We welcome you to our friendly and sociable club. Come and experience Warrnambool City Pickleball Club's first annual tournament that's all inclusive and is going to showcase what Warrnambool has to offer to all our players. The Warrnambool Stadium (also know as the ARC) has three internal stadiums which will allow us to offer 22 Pickleball courts. We are proud to offer a venue with tiered seating in two of the stadiums and surround seating in the third.

Our open tournament is offered to all skill levels and ages including a bracket for Para Pickleball. Each entrant can choose to enter up to four events as long as the events you choose are at a different time to each other. Whether you are a first-time participant or a seasoned player, this tournament offers a fantastic opportunity for competitive play in a friendly electric atmosphere. Compete in a range of divisions that fit your skill level and enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded players.

We will be offering eight events in five age groups , Junior Open in Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles Para Pickleball, Mens and Womens Doubles, including Mixed Doubles & Singles. The age groups are 18 under, 19+, 35+, 50+, 60+ and70+. We would like to get enough entries to keep each of these age group brackets but please understand that we may have to merge some age groups if needed. Please read "DIRECTOR'S DISCRETION" below.

You will meet and make many new friends at this tournament to add to your Pickleball family and it will be great to see familiar faces when you enter future tournaments.

Our own members are going to run a Canteen/Cafe for you selling yummy homemade sandwiches, fruit salad cups and slices with tea and coffee. There is a vending machine with gatorades and snacks and we are excited to have the 'Sirjuiced' Van that will sell pure fruit juice icy cold (slushies) and smoothies made with real fruit juice. Perfect for the hot weather we are expecting. Coffee van onsite too (hopefully!) There is a separate multi-purpose lounge attached to the Canteen/Cafe that you can go and relax in away from the courts. We will have sun shade, tables and seating outdoors also.

Early bird registration fee $25 up until 25th December then $35 thereafter.

We plan to have the Singles from early Saturday morning followed by the gender Doubles starting mid/late morning. On Sunday we will start with Mixed Doubles followed by Skinny Singles.

Ball colour. We will be using both yellow and orange Franklin X-26 balls that are supplied to us.

Medals will be awarded to gold, silver and bronze winning competitors for each bracket.

DIRECTOR'S DISCRETION

The tournament director reserves the right to:

- review, and possibly alter the rating of players who self-rate below or above their actual rating.

- move players and teams between skill level brackets if on verification the wrong event has been entered.

- merge or split brackets based on event registration. Any event with fewer than 4 entries will be combined with another event of closest possible standard.

- change start times to facilitate smooth running of the tournament

- The tournament director reserves the right to modify the events and/or schedule as needed pending influences beyond our control.

REGISTRATION

A registration is considered complete when the Team is complete. BOTH players must register for the entry to be complete. If you do not have a partner, you can look under 'Players Needing Partners' to find a partner. (Click on the large button next to the logo on the Home page of the tournament website). It is the entrant's responsibility to use this facility to find themselves a partner if they cannot enter with a friend. We will do our best to help you find a partner also

All participants must be members of Pickleball Australia. Anyone who is a member of their state.

BECOME A SPONSOR - email: pickleballwarrnambool@gmail.com

ETIQUETTE ON COURT

Begin each game by acknowledging the other players and introducing yourself if you don't know them.

If the ball is out and it's on your side, call it out. Never make calls for your opponent's side of the court.

Never make calls for your opponent’s side of the court.

Never ask for nor accept line calls from spectators.

Good sportsmanship is the key.

At the end of each game, meet at the net, clink paddles and say "good game." Never leave a game without acknowledging the other team.

Never criticize opponents nor your partner's play

Don't offer criticism or advice, unless asked.

Abusive language is not allowed. Verbal comments of any detrimental nature during a game is unacceptable.

Compliment people on outstanding shots or on a really great game.

Call the score out – loudly and clearly – before you serve.

Player requests for withdrawals will be accepted until Sunday, 18th February, 2024 at 6pm, with a full refund less a $10 administration fee.

After 18th February, 2024 at 6pm, there will be no refunds provided. Only exception would be hospitalisation.

Indoor conditions for pickleball, however, it might get a bit warm while playing so prepare for that.

Make sure you wear appropriate attire

Bring a drink bottle and food - purchasing food options will be also onsite

There will be First Aid Services onsite