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We are extremely thrilled to host the FIFTH Annual Pickleball Tournament for Sea Turtles! This tournament has grown in size and scope exponentially since we started in 2020. All proceeds benefit the Florida Coastal Conservancy and the Gulf County Sea Turtle Center. Funds are used to educate tourists, provide improvements to the center, rehabilitate sick or injured sea turtles and provide food and care to the land turtles housed at the center.

************************PLEASE use ONLY the PayPal option when registering.*****************************

(If the PayPal feature doesn't work, let us know ASAP so we can reset it. If it still says you have a balance due and you've used PayPal, be assured we have it straight on our end and you are registered.) IT IS TAKING 24 HOURS TO UPDATE.

FOR INFO ON SPONSORSHIPS AND VENDOR PRIVILEGES, please contact Jessica Swindall at sjpturtlepatrol@gmail.com.

FOR LODGING DISCOUNTS AT HOTEL SAINT JOSEPH - please look under TRAVEL INFORMATION. The link can also be found on the PICKLEBALL FOR SEA TURTLES TOURNAMENTS Facebook page

Teams must register in the skill level of the highest rated player and/or the age bracket of the youngest player. Your age is determined by your age on 12/31/25. You can play up in skill level or down in age. DUPR RATINGS ARE CHECKED WITHIN THE SYSTEM. E.g. You are 55 and a 4.2 player and your partner is 49 and a 3.8 player. Your bracket is 14+ 4.0. A player with a 3.9 DUPR can play 3.5. A player with a 3.4 DUPR can play 3.0 Etc. and so forth.

All brackets are limited to 8 teams. You may only play in one bracket per day.

A double elimination format is planned for all brackets EXCEPT singles. Matches will be 2/3 to 11 win by 2 in the main bracket and 1 to 15 win by 2 in the back draw There is no come around to gold.

Singles is round robin 1 game to 11 win by 2 with the top 4 advancing to a single elimination bracket. 1 will play 2 for gold and silver while 3 will play 4 for bronze.

The TD reserves the right to expand, combine divisions or create additional divisions as required based on the number registrations received.

Start times will be emailed one week prior to the event.

All matches will be officiated by USAPA referees.

Registration includes TWO EVENTS, a player swag bag and tournament shirt. Shirt size is guaranteed if you register prior to January 15th.

Your spot is not guaranteed until both partners are registered. There will be waiting lists.

For information on sponsorships and individual donations, please contact sjpturtlepatrol@gmail.com.

Food and beverage vendors will be on site. Stay tuned for lodging discounts.

Refunds less a $5 (one event) or $10 (two+events) service charge (PBbrackets keeps that, not FCC) will be given if you withdraw before midnight January 31, 2025.

In case of a complete rainout all 4 days, the tournament make up dates will be THURSDAY February 20 through SUNDAY February 23rd.