The Chico Pickleball Tournament is sponsored by the Chico Area Recreation District and is scheduled for Saturday, May 14th (Mixed Doubles) and Sunday, May 15th (Men’s and Women’s Doubles) at the Community Park, Chico, CA.
Format: Final brackets will be created by age and skill levels if registration permits after registration closes. The format will be round robin with medal play for the four top teams in each bracket. The two top teams in each bracket will play for gold and silver, and the next two teams will play for bronze.
Brackets must have at least 4 teams with a maximum of 7 teams per bracket. When skill levels, such as women's 3.0, have more than seven teams, brackets will be created by age breakdowns into smaller brackets. The number and size of brackets will be determined by the number of players signed up for each skill level. Each team will play a minimum of four games. If a bracket is created with four teams, the teams will play a double round robin with games to 11 (win by one). If a bracket is created with five teams, the teams will play a single round robin of games to 15 (win by one). If a bracket is created with six teams, the teams will play a round robin of games to 15 (win by one). If a bracket is created with seven teams, the teams will play a round robin of games to 11 (win by one). All metal matches will be one game to 15 (win by two).
Cost: $50 which includes 1 event; $10 for a second event.
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You must sign up at the skill level of the higher rated partner. Players with a PickleballBrackets.com rating must use that rating. Players with a USAPA UTPR rating but no PickleballBrackets.com rating must use the UTPR rating. Players with neither rating may self rate. Ratings will be verified when registration closes. The tournament reserves the right to move players and teams between brackets. Age limit deadline will be as of 12/31/2022.
*Registering Together As A Team (TIP) : For a guaranteed spot in the tournament, the second partner must sign up within 7 days of the first partner's registration. Incomplete teams will be moved to the waiting list after that. Once the second partner registers, they will be moved back into the event if there is space.
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In the case of wait lists, teams will take priority over individuals. Our goal is to accommodate as many people as the schedule will allow - but at the same time have a well-rounded tournament with brackets based on a combination of skill level and age.
**** AGE NOTE: When registering, you will NOT see any age divisions. Based on the registration, teams will be put in brackets based on age and skill level. Brackets will be limited to 5 or 6 teams.
For age divisions, a team must play at the age of the younger player.
This is an non sanctioned outdoor tournament with 18 courts. Start times for your bracket will be announced the week of the tournament.
All start times are subject to change and brackets might be merged or split based on event registration.
