Dink to END ALZ
Towpath Tennis Center, 2108 Akron Peninsula Rd, Akron Ohio, 44313
Description
Registration is by skill level: Beginner/Intermediate 1.0-3.5 or Intermediate/Advanced 3.75 - 4.5
All other players may self rate. If you do not have a current skill level, click the following link to determine your appropriate skill level:
https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/tournament-player-ratings/player-skill-rating-definitions/
$60.00 Registration Fee for Lifestyles Member Teams (Must have at least 1 Lifestyles member)
$70.00 Registration Fee for non-lifestyles Member Teams
Spectators:
$10.00 for Spectators ($5 donated to the Alzheimer's Association
You may register without a partner, but you need to add a partner within 3 days of registering, or you will be moved to the Wait List. If your bracket becomes full while you are on the Wait List, you will not be able to reenter that bracket.
There is a maximum capacity of 160 players for the tournament. Registration will automatically close when that number is reached.
this will be a non-sanctioned tournament. Brackets will be double elimination and/or round robin brackets, depending on total number of teams in brackets. Double elimination winners bracket matches will be best 2 out of 3 games to 11, win by 2. Lower bracket matches will be one game to 15, win by 2. 6 teams or less brackets will play a round robin format; games to 15, win by 2 points. Brackets with 4 teams or less will play a double round robin.
A team must play at the skill level of the higher rated player.
Medals for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place.
Additional Information
This year we are partnering with the Alzheimer's Association in the fight to find a cure for ALZ. Our goal is to raise a minimum of $1,800. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
Water and Various Snacks will be provided to registered players. Other drinks and food are welcome to be brought/or will be available for purchase throughout the tournament. Food trucks may be on site throughout the tournament.
Tournament Director reserves the right to amend the format of play based on participation or any other unforeseen event up to and including the day of the tournament.
Tournament team will make every effort to complete all matches. However, adjustments and/or cancellations may be necessary.
There is no provision to have a makeup day beyond the current tournament schedule.
Don't want to play but want to Donate?
Registration for Fundraising Team
The Longest Day is the day with the most light — the summer solstice. On June 21, thousands of participants from across the world come together to fight the darkness of Alzheimer’s through a fundraising activity of their choice. Our team is joining the fight! You can help by making a donation — or even joining our team — today.
We need your help to end this relentless disease. Together, the strength of our light will outshine the darkness of Alzheimer’s.
Your kindness and generosity truly make a difference in the fight against Alzheimer’s. Thank you for your support!
Refund Policy
Cancellation Policy
Refunds before 7/31/24, minus a $10.00 admin fee.
After 8/1/24 no refunds will be issued.
Weather
There is no provision to have a makeup day beyond the current tournament schedule but event may be moved inside per weather.
Venue Information
Towpath Tennis Center,2108 Akron Peninsula Rd, Akron Ohio, 44313
Surface Type: Tennis Hardcourt Surface
Play Area Type: Outdoor Non-Covered
Net Type: Portable
Ball Used: Franklin X40
Number of Courts: 6
Parking: No Fee
Details
Officiated Type:None
Max Events per Registration:1
Cost Includes:Unlimited Events
Guaranteed Games per Event:3
Allow Pets:No
Allow Food:Yes
Allow Grill:No
Allow Dish to Pass:Yes