Riverside Park - 100 Lorne St Kamloops, British Columbia V2C 1V9 Canada
All start times are subject to change and events might be merged or split based on event registration.
Description
KAMLOOPS OPEN 2022 -Sanctioned tournament
Put the dates on your calendar – MAY 27-29, 2022.
This event will take place in the beautiful Riverside Park.
Tournament events will include singles, men’s and women’s doubles, mixed doubles, and a
Junior Round Robin. The tournament will be a skill/age event, with five skill levels: 3.0, 3.5, 4.0,
4.5, 5.0+ and two age categories: any age and 60+. The Junior Round Robin will have two age
categories: 8-12 and 13-17. Teams must play at the skill level of the highest rated partner and in
the age category of the youngest player.
The format will be Double Elimination with re-entry to the championship bracket.
Championship side and medal matches will be 2 out of 3 games to 11 points (win by 2)
Loser side will be one game to 15 points (win by 2).
Round Robin format may be used for smaller events of five or fewer teams. Brackets may be combined, or limited in size, based on the number of entries.
Registration is $50, plus $10 for each event. Registration opens on April 1 , 2022 for Kamloops Pickleball club members and April 3, 2022 for non members.
Juniors registration $25, please email tournaments@kamloopspickleballclub.ca before registering for discount code for Junior Players.
April 1 KPC Member advanced registration starts at 9am
April 3 Registration Opens starts at 9 am
May 15 Registration closes at 9:00 pm
May 15 Last day for refunds
May 27 Event Day: Women's Singles, Men's Doubles
May 28 Event Day: Juniors, Mixed Doubles
May 29 Event Day: Men's Singles, Women's Doubles
Additional Information
Priority will be given to team registrations that are complete. Registrations will be considered
complete when both players have registered and paid the tournament fees. Teams that have not
completed registration of both players within 24 hours will be moved to the waitlist. Teams on the
waitlist that complete their registration will be added to the event, provided there is space.
The organizing committee reserves the right to cap the number of registrants on any one day of the tournament when the facilities/schedule reach capacity.
PICKLEBALL CANADA REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT
This is a Pickleball Canada sanctioned tournament. All registrants must be members in good standing through May 27, 2022 to play in this tournament.
The tournament director reserves the right to review, and possibly alter the rating of players who self-rate below or above their actual rating.
It is important that players who do not yet have a CTPR because they have not participated in their first sanctioned event go to the following link at PCO and complete the requested online player questionnaire. This is a one time requirement to help the PCO Ratings Group gather player data and provide guidance if required. Please read the information at the link below and then click on and complete the CTPR Request Form
https://pickleballcanada.org/play/competitive-pickleball/ratings/
In order to register for this tournament you must have a Pickleball Brackets Account.
In your PLAYER PROFILE check "Receive in game text messages". Cell Carrier should be selected. This is how you will receive your game notifications and court assignments
Players are invited to practice Thursday May 26, 5-10PM
We will endeavor to have all matches refereed but can not guarantee. All medal matches will have referees..
Want to volunteer as a referee please sign up at: www.pickleballdesk.com/signup/308
Refund Policy
Registration Fees, minus a $10 Administration Fee, will be refunded for withdrawals before May 15 , 9:00 pm. Any withdrawals after May 15 , 9:01 pm will not be refunded.
In the case of inclement weather or other unforeseen issues between May 27 - 29 that prevent play, only those participants who have not played in ANY event will be refunded their registration & event fees, minus a $10.00 administration fee.
This is an outdoor tournament. If there is inclement weather, all will be done to play matches, but there will be NO refunds or credits due to inclement weather. Cancellation is a possibility due to inclement weather, health concerns (COVID) or other unforeseen circumstances during the tournament. If this occurs, the tournament director and organizing committee reserve the right to revise event formats.
This tournament will abide by all Public Health Orders. Refunds will not be issued if cancelled due to PHO reasons.
Venue Information
Riverside Park
100 Lorne St
Kamloops
British Columbia V2C 1V9
Canada
Surface Type: Sport Court
Play Area Type: Outdoor Non-Covered
Net Type: Permanent & Portable
Ball Used:
Core
Number of Courts: 16
Parking: No Fee
A map with the free parking locations will be sent out before the tournament.
Amenities
Lodging
Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre
Miles From Tourney: 5.50
1250 Rogers Way
Kamloops
British Columbia V1S 1N5
Canada
Guest Room Reservation Method: Guest Room Reservations must include full Guest(s) name(s),
address and contact information, arrival and departure dates, number of people in room and
payment method. All guests sharing accommodations must be indicated on the reservation at the
time of booking. All reservations must be guaranteed to the individual. Individual call-in
reservations can be made directly through the Hotel or through the toll free reservations
telephone line 800.663.1144. The group code CKH-GFC10544 or the Kamloops Open Pickleball
Tournament must be quoted. The Hotel is not obligated to reserve rooms at the contracted rate
unless callers specify that they are requesting reservations in connection with the Group. To
qualify for the negotiated rate, all reservations must be received by the Hotel by the Guest Room
Block Release/Cut-off Date April 26, 2022.
Lodging
Prestige Hotel and Resorts
Miles From Tourney: 5.50
1810 Rogers Place
Kamloops
British Columbia V1S 1T7
Canada
Lodging
Rodeway Inn and Suites
Miles From Tourney: 5.50
1200 Rogers Way
Kamloops
British Columbia V1S 1N5
Canada
10 rooms and the Rodeway Inn and Suites for $144.00 a night plus tax continental breakfast included
Direct line 250 374 8100
Cut off date for reservations April 26
Lodging
Sandman Signature Hotel
Promo Code: 274 649
Miles From Tourney: 0.50
225 Lorne St
Kamloops
British Columbia V2C1W2
Canada
Special rates $139-$179. Mention you are playing in the Kamloops Pickleball Tournament.
Confirmation No. 274 649
Lodging
The Plaza Hotel
Miles From Tourney: 1.50
405 Victoria Street,
Kamloops
British Columbia V2C 2A9
Canada
When booking mention the Kamloops Pickleball Tournament for special rates.
Lodging
Wingate by Wyndham Kamloops
Miles From Tourney: 5.50
1180 Rogers Way
Kamloops
British Columbia V1S 1N5
Canada
Details
Max Events Per Registration
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3
Guaranteed Games Per Event
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3
Membership Required
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Pickleball Canada