***Only players residing in counties included in the Southern Alberta Summer Games are eligible to register for this tournament.***

PLAYERS WISHING TO REGISTER FOR THE TOURNAMENT MUST FIRST REGISTER ON THE SOUTHERN ALBERTA SUMMER GAMES WEBSITE.

How to register:

• go to: https://www.southernalbertasummergames.ca/

• click on registration and regional director

• click on your region

• contact the regional director for your area

• follow their instruction to complete your registration for participation in the Southern Alberta Summer Games

• Return to https://pickleballbrackets.com?SASG2025 to register for your pickleball tournament events

**YOU WILL BE GIVEN A CODE THAT WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION FOR THE TOURNAMENT THROUGH PICKLEBALLTOURNAMENTS.COM** If you code doesn't work; send an email to the tournament director with a copy of your SASG registration confirmation.

Payment to enter the pickleball tournament will be collected via the Southern Alberta Summer Games website.

Dates:

Wednesday, July 2nd: Mens Doubles, Womens Doubles and Juniors Co-Ed (teams can be comprised of 2 boys, 2 girls or 1 boy and 1 girl)

Thursday, July 3rd: Mixed Doubles (16+), Boys Doubles and Girls Doubles

Location: Taber Arena - 4720 50 St, Taber, AB T1G 2B6

Time: Check In: 7:30am Start Time: 8:00am (Start times are subject to change)

Schedule may be adjusted day of event for no-shows and cancellations All participants must be present at least 30 minutes prior to the start of your event. All start times are subject to change.

Skill level is based on player DUPR Rating. If no DUPR Rating exists, skill level is based on player self-rating. Teams must play at the skill level of the highest rated partner however, teams can choose to play in higher skill level bracket.

*****Self Rating Help*****

3.49 and Under

You like pickleball and like to play for fun. If you go to a rec league night in your town you maybe win 50% or less of your games. You don’t have an official ranking from playing sanctioned tournaments.

3.5 and Above

You play pickleball quite a lot and are more competitive. If you go to a rec league night in your town you are in the top 25% of players. You may or may not have an official ranking but you would like to face harder competition at the games and take your matches more seriously.

Tournament scores will NOT be recorded in DUPR and will have no effect on player ratings.

Registration is considered complete when both players have registered and paid the tournament fees.

**Brackets may be merged or split based on event registration numbers. If you want to play in a bracket that is full - be sure to sign up on the waitlist. Tournament Director will be evaluating brackets to ensure the total number of teams for the tournament can be accommodated.**

BRACKET FORMATS:

Less than 6 teams - Round Robin format, one game to 15 (win by 1). Top 4 teams will play for medals.

6 to 10 teams - double elimination with each match being best 2 out of 3 games to 11 (win by 1) on the “A” side of the draw. On the “B” side of the draw, each match will consist of one game to 15 (win by 1)

More than 10 teams - double elimination with each match being one game to 15 (win by 1) on the “A” side of the draw. On the “B” side of the draw, each match will consist of one game to 11 (win by 1)

Junior Division will be Round Robin format, one game to 15 (win by 1). Top 4 teams will play for medals.

Each team is guaranteed a minimum of two matches

Tournament Ball: Churco Hybrid 40 (contact tournament director to purchase balls for practice or visit https://churcopickleball.com/product/rec-40-hybrid-balls/

Play will be governed by the rules set by the USPA, 2025 Official Pickleball Rulebook

All participants must be present at least 30 minutes prior to the tournament starting time indicated on the schedule.

Every athlete must be able to produce appropriate identification at all times.

Courts are indoors on an arena floor; please wear appropriate footwear. Hybrid balls will be used.

Players must supply their own paddles, non-marking shoes, and appropriate clothing.

Players will be responsible for line calls. Games will be refereed pending referee availability. A tournament director will be on call to address rule disputes. The tournament directors decision is final.

Medals will be awarded for Gold, Silver, and Bronze at the conclusion of each event.

The Southern Alberta Summer Games has a Zero Tolerance Harassment Policy. If a competitor, coach, parent, or spectator is abusive in any way towards officials, other competitors, or volunteers, they will immediately be ejected from competition.