Pickle with Purpose

Description

Grab your paddle and join CROSS Services for Pickle with Purpose, a Pickleball Doubles Tournament benefitting CROSS Services and your community. By participating in this tournament your donations will make a meaningful difference in the lives of your neighbors by putting food on the table, clothing on their backs, heat in their homes, and so much more!

This tournament features:
- Play your Way: Men’s, Women’s, and Co-ed Doubles tournament brackets
- Fun Activities on-site: 50/50 raffle, silent auction, local vendors, and more!
- Food & Beverages: available for purchase on-site provided by Pints & Paddle Taproom and Kitchen, offering a fantastic selection of craft American cuisine and self-serve beverages.
- Reception at the conclusion of each tournament with prizes for the top teams

Registration opens February 26th at 9am! Sign up individually (we will help pair you) or team up with your pickleball partner.

Pricing
- Early bird discounts are available before March 17th – $80 per team ($40 per individual)
- Regular $100 per team ($50 per individual)!*

*Individuals will be paired, as this is a doubles tournament.

Important: After registering, teams have 7 days to register their partner. Teams that miss this deadline will be moved to the waitlist.

Tournament Schedule

Saturday
- Men's Skill 3.0 - 3.5
- Women's Skill 2.5 - 3.0
- Men's Skill 3.5 - 4.0
- Women's Skill 3.0 - 3.5
- Women's Skill 3.5 - 4.0
- Men's Skill 4.0 - 4.5
- Men's Skill 4.5 - 5.0


Sunday
- Mixed Skill 2.5 - 3.0
- Mixed Skill 3.0 - 3.5
- Mixed Skill 3.5 - 4.0
- Mixed Skill 4.0 - 4.5

Choosing the Correct Skill Division:
- Sign up for the division matching your HIGHER skilled player. For example, if Player A is 3.8 and Player B is 4.1, choose the 4.0 - 4.5 division.
- Tournament Director may adjust teams to ensure fair competition.
- DUPR rating is NOT required.
- Unsure of your skill level? Contact Matt (matt@pintsandpaddle.com) to setup an evaluation at our open play sessions.

Format: Teams will play 3 games of round-robin play, followed by a single elimination tournament. Teams losing in the first round of bracket play will be entered into a friendship bracket. A minimum of 5 games per team.

Games will be played to 11 points, win by 1. Bracket games are played to 15, win by 1. Championship games will be best 2 / 3. Teams will be limited to a single 1 minute timeout per game.

The pickleball tournament is estimated to last 3 hours.

In the interest of maintaining the tournament schedule, the Pickleball Director reserves the right to adjust scoring rules as needed. However, any adjustments will be announced and applied consistently across all matches.

This is NOT an official DUPR tournament. Scores will not be recorded.

Don't miss out on this exciting event! Share the love of pickleball and community! Spread the word on social media and tag your pickleball buddies using #PickleWithPurpose

Additional Information

In addition to amazing Pickleball, this is a fundraiser that will allow CROSS Services to keep serving our neighbors in crisis. We have some fantastic Silent Auction Items, please check them out. Bidding is open and will close at 5:00 Sunday evening!
https://crossservices.winningbidder.com/Event

We also will be holding a 50/50 raffle for each section, tickets will be 1 for $10 or 3 for $20 so bring your cash or debit card! Must be present to win and winners will be announced at the End of Section Celebration after the final game for your bracket.

We want to give a big thank you to Pints & Paddle and Bond & Devick Wealth Partners for hosting the event and our other amazing sponsors:

Rally Sponsors
21 Century Bank Country - Chevrolet Kim and Mark Kowalski - Rachel Foundation - Schuler Shoes - Thomas Family & Forte Real Estate Partners - Wagner Spray Tech

Lob Sponsors
Abetech - Catherine Reller, Edina Realty - Get Healthy U TV - LB Carlson
Special Friends
City and County Credit Union-Jack Hines

Silent Auction Donors:
Kristine Bisanz,Kelly Hemenway, Kim Kowalski, and Mary Helvey - Allan Pavek - Blue Ridge Dental - The Marten Family - Brittany Metzig - Goldie's Locker Room - Vision Staffing - J. Carver - Lash Garage - Love that Olive - OMNI Brewery and Taproom - Nucky’s Speakeasy - Optimal Performance Golf - Pints and Paddle - Reflect salon - Schuler Shoes - Patty Couch - Honey Hut - Wagner Spray Tech - Rush Creek - 11SIX24 - Kimberly Crumley

Swag Bag Donors:
Chick-fil-A - Country Chevrolet - Nautical Bowls - Hyper Charge - Nucky's Speakeasy

Weather

This is an indoor tournament so there are no weather concerns.

Health & Safety

Participation is at your own risk. The tournament organizers are not responsible for any injuries or accidents sustained during the event.

To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, please adhere to the following:

- Consult your doctor before participating, especially if you have any pre-existing medical conditions.
- Warm-up and stretch thoroughly before playing to prevent injuries.
- Stay hydrated throughout the tournament by drinking plenty of water.
- Wear proper attire and footwear: Closed-toe court shoes are mandatory.
- Be aware of your surroundings: Avoid collisions with other players, court hazards, and equipment.
- Communicate clearly and respectfully with your opponents and teammates.
- Play within your limits: Don't attempt risky maneuvers that could lead to injury.
- Report any unsafe conditions to the tournament organizers immediately.
- Listen to your body: If you experience any pain or discomfort, stop playing and seek medical attention.

By participating in this tournament, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this Health & Safety policy.

Refund Policy

Full refunds will be granted for cancellations received 48 hours or more before the tournament start time.

No refunds will be issued for cancellations received within 48 hours of the tournament start time.

After registration closes on April 22nd, all refunds requests will need to be requested directly from the tournament director. Please email blake@pintsandpaddle.com with any concerns.

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