2024 PickleBUILD Pickleball Tournament Fundraiser

Description

Join us for Habitat for Humanity PGW's inaugural PickleBUILD pickleball tournament! This exciting event brings together pickleball enthusiasts of all skill levels for a fun day of competition, community, and purpose. Your participation will directly support the construction of a home for a veteran in James City County. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to enjoy the game you love while making a lasting impact in our community!

REGISTRATION FEE, PER PLAYER PER EVENT:
• $30 prior to October 30, 2024
• $45 prior to November 6, 2024

PLEASE NOTE YOU ARE NOT CONSIDERED REGISTERED UNTIL BOTH PLAYERS REGISTER. YOUR PARTNER HAS 3 DAYS TO REGISTER OR YOU WILL BE PLACED ON THE WAITLIST AND ARE NOT GUARANTEED TO PLAY.

EVENT SCHEDULE:
• Saturday, November 9th, 8am-8pm: Men's and Women’s Doubles
• Sunday, November 10th, 8am-8pm: Mixed Doubles

SKILL LEVEL DIVISIONS:
• Our brackets are divided into the following skill level divisions.
o 2.0-3.0
o 3.0-3.5
o 3.5-4.0
o 4.0+
• A team must play at the skill level of the higher rated player.
• If you have never played in a tournament, or you just started playing, your skill level is probably 3.0 Skill Level. You can find the USAPA Skill Rating Definitions to help you identify your skill division at https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/tournament-player-ratings/player-skill-rating-definitions/

PARTNERS:
You have 3 days from registration for your partner to register and get added to the event with you. After 3 days, you may be wait listed and may not get back into the event unless/until there is an opening. It is your responsibility to notify your partner.

WAITLIST:
If an event is full both players must sign up to be on the waitlist. Your position on the waitlist is based on the sign up date of the first partner to register.


PLAY FORMAT:
• All event brackets will play a round robin format followed by medal matches.
• Brackets with 8 or more registered teams will be split into pool play followed by pre-medal and medal matches.
• Events with 3 or fewer participants may be combined with another of similar skill level.
• As registration proceeds, tournament management reserves the option to combine brackets as needed if brackets do not fill.
• All matches are self-monitored.

ROUND ROBIN & PRE-MEDAL MATCHES FORMAT:
• Each team will play a single round robin- 1 game to 15pts. Win by 2.
• Ties are broken by:
o Head-to-head matches won
o Point differential in all matches played
o Head-to-head point differential
o Point differential against the next highest team

MEDAL MATCHES FORMAT:
• Gold, silver and bronze medals with be awarded in each event bracket for the top 3 teams.
o Bronze medal match- 2 out of 3 games to 11 pts. Win by 2.
o Gold medal match- 2 out of 3 games to 11 pts. Win by 2.

All events will be played in accordance with USA Pickleball rules and regulations in effect at the time of the tournament. Only equipment approved by USA Pickleball is permitted. Players with unapproved or modified equipment are subject to disqualification. See USA Pickleball website for further information.

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. All start times are subject to change, and events might be merged or split based on event registration.

Additional Information

Franklin X-40 neon green balls will be used for the tournament. Players will not be allowed to wear bright green shirts.

Food and merchandise vendors will be on site for purchases.

Weather

The PickleBUILD pickleball tournament is an outdoor event, and we are excited to enjoy a day of fun and competition in the fresh air! However, please note that the tournament will be subject to weather conditions.

We will make every effort to play to the best of our ability in varying weather conditions. In the event of inclement weather, such as heavy rain, thunderstorms, or other dangerous conditions, the safety of our participants will remain our top priority.

Please be advised that there are no backup plans or alternate dates for the tournament. In the unfortunate event that the tournament is canceled due to weather, entry fees are non-refundable. We appreciate your understanding and support of Habitat for Humanity PGW’s mission.

Thank you for being part of PickleBUILD and helping us build homes and hope for veterans in our community!

Health & Safety

At Habitat for Humanity PGW, the safety and well-being of all participants, volunteers, and attendees is our top priority. We are committed to providing a fun and safe environment for everyone at the PickleBUILD pickleball tournament.

To ensure a safe event, we encourage participants to:
• Follow all posted rules and instructions from event staff.
• Stay hydrated and take breaks as needed.
• Wear appropriate athletic gear, including proper footwear, to prevent injury.
• Warm up before playing and stretch after to minimize muscle strain.
• If you feel unwell or sustain an injury, please alert event staff immediately.

While we will take reasonable precautions to maintain a safe environment, by participating in this event, attendees acknowledge that they do so at their own risk. Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg, event organizers, sponsors, and volunteers are not liable for any injuries, accidents, or illnesses that may occur before, during, or after the event. We strongly encourage all participants to consult with their healthcare provider before engaging in physical activity, particularly if they have pre-existing medical conditions.

By attending the PickleBUILD pickleball tournament, you are agreeing to these terms and conditions.

Refund Policy

All registration fees for the PickleBUILD pickleball tournament are considered non-refundable. By registering for the event, participants acknowledge and agree that no refunds will be issued for any reason, including but not limited to changes in personal plans, weather-related cancellations, or other unforeseen circumstances that may affect the event.

Your registration supports Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg’s mission to build homes for veterans in our community, and we appreciate your contribution.

We thank you for your understanding and continued support of our cause.

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