2023 Edward Jones Rally In The Valley * Hosted by Albany Pickleball Club and Shane Denning

Description

Doubles Skill/Age Round Robin format (1 game to 15, win by 2) with Single Elimination playoffs (2 of 3 to 11 win by 2) for Gold/Silver/Bronze.
Pro/Open Men’s and Women’s Doubles Brackets with Prize Money. Prize money awarded based on number of teams registered in each bracket.
*Under 50 & Senior Divisions (50-59, 60-69, 70+) for all skills (3.0 - 5.0)
Medals will be awarded for all skill levels in combined brackets.

Tentative Schedule:
Thursday: 2 afternoon Clinics offered by Wes Gabrielsen.
Link: https://albanypickleball.com/rally-in-the-valley/2023-wes-gabrielsen-pickleball-clinics/
Open play 11-5.
Friday: Men's Skill/Age Doubles and Men’s Pro Open ($$$)
Saturday: Mixed Skill/Age Doubles
Sunday: Women's Doubles Skill/Age and Women’s Pro Open ($$$)

Early Registration ($50 + $15/event) through Tuesday, Aug 9
Late Registration ($60 + $15/event) – Deadline Aug 17th
Open MD/WD Events ($40/event) – Prize Money Awarded

You will be moved to the waitlist if your partner does not registered within 7 days

TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR:
Shane Denning timberhillshane@gmail.com

TOURNAMENT MANAGER:
Jim Abbott albanypickleball@gmail.com

Additional Information

All USAP rules apply.

Bracket formats (splits, pools, seeding, etc.) are determined at the discretion of the Tournament Director (TD). TD reserves the right modify brackets, including adding teams to any bracket at any time up to the start of the bracket and at the sole discretion of the TD.

If an event is divided into 2 pools, the top 2 teams from each pool will be entered into the single elimination playoff.

3.0 to 4.0 Franklin X-40 ball.
4.5-5.0 and Open events: Dura Fast 40

PRIZE $ for OPEN EVENTS: Up to $1200 based on number of teams registered in each bracket.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Sponsors and Venders:
Become a Sponsor – Become a Vender – Make a Donation
https://albanypickleball.com/become-a-sponsor-become-a-vender-make-a-donation/

Make a weekend of it with the Albany Northwest Art and Air Festival! http://nwartandair.org/

Google Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/AchaAjppaJWjUt7S8

See Directions. RV Parks and Lodging info at:
https://albanypickleball.com/rally-in-the-valley/directions-and-lodging-information/

Prize Money

PRIZE $ for OPEN EVENTS.

OPEN events qualification: 4.5/5.0 UTPR players will have priority for OPEN events. Teams with a cumulative rating of less than 4.5 may be moved to a waitlist to accommodate higher rated teams

Refund Policy

Cancellation Policy:
There will be up to a 50% refund for events that are cancelled due to inclement weather or any other unforeseen event.

§ Full refund deadline: August 1st

Venue Information

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