"Rally in the Rockies" (Non Sanctioned by PCO)

Hosted by the Cranbrook Pickleball Club

Tournament Dates:

Saturday, September 16, 2023 – Mens Doubles, Womens Doubles

Sunday, September 17, 2023 – Mixed Doubles

FORMAT

The intent is to have 6 teams per round robin giving everyone 5 games. If the case where we only get 5 teams in an event then there 4 games before playoffs, and with 4 teams there will be 2 rounds of 3 games for 6 before playoffs. In the case we get less than 4 teams for an event the teams money will be refunded.

Round Robin - games to 15 win by 1

For single pool, top 2 play for Gold and Silver and 3rd and 4th play for Bronze

For double pools,

1st pool 1 vs 2nd pool2 with winner playing in Gold Silver game, loser to Bronze

1st pool2 vs 2nd pool 1 with winner playing in Gold Silver game, loser to Bronze

Bronze Medal matches – 1 game to 15, win by 2, no cap

Gold Medal matches – best 2 out of 3 games to 11, win by 2, no cap

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

EVENTS

Womens Doubles Skill/Age

3.0 Age: 17+

3.5 Age: 17+

4.0+ Age: 17+

Mens Doubles Skill/Age

3.0 Age: 17+

3.5 Age: 17+

4.0+ Age: 17+

Mixed Doubles Skill/Age

3.0 Age: 17+

3.5 Age: 17+

4.0+ Age: 17+ Note: If we get 8 teams on the waitlist we will run 4 pools of 5 teams with the winner of each pool advancing to the play offs

Age Categories: 17 and above

Age is based on age as of December 31, 2023

Early registration for Cranbrook Pickleball Club members starts on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.

Registration for General Public will open on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.

Registration closes on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at 9:00 p.m.

Registration fee: $50 for one event plus $ 10 for second event

An online PCO waiver will be used for registration

REGISTERING FOR AN EVENT

The skill level of players is determined by the data in the players' Pickleball Brackets profile. The priority for determining a player's skill level is their Canadian Tournament Player Rating (CTPR). If that is lacking then their Pickleball Brackets profile tournament rating, and if that is lacking their Pickleball Brackets self-rating.

All registrants MUST be a Pickleball Canada member in good standing to play in this tournament. Please ensure your Pickleball Canada Membership number and your skill level are up to date in your pickleballbrackets.com profile before registering for this tournament. If you are not a Pickleball Canada member, you can become a member at https://www.pickleballcanada.org/

Registration is online only at https://pickleballbrackets.com/. Registration is not complete until BOTH partners have registered, agreed to the online waiver, and PAID in full. Online payment via PayPal. When the maximum per event is reached based on fully registered/paid teams, others will be added to the waitlist.

Note: If the partner has not completed their registration within ten days of the first partner registering, the team will be moved to the waitlist if there are fully-paid teams on the waitlist. When the identified partner registers after the ten-day grace period, the team will move from the waitlist back to the active list ONLY if there is a slot available.

All players must complete their registration by September 2, 2023, at 9:00 p.m., or they could potentially be placed on the Waitlist. Players may enter as a team or look under “Players Needing Partners” to find a partner.

COMPLETE means, the waiver is signed, the registration is paid in full and your partner needs to be registered, the waiver signed and paid in full as well.

The Tournament Director reserves the right to place players in the Skill Group based on their current UTPR/USAPA/PCO rating skill groups based on registration and past performance at this tournament. The Tournament Director has the right to make changes to the tournament, combine divisions, or change and alter the format depending on the number of registrations received.

HELPFUL INFORMATION

Players are encouraged to bring:

- their own portable chairs

- hat or umbrella for personal shade

- we are planning to have food on-site. If you have dietary concerns or restrictions then consider bringing your own food and drinks

- remember that dehydration can happen quickly when playing in the sun

-a free water refill station is located inside the court area

Tournament Ball: Franklin X40 optic yellow

Paddles: USAPA-approved paddles only

Officiating: All medal matches will be refereed. If you are willing to referee, please contact the Tournament Director.

Clothing: If a player is wearing clothing that is the same colour as the ball, he/she may be asked to change apparel by the Tournament Director.

Registrants withdrawing before September 2, 2023 9:00 p.m. will be refunded registration fee minus a $15.00 administration fee. There will be absolutely NO refunds after September 2, 2023, 9:00 p.m. for player cancellations or withdrawals.

In the case of inclement weather or other unforeseen issues that prevent play, there will be no refund.