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We are excited to be hosting the 3rd Annual Panhandle Pickleball Slam! Entries have now closed and brackets and start times have been finalized. Please see below for some important tournament details.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday (NO ONSITE PARKING)
We will have volunteers directing players and spectators to offsite parking locations. There will be a bag drop station onsite but there will NOT be onsite parking available. Offsite parking is a 2-minute walk away from the Pickleball Courts.
Bluewater Bay Golf Course: 2000 Bluewater Blvd, Niceville, FL, 32578
PLEASE DO NOT PARK AT BLUEWATER ORTHOPEDICS ON FRIDAY!
Paddles
All paddles used in the tournament must be approved by either USA Pickleball or UPA.
If your paddle is not listed by either organization, it will not be permitted for play. Please double-check your equipment to avoid any last-minute issues.
Tournament Ball – Franklin X-40
Referees and Rules
USA Pickleball certified referees will be enforcing ONLY USA Pickleball rules, which can be found at https://usapickleball.org/get-involved/pickleball-officiating/
Address:
1200 Oakmont Drive, Niceville, Florida, 32578
Entry Fees
If you have not paid your entry fee, please do so at your earliest convenience. If you have any problems paying, please call Adam at 8502077027.
Refunds:
10/22 was the last day to withdraw and receive a refund. If you have withdrawn before that date, your refund is now being processed. Please allow 5-7 days.
Schedule:
Friday 31st: Men’s Singles and Women’s Doubles
Saturday 1st: Men’s Doubles and Women’s Singles
Sunday 2nd: Mixed Doubles
Brackets
Please check the tournament site to make sure you and your partner are in the correct bracket.
Start Times
Friday 31st:
8.00am Men's Singles 4.5+ (39 and under)
8.00am Men's Singles 3.0 (49 and under)
8.00am Men's Singles 3.5 (49 and under)
8.00am Men's Singles 3.0 to 3.5 (50+)
10.30am Men's Singles 4.0 (49 and under)
10.30am Women's Doubles 3.0 (40+)
12.00pm Women's Doubles 3.5 (35+)
12.00pm Women's Doubles 4.0 to 4.5 (All Ages)
Saturday 19th:
8.00am Men's Doubles 4.5+ (39 and under)
8.00am Men's Doubles 3.5 (50+)
11.00am Men's Doubles 3.5 (49 and under)
11.00am Women's Singles 3.5/4.0 (50+)
12.30am Men's Doubles 4.0/4.5 (50+)
12.30pm Men's Doubles 4.0 (49 and under)
12.30pm ALL WOMENS SINGLES (49 and under)
Sunday 20th:
8.00am Mixed Doubles 3.5 (50+)
8.00am Mixed Doubles 3.5 (49 and under)
10.30am Mixed Doubles 4.5+ (39 and under)
10.30am Mixed Doubles 4.5+ (40+)
12.00pm Mixed Doubles 4.0 (50+)
12.00pm Mixed Doubles 4.0 (49 and under)
Contact
Before the Tournament | Adam Drysdale, adam@ectmanagement.com, 8502077027
During the Tournament | Adam Drysdale, adam@ectmanagement.com, 8502077027
Singles Format:
3 players: Double round robin. 1 game to 15 win by 2
4-6 players: Round Robin with play-off. 1 game to 15 win by 2. Top 2 advance to Gold. 3rd and 4th play for Bronze. All medal matches will be best 2/3 to 11, win by 2.
7 players: Round Robin.1 game to 15 win by 2.
8 or more players: Pool play with play off. 1 game to 15 win by 2. Winner of each pool advance to Gold. 2nd place in each pool play for Bronze. All medal matches will be best 2/3 to 11, win by 2.
Doubles Format:
3 teams: Double round robin. 1 game to 15 win by 2
4-6 teams: Round Robin with play-off. 1 game to 15 win by 2. Top 2 advance to Gold. 3rd and 4th play for Bronze. All medal matches will be best 2/3 to 11, win by 2.
7 teams: Round Robin.1 game to 15 win by 2.
8 or more players: Pool play with play off. 1 game to 15 win by 2. Winner of each pool advance to Gold. 2nd place in each pool play for Bronze. All medal matches will be best 2/3 to 11, win by 2.
Practice Courts:
Practice Courts will be available at 7.30am daily. Practice courts will be VERY limited throughout the day. 5 public courts are located at Niceville Senior Center (10 Min drive from ECT Pickleball)
201 Campbell Drive, Niceville, Florida, 32578
Spectators
We encourage all spectators to come and watch some great pickleball this weekend! There will be seating inside and outside the facility. We do ask that ALL spectators refrain from using the main entrance to the courts (PLAYERS ENTRANCE) and use the two side entrances, so we do not disturb play.
If anyone has any questions or concerns, please email, text or call Adam Drysdale.
Have a great week!
