Cancer Challenge Pickleball Tournament - Non-Sanctioned

Presented by Hershey's and Skinny Pop - Pickleballs provided by Franklin

Indoor Courts at Matrix Club, 1219 Mills Ln, Lowell, AR

June 13 - 15, 2024

Pickleball Director - Johan den Toom - johan.dentoom@matrixclub.com

3 Tournament Format Options

Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles, Mixed Doubles

Tournament Ball: Franklin X-40 Yellow Pickleball will be provided for play

Tournament Fees

$50 per person

$10 per person for additional event

***An additional $5 registration fee per event will be added by Pickleball Brackets.

Player Medals Awarded - Gold, Silver, Bronze

Players receive event T-shirt, Hat and Goody Bag. Drinks and food provided throughout tournament.

The schedule is as follows:

Thursday | Pickleball Social

Friday | Women's Doubles (morning), Men's Doubles (afternoon)

Saturday | Mixed Doubles

Friday and Saturday play may begin as early as 8am.

Specific start times for each event will be posted by the Wednesday prior to the event and are subject to change.

All teams are guaranteed a minimum of 4 games.

ROUND ROBIN FORMAT:

DOUBLES Brackets or pools with 8 teams or less: Each game will be played to 15 points, win by 2.

DOUBLES Brackets with 9 teams with one pool: Each game will be played to 11 points, win by 2.

DOULBLES Brackets with 10-12 teams, the bracket will be split into pools. Up to 6 teams per pool, maximum of 2 pools (A & B) for a total of 12 teams per bracket. Top 2 teams from each pool advance to medal bracket. 1st place team in pool A plays against 2nd place team in pool B. 1st place team in pool B plays 2nd place team in pool A. The winners of these matches go on to the play for 1st and 2nd place. The losers play for 3rd and 4th place. One game to 15 points, win by 2.

Skill Levels: 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5+

*Players will play at USA Pickleball, DUPR or Pickleball Brackets skill rating level or above*

*Teams will play at the level of highest rated player*

Age level brackets within skill level will be considered following registration.

*Teams will play in the age group of the youngest player on that team*

The order of finish will be determined by (1) Total matches won; (2) Results of head-to-head competition; (3) Total point differential; and then by (4) Total points won.

Brackets of 3 or fewer teams may will be merged into the next higher or lower skill bracket considering equitable skill assessment or a double round robin format may be used at the tournament director’s discretion.

The tournament director reserves the right to combine skill and/or age levels if felt necessary and make adjustments to matchlength / format to optimize tournament flow and maximize number of play timefor all players. If brackets are combined to create playable brackets, awards will be based on the original division and not the combined bracket. All players will be notified of changes before play begins.

Come by Thursday, June 13 , 6 - 8 pm to join in a meet & greet cocktail hour and pick-up player provided goodies (t-shirt, hat/visor, and goody bags). Familiarize yourself with Matrix Club and meet other players.

Thursday, June 13, 6 - 8 pm

Pickleball Meet-up at Matrix Club

Appetizers and drinks provided for participants

Pick-up your participant shirt and goody bag early.

Friday, June 14 - Tournament Play Begins - Doubles (times may vary depending on length of play)

Women's Doubles (Morning)

Men's Doubles (Afternoon)

Saturday, June 15 - Mixed Doubles (times may vary depending on length of play)

Mixed Doubles (8 am start for certain divisions)

Refunds minus a $10 processing fee for withdrawals from the tournament up through the final day of registration.

No refunds for withdrawals from the tournament after registration closes.

Refunds will be processed after the tournament is over.