be utilized. Waiver can be reviewed by downloading it.

• The only way to pay is online through Pickleball Brackets.

• The tournament director reserves the right to modify the events, and schedule as needed pending weather, and other outside influences beyond our control. This tournament will follow USAPA Rulebook 2024 International Edition, and we are currently applying to sanction this tournament with Pickleball Canada.

PCO policy on the use of CTPR must be followed for all Sanctioned Tournaments. Should both players choose to, they may play up ONLY a 0.5 rating level from their current CTPR. The only exception is for 4.5+ or Open events, where all players must have a minimum 4.5 CTPR rating to play in that event. Tournament Directors will ensure this policy is adhered to.

If a tournament has a 4.0, 4.5 and 5.0(Open) event, a 4.0 player can play up into the 4.5 event but not into the 5.0/Open event. 5.0/Open events are for 4.5 and above skill level players only.

If a tournament has a 4.0 and 4.5+ event without a 5.0/Open event, a 4.0 player cannot play up into the 4.5+ event as it is for 4.5 and higher skill players only. In this case, the 4.5+ event acts in the same way as the Open.

Open Category – is only open to advanced players with a minimum skill level of 4.5. It is acceptable to substitute “5.0” terminology instead of “Open” if tournament directors choose to

• Player requested withdrawals will be accepted until July 02 2024 with a full refund less a $15 administration fee.

• After July 02 2024, refunds will not be provided, unless otherwise determined by the tournament director.

No refund on PA Merchandise after June 11 2024

Hotel Information

RED DEER PICKLEBALL HOTEL GROUP RATES - SUMMER TOURNAMENTS 2024

HOTEL RATE + TAX CODE DATES INCLUDES

RADISSON $129.00

080824RDPC July 11 - 14 NA

RAMADA $129.00

240808APP July 11-14 FREE HOT BREAKFAST

HOLIDAY INNS RED DEER 13% DISCOUNT FREE HOT BREAKFAST

STAYBRIDGE SUITES 13% DISCOUNT FREE HOT BREAKFAST

COMFORT INN AND SUITES $129.00

July 11-14 FREE HOT BREAKFAST

* NOTE: HOLIDAY INNS AND STAYBRIDGE SUITES ARE 13% DISCOUNT OFF REGULAR ROOM RATES WITH A VARIETY OF ROOMS.

ALL OTHER HOTELS ARE FOR A ROOM WITH A KING BED OR 2 QUEENS.

CALL THE HOTELS OR BOOK ONLINE.

WESTERNER CAMPGROUND - GARRY

LIONS CAMPGROUND

Go to 'My Profile' in Pickleball Brackets and ensure under your name and CELL PHONE number you select "Yes, I want Texts" as we will be texting court assignments and scores.

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY

This event is an outdoor event. If weather or any other unforeseen circumstance occurs,

we will do all it can to play matches. If brackets are in mid play when a weather or

unforeseen circumstance occurs the situation will be evaluated on a case-by-case

basis to determine if the bracket may be finished or if winners may be determined

First Aid Tent will be on site, Emergency plan has been created and will get executed