The Victorian Open Championships 2024
Mar 08, 2024 - Mar 10, 2024
Registration
Jan 08, 2024 8:30 AM
AUD $80.00
General Registration
Jan 08, 2024 5:00 PM
AUD $60.00
Eagle Stadium - 35 Ballan Road Werribee, Victoria 3030 Australia
All start times are subject to change and events might be merged or split based on event registration.
Description
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Registration closing date is February 25th. Make sure you enter as soon as possible.
2024 VIC OPEN offers Singles / Skinny Singles / Gender Doubles / Mixed Doubles - OPEN EVENT, PARAPICKLEBALL & SKILL/AGE DIVISIONS
Singles/Skinny Singles (March 8): Only 1 event can be entered
Gender Doubles (March 9): 1 skill/age event can be entered for the relevant gender doubles.
Mixed Doubles (March 10): 1 skill/age event can be entered for the relevant mixed doubles.
Team Event (March 11): Teams of 4 players - 2 male and 2 female. Gender doubles (x2) and mixed doubles (x2). Rally scoring to 21 (freeze at 20, win by 2). If teams are 2-all after doubles, countback on points.
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A total of 4 events can be entered inclusive of one singles event, one age/skill division for gender, one mixed doubles and the teams event (manual entry by emailing events@pickleballvictoria.org with your team of 4).
MAXIMUM EVENTS TO BE ENTERED: 4
Advice on exact times and dates for events will be released once there is clarification on numbers entering. Singles, Doubles and Mixed will each be played on separate days.
What is AR? Australian Ranking (AR) points are available for players who enter into these events. For more information about AR points please go to www.pickleballaus.org/rankings
Additional Information
OPEN EVENTS - Best of three sets in the elimination draw. 1 set to 15 in the consolation draw. Guaranteed one match (best of three) and 1 match to 15.
SKILL/AGE EVENTS - Round Robin with top performers through to single elimination.
Skill and age divisions will be collapsed at the discretion of the tournament committee.
Junior divisions will be structured at the discretion of the tournament committee to best fit the needs of the Junior participants.
Nets - Portable
Ball - Franklin X-26 (YELLOW)
Courts - 24 Indoor Courts
BROADCASTING:
Be aware that the Vic Open is a broadcast event.
Matches on the show court will be broadcast with commentary on YouTube.
Background noises will be picked up on the broadcast.
Please be respectful with your comments when watching matches on the show court.
If you do not wish to play in a game that will be broadcast, please send an email opting out to events@pickleballvictoria.org, or inform the volunteers at registration on the day.
Quest Werribee have confirmed they are happy to offer 20% off their best available rate.
Discount code is PICKB24
The discount entitles all bookers a 20% discount off best available rate, across all room types, so participants are encouraged to start to book sooner rather than later.
This discount is not available through any other booking channel except on the Quest Werribee website (https://www.questapartments.com.au/properties/vic/werribee/quest-werribee) or by calling the property direct on 03 8744 6000.
The 20% discount is non commissionable and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Refund Policy
Refunds will be provided no questions asked up to the close of registration (minus Stripe/PayPal fees).
After registration closes, provision of medical certificate will ensure a full refund minus the transaction and service charges.
General withdrawal after the close of registration will result in a $30 registration payment being retained by PV to cover costs incurred.
Once draws and times are published, NO refund will be given, except when a medical certificate can be provided.
Venue Information
Eagle Stadium
35 Ballan Road
Werribee
Victoria 3030
Australia
Surface Type: Hardwood
Play Area Type: Indoor
Net Type: Portable
Ball Used:
Franklin X-26
Number of Courts: 24
Parking: No Fee
Free parking available adjacent to the stadium
Details
Officiated Type
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Medal Matches
Max Events Per Registration
→
4
Guaranteed Games Per Event
→
3