The Kelowna Open 2024 Pickleball Tournament is a fun, social, competitive experience for ALL players, providing an opportunity to develop tournament playing skills. There are opportunities for players to volunteer and experience working at the tournament desk, tournament operations and refereeing.This will be a SANCTIONED event, and results will affect your Canadian Tournament Pickleball Rating (CTPR). Format: double elimination best two out of three games to 11, win by 2. 'B' side one game to 15, win by 2.This tournament has AGE brackets and SKILL brackets for singles, mixed doubles, mens doubles and womens doubles. Players may play up a level in skill by 0.5 on their Canadian Rating (CPTR). Players may not play down a skill level. For example, a team with players rated at 3.5 may play up into the 4.0 skill bracket but not into the 4.5 bracket.Players may play down in age brackets, but may not play up. For example, a team has a 35 year old player and a 62 year old player - the team will need to enter the Any Age bracket vs the 60+.Brackets may be further sub-divided by age groups after registration.Players have 3 days for both partners to register and pay. Incomplete registrations will be moved to the waitlist after 3 days.Registration Dates:Wed May 22, 7am PT to Fri June 28, 11:59pm.Event Dates:Fri July 19 Event Day: Womens Singles, Mens DoublesSat July 20 Event Day: Mixed DoublesSun July 21 Event Day: Mens Singles, Womens DoublesPlayers are guaranteed a minimum of 3 games.
Referee signup: www.pickleballdesk.com/signup/691Ball: Franklin X, yellow.Players may be asked to change clothing if shirts are the colour of the ball. The registration fee includes GST.The Tournament Director reserves the right to combine age and/or skill levels if required based on registrations.Pickleball Canada (PCO) Registration Requirement:All registrants must be members in good standing through July 21, 2024 to play in this tournament.
No rain days.
Registration Fees, minus a $15 Administration Fee, will be refunded for withdrawals before June 28, 11:59pm Pacific Time. Any withdrawals after registration closes will not be refunded for any reason. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations due to acts of nature ie rain or smoke.