Description
First responders experience traumatic events on a frequent basis. Join us for a weekend of pickleball as we raise money to be able to support our heroes mental health. 100% of the profit raised will go directly to Kosciusko County first responders.
This tournament will be played on 8 outdoor courts with 4 being permanent courts and 4 being temporary courts.
This tournament is sponsored by Diadem. The official pickleball will be the Diadem Power Premier- Yellow.
The tournament divisions will be based upon skill level: 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0+
This tournament will be round robin with a playoff.
1 game to 11 win by 2 in round robin play
1 game to 15 win by 2 in playoff round
2 timeouts per game
The top four teams in each bracket will advance to the playoff. Top teams selection is based on total wins from round robin games. If a tie-breaker is needed, the head-to-head play will be looked at first followed by total points scored.
Tournament Director may change any aspect of the tournament at any time - format, bracket sizes, length of games, playoff structure, ball, start times, etc.
Additional Information
Each registration includes a Swag Bag, T-shirt, free water and snacks, and one free raffle ticket. This tournament will have a misting tent and misting fans, a shaded area to sit between games (bring a lawn chair), food for purchase during lunch time hours, and a Kona Ice truck selling snow cones. There will also be a raffle with participants receiving a free entry ticket and additional tickets for purchase on site.
Diadem, Volair, and Bread & Butter have donated paddles to be raffled. Other items included: Franklin X40 pickleball package, PaddleTek package, Half Rack hunting accessories, photography package, Marshall K9 dog boarding package, sunset pontoon package, BodyShop gym membership, Smokey Pines Cheese gift card, Karen's Homestyle Cinnamon Roll package, Bake My Day cupcake package, DanSun photobook, SimplyUnremarkable first responder pillow package, pickleball themed embroidered kitchen towels, and various gift cards.
There will be activities including a K9 Demo, art activities, and other first responder themed events . Several first responder agencies in the county will also have emergency vehicles present for participants and the general public to check out and take photographs with.
The location has access to a splash pad, a beach area, open pavilion area, a very nice park, and a greenway trail. Invite your family and friends to cheer you on and have fun at the Winona Lake Limitless Park between games!
Refund Policy
This Tournament will be held outdoors. If there is inclement weather, the tournament will be held in the TRAC at Warsaw Community High School.
Any withdrawals will forfeit the service fee.
Any withdrawals after August 3, 2024 will forfeit Registration, event, and service fees.