2nd Annual Dink for a Cure Pickleball Tournament for Arthritis at Siena College
Siena College, Turchi Rd & South Rd, Albany New York, 12110
Description
[JUNE 15 UPDATE]
There are a few more spots available in next weekend's Dink for a Cure tournament.
MIXED DOUBLES
Mixed doubles 3.0 and under, Saturday 12:30 p.m. 1 SPOT (GREAT PLACE FOR FIRST TIME TOURNAMENT PLAYERS)
Mixed doubles 4.0+, age 49 and under, Saturday, 9 a.m., 1 spot
MEN'S DOUBLES
Men's doubles 3.5 and under 49 and under, Sunday 8 a.m.. 1 SPOT
Men's doubles 3.5 and under 70+, Sunday, 8 a.m. 1 SPOT
WOMEN'S DOUBLES
Women's doubles 4.0 and under, any age, Sunday 2:30 p.m. 2 SPOT
SINGLES AND SKINNY SINGLES
Men's singles 4.0+. , Friday at noon, 2 SPOTS
Coed Singles 3.5 and under any age, Friday at noon, 1 SPOT
Coed skinny singles 3.5 and under any age, Friday at 9 a.m., 1 SPOT
Coed skinny singles 4.0+ any age, Friday 9 a.m. 2 SPOTS
CLUB COMPETITION
There is a little more space in the Club Competition. The Club event is a team-style competition. You must have a minimum of 2 men and 2 women on your team and they all must be the same skill level. A Club team can be a formal club or a group of friends. The club event is Friday, June 21 from 3 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. There is room for one more team in each of these club divisions:
*CLUB* 3.0, 1 spot
*CLUB* "3.5 AND UNDER", 1 spot
*CLUB* "4.0 AND ABOVE", 1 spot
(CLUB" 4.0 and under" is full)
[JUNE 5 UPDATE]
- Tournament ball update: We will be using the Gamma Photon Indoor ball (optic lime/yellow color)
Dink for a Cure Pickleball Tournament is part of the Arthritis Foundation of Northeastern New York's three-day event on June 21, 22 & 23 to raise money for arthritis research and assistance programs. The pickleball tournament will feature vendors, raffles, food trucks and fun. The weekend schedule of events includes the tournament, the Arthritis Foundation's Annual Walk for a Cure and a Wellness Expo, all which will be held at Siena College in Albany, NY.
The pickleball competition will be held on 16 temporary courts at Siena's Callanan Field House. Mixed doubles on Saturday, men's and women's doubles on Sunday. Friday is Club day: a one-day, team-style competition.
The tournament director is Pickleball518's Cathleen Crowley Denbeaux.
REGISTRATION
Early bird $40
Regular $50
Late $60
The registration fee includes 1 event. Each additional event costs $20.
Registration for Junior/Collegiate events is $40 for the first event and $5 for the second Junior/Collegiate event.
Note: Pickleball Brackets charges an additional $5 service fee for each event, up to a maximum of $10. This fee is nonrefundable.
SCHEDULE
Friday, June 21: *CLUB* DAY
NEW! ... A one-day club v. club team competition in women's, men's and mixed doubles. For more information about this unique, one-day team competition, read the details here:
Saturday, June 22: Mixed doubles
Saturday events may start as early as 8 a.m. and as late as 6 p.m.
Sunday, June 23: Men's Doubles and Women's Doubles
Sunday events may start as early as 8 a.m. and as late as 6 p.m.
Specific start times for each event will be posted and emailed to players approximately one week prior to the event.
- Medals will be awarded
- Some games may be refereed
- Scores may be entered into additional rating systems
- The tournament director reserves the right to move players and teams to the proper skill level, merge events, split events and change the schedule at any time.
For a guaranteed spot in doubles events, the second partner must register within THREE days of the first partner. Limits may be placed on the size of each event after registration opens. Register early to guarantee your spot.
Teams that are incomplete after three days will be moved to the waiting list. Once the second partner registers, the team will be entered into the event if there is still room in the event and registration is still open.
If you have questions or problems registering, email cathleen@pickleball518.com.
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are needed and very appreciated. We need volunteers to help set up the courts the day before the tournament and help on the day of the tournament checking players in, recording scores, running scoresheets to the score table. Some jobs require knowledge of pickleball and some don't. Please fill out this form if you are interested in volunteering: https://bit.ly/tournament-volunteer-form
ABOUT THE CHARITY
The Arthritis Foundation is boldly pursuing a cure for America’s #1 cause of disability which impacts people of all ages.
Funds raised for the Dink for a Cure Pickleball Tournament help the Arthritis Foundation:
1. Invest in innovative research to find a cure with more than $500 million in funding to date
2. Provide services to make life with arthritis easier including self-help courses and educational materials
3. Host juvenile arthritis camps and programs that directly address the unique needs of the more than 300,000 children affected by arthritis
4. Lead advocacy efforts and train Advocates that are actively engaged in 160 bills and rules in 39 states
Additional Information
How long does each event last?
Each event, i.e. "Women's Doubles - Intermediate," will take between 2 to 3 hours from start to finish.
Can I sign up for more than one event?
Yes. You can sign up for multiple events on Friday Club Day, and you can sign up for one mixed doubles event on Saturday and one event on Sunday.
Should I join the waitlist?
Yes! If an event is "waitlist only" it is free to get on the waitlist. The waitlist is the first place a tournament director looks to fill an opening. (If you have a partner, you will automatically be moved into the event if a spot opens.)
How do I register on Pickleball Brackets for the first time?
Here is an article on signing up for your first tournament on Pickleball Brackets: https://www.pickleball518.com/how-to-register-for-a-pickleball-tournament-on-pickleball-brackets/
NOTE: If there is a "ghost" next to a player's name on the Pickleball Brackets event description page, that means a player has not fully registered and the team may be bumped to the waitlist. Read more about the "ghost" here:
Creating your Pickleball Brackets profile
If this is your first time using Pickleball Brackets, when you create a profile you will be asked to self-rate yourself on a scale of 2.0 to 6.0.
Here is a general guide:
2.0 = Novice
Never picked up a paddle or just started playing, and no background in racquet sports. Just learning the rules.
2.5 = Advanced novice
Basic understanding of rules and scoring. Able to hit the ball back and forth but struggling to sustain a rally.
3.0 = Intermediate
Understands rules and scoring. Can serve reliably and sustain a rally.
3.5 = Advanced intermediate
Strong grasp of rules and scoring. Can sustain rallies and starting to use pickleball strategies like dinks, third-shot drops, deep serves and returns and shot placement.
4.0 and above = Advanced
Mastered control of shot placement. Can use spin on the ball. Using advanced game strategies. Knows how to stack. Has tournament experience.
Here is a nifty (and free) online quiz to help determine your rating:
Refund Policy
Withdrawals before registration closes may be refunded minus a $15 processing fee. As this is a charity event, please consider donating your registration fee if you are unable to attend.
No refunds will be given after registration closes.
Venue Information
Siena College,Turchi Rd & South Rd, Albany New York, 12110
Surface Type: Synthetic / Acrylic
Play Area Type: Indoor Air Conditioned
Net Type: Portable
Ball Used: Gamma Photon Indoor
Number of Courts: 16
Parking: No Fee
Amenities
Marriott Albany
189 Wolf Rd
Albany
New York, 12205
United States
Discount ends May 31
Fitness center
Free parking
$169/night King or two queens
If you prefer to make your reservation over the phone, please call 1-800-443-8952 and ask for a room under the Dink For A Cure block.
Homewood Suites
216 Wolf Rd
Albany
New York, 12205
United States
Discount available until May 22
Free hot breakfast included
Indoor pool
Fitness center
Free parking
$231/night King room
$236/night King bed with sofa bed that sleeps 2
Details
Officiated Type:Unique Per Event
Max Events per Registration:Unlimited
Cost Includes:1 Events
Guaranteed Games per Event:4
Allow Pets:No
Allow Food:Yes
Allow Grill:No
Allow Dish to Pass:No