CommuniCare Classic Pickleball Tournament 2024

Description

CommuniCare Classic Pickleball Tournament September 20-22,2024
Hosted by San Antonio Pickleball Association (SAPA) and Valero Alamo Bowl with all net proceeds benefitting the SAPA/ Valero Alamo Bowl High School and College Scholarship program.
Divisions include Hybrid Wheelchair (one standing player with a seated player - wheelchair player uses USA Pickleball rules for two bounce allowance).

UPDATE from Pickleball Brackets::
Players already registered or planning to register for the CommuniCare Classic Pickleball tournament on Sept. 20-22, should note the following exciting news just released from DUPR and Pickleball Brackets. Results from DUPR-enabled events organized on Pickleball Brackets will automatically count for players’ ratings.
CommuniCare Classic will be using DUPR and Pickleball Brackets to rate players, set brackets and seed players based on DUPR/Pickleball Brackets for a more competitive, level-based event. We are asking players to complete these two important steps prior to August 31st:
• Create a DUPR account by going to https://dashboard.dupr.com/signup.
• To connect your DUPR account to Pickleball Brackets players will need to log into your PickleballBrackets.com account and complete the “Connect DUPR” process. Click here for a step-by-step guide to connect to DUPR.
As of Sept. 1, the CommuniCare Classic tournament team will send a text/email to any remaining players that had not set up a DUPR account and remind them to do so. For visibility purposes, DUPR will be providing an indicator next to players in the tournament who have not yet connected their Pickleball.com profile to DUPR. At the end of the CommuniCare Classic, all players’ results will automatically be sent to DUPR accounts.

Early registration - March 9 - June 30 - $65 (ends at midnight)
Registration begins July 01 - Aug. 16 - $75 (ends at midnight)
Late Registration - Aug. 17 - Sept. 6 - $85 (ends at midnight)

After one partner registers, the other partner has 7 days to register. After 7 days the team goes on the waitlist.
Registration fee includes one event, $10 for each additional event AND includes a Unisex Dry Fit t-shirt. Guaranteed shirt size if registered by August 28th, after the 28th shirt size will be based on availability.

This year, we’ve added a NOVICE 2.5 -2.99 division ideally for players that have only been playing less than one year. According to USA Pickleball which is the National Governing Body
“These 2.5 -2.99 players have limited experience. Can sustain a short rally with players of equal ability. Basic ability to keep score”.

See events page for singles and doubles divisions including 50+ 60+ senior events.
Friday - All singles & Friday night Party Pickle
Saturday - Gender Doubles
Sunday - Mixed Doubles

Prize Money for 4.5+ divisions only
WHAT-A-CHAMPION sponsored by WHATABURGER

Prize money awarded to those players who meet the below requirements.

Player must win all 3 events in the 4.5+ division.

1. Singles 4.5+
2. Gender doubles 4.5+
3. Mixed doubles 4.5+

THE 4.5+ DIVISION is open to amateur pickleball players ONLY.

WHAT IS AN AMATEUR? Someone who, at the time of sign up, has not won an APP or PPA main draw GENDER DOUBLES match (back draw or consolation are ok) in the past YEAR AT THE TIME OF SIGN-UP nor has played in a Major League Pickleball match.

Minimum of 4 entries in division to qualify for Grand Slam! If event is combined with another division the overall winner in the combined division will qualify for the prize money.

Those players meeting the above requirement will split evenly $1,000. Maximum 8 winners! Minimum payout per person is $125.

(For lodging information, scroll to the Amenities section at the end of this document!)


Format will be established based on number of entries:
12 or more teams = Double Elimination
3-11 teams = Round Robin
Less than 3 team will be consolidated with neighbor

This is a NON-Sanctioned tournament.
BALL: Gearbox

Tournament Director reserves the right to makes changes on event dates and times as needed. As well as move a team to a higher division based on previous tournaments.
SAPA members, do not register until you have your specific tournament discount code.
For SAPA membership, https://www.sanantoniopickleball.org

For registration and membership questions, email Diana Reyes: Sapatournament@gmail.com

For contacting the Tournament Directors, Cindy Waddell / Janelle Clark
email: sanantoniopickleball@gmail.com

Additional Information

For more information on San Antonio Pickleball Association memberships and supporting the Scholarship Program: https://www.sanantoniopickleball.org

For more information on the Valero Alamo Bowl and their many exciting events including their Scholarship Program:
https://www.alamobowl.com/event/pickle/

All players, by registering/paying for this tournament agree to the following USA Pickleball/ Pickleball Brackets waiver. If you do not agree with this wavier, do not register for this tournament.
See attached waiver to review before registering. Thank you

Refund Policy

Cancellation Policy

August 30, 2024 - CANCELLATION DEADLINE (for full refunds minus a $10 withdraw fee):
No refunds for any reason after the CANCELLATION DEADLINE of August 30, 2024 at midnight, including inclement weather.

PAYMENT/PARTNER POLICY
Players must be paid and have a registered and paid partner to be confirmed. Players not paid and without registered and paid partners will be moved to a wait list after one week if the division in which a spot is being held is filled with fully registered and paid teams.

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
This is an outdoor event. If inclement weather or any other unforeseen circumstance occurs the tournament director will do all it can to play matches. If brackets are in mid play when a weather or unforeseen circumstance occurs the situation will be evaluated on a case by case basis to determine if the bracket may be finished or if winners may be determined.

PARTNER REPLACEMENT POLICY:
Any registered player losing a partner must replace that partner with an already registered player. The replacement must be in the same skill group that you are scheduled to play. Players can play up in skill. Replacements need to be known and communicated to the registration contact by 6pm the day before you are scheduled to play. Replacements can be found on the players needing partners list.

Venue Information

Amenities

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