BCPC Summer Slam Tournament @ Bergen County Pickleball Club in Tenafly, NJ will be an exciting, fun and competitive event, scheduled between June 29th 2024 and June 30th 2024. The tournament will take place at the brand new dedicated pickleball indoor and outdoor courts in Bergen County Pickleball Club, Tenafly, NJ. This will be a very big event in Bergen County this Summer.

Saturday June 29th Evening : Men's Doubles 4.5+ Open starting @ 6.00 pm @ BCPC Indoor facility - Winning team receives $300 and Runners Up $125 if min 10 teams signup.

Women's Doubles 4.5+ starting @ 12.00 pm @ BCPC Indoor facility - Winning team receives $200 and Runners Up $100 if min 6 teams signup.

Mixed Doubles 4.5+ starting @ 3.00 pm @ Winning team receives $250 and Runners Up $120 if min 8 teams signup.

Sunday June 30th : Mixed doubles, Men's and Women's doubles for levels ranging from 2.5 to 4.0+ will be held in BCPC Indoor and Outdoor facility in Tenafly, NJ. Max a player can play two events on Sunday June 30th and Mixed events will start first and finish before the Gender doubles event begins.

Early bird registration is only $50 if registered before June 17th 2024 , which includes medals for the winners.

Gender doubles event - $15/player, mixed doubles events - $20/player and Men's Open 4.5+

$30/Player and women's/Mixed open - $25 per player.

For payment, participants can pay online using a credit card via Stripe or Zelle : drtourneys@gmail.com (please check with tournament director before using this option)

Additional payment options will be communicated individually to players if required.

For any inquiries regarding the tournament, please contact the Tournament Director/Committee by emailing drtourneys@gmail.com or texting +1 201 887 4727 or +201-399-3888

IMPORTANT - SCORES WILL BE REPORTED TO DUPR !!!

Tournament Format and Rules:

Please carefully read this important information in its entirety. All 2024 USA Pickleball Rules Apply

For key points of the 2024 USA Pickleball rules read the documents @ https://usapickleball.org/what-is-pickleball/official-rules/. However, as a player, you are responsible for being familiar with the rules in their entirety.

The tournament is designed to provide a fair and competitive environment for all participants, adhering to a structured format and set of rules.

General Guidelines:

Round Robin Format: All tournament events will follow a round robin format.

Events:

Division Merging: Divisions with one to three teams may be merged with another division at our discretion. We will ensure not to mix different skill levels and will avoid proceeding with a draw if there are fewer than four entrants, unless absolutely necessary.

Pool Play: During Round Robin pool play, matches will be a single game to either 15 or 11 points depending on pool size, with a requirement to win by 2 points. The target score will be determined based on the bracket.

Playoffs and Medal Rounds: These stages will maintain the Round Robin format, featuring a single game to 15 points, also requiring a win by 2 points.

Skill Level and Age Brackets:

Participants must compete at the skill level of the higher-rated player or above. Unrated players may be moved to a higher bracket if deemed appropriate by the organizers. In age-based brackets, the bracket is determined by the age of the younger partner.

Please note, the split-age open will be conducted as a round robin with a non-cash prize.

TD Authority:

The Tournament Director (TD) and Committee reserve the right to modify the format of any bracket, division, or level as necessary to ensure the smooth operation of the event. They also have the authority to change any rules or policies as needed. This adaptability is essential for responding to unforeseen circumstances and for enhancing the tournament experience for all participants.

Pickleball bracket fees and Stripe fees are non-refundable for all withdrawals.

Any player who withdraws before the deadline of June 17th, 2024, will be charged a $10.00 withdrawal fee. There will be no refunds for any withdrawals after June 17th, 2024.

In the event of inclement weather, we will do our best to play the matches while prioritizing the safety of the players, We will try to move all the games to indoor courts owned by BCPC. If any brackets does not start due to rain, we will refund 75% of the fee paid towards the tourney (please not pickleball bracket fees and stripe fee are non-refundable they are deducted at point of sale).

We will carefully monitor the weather and keep the players informed through email communication.