APP Signature Event: AARP U.S. Champions Cup

Description

Welcome to the APP Signature Event: AARP U.S. Champions Cup.

This 4 day tournament will allow players 40 and older to compete. Skill levels from 3.0 to 5.0 are offered in addition to 10 year age groups.

ALL players signing up for any AARP Champions PRO events MUST read - click IMPORTANT AARP CHAMPIONS SENIOR PRO COMPETITION INFORMATION

ALL players signing up for any AARP MASTERS PRO events MUST read - click IMPORTANT AARP MASTERS SENIOR PRO COMPETITION INFORMATION


FORMAT OF PLAY:
All amateur play will be round robin (pool play) with playoffs. All teams/players will play a minimum of 4-6 games. Round robins will consist of a minimum of 4 teams/players and a maximum of 6 teams/players. Top 4 teams/players will advance to a playoff. If a bracket consists of more than 2 pools of 6 teams/players, there is a potential for 6 teams/players to advance to playoffs. Scoring for round robin will be 1 to 15 by 2. Medal matches will be 2/3 to 11 by 2.

IF THE BRACKET IS COMBINED, ONLY ONE SET OF MEDALS IS AWARDED TO THE TOP THREE (3) PLAYERS/TEAMS OF THE COMBINED BRACKET


SPECTATOR SEATING

There will be a $15 grounds pass fee for Thursday - Sunday; this will include stadium seating

Click HERE to purchase your tickets in advance.

VOLUNTEERS

Sign up HERE to volunteer for this amazing event.

Additional Information

PLAYERS MUST PAY WHEN YOU REGISTER - NO EXCEPTIONS !

All matches will be played on dedicated courts.

ALL AMATEUR PLAYERS MUST READ - PLAYER RESPONSIBILITY​

What does it mean to be registered?

* Player in a singles amateur event has registered and paid their tournament fees

* Player in a doubles amateur event; both players have registered and both players have paid their tournament fees

You or your team could be moved to the waitlist: (see the following items)

* If your partner (doubles) has not registered/paid

* Contract to play is between players and it is their responsibility to comply with the tournament
requirements to participate as stated above - player responsibility


Playing in Amateur Events:

* Players may only play in one event per day.
* Brackets will be filled on a first come basis.
** As a waitlist develops, we will be managing bracket sizes to accommodate demand.
** Therefore bracket maximums may be adjusted from registration opening to day of play.

FORMAT OF PLAY: All AMATEUR Brackets

Pool Play with PLAYOFFS:

All players are guaranteed three ( 3 ) matches.
All matches in the round robin pool play will be 1 to 15, win by 2. Playoffs will be a single elimination bracket with Bronze medal playoff. Pre-medal rounds of single elimination bracket will be 1 to 15, win by 2 and all medal matches will be 2/3 to 11, win by 2. The size of the play off single elimination bracket will be a minimum of 4 and will be determined by the size of the pools.


Skill Player Partner Replacement Policy:

Any registered player losing a partner, after registrations have closed, must replace that partner with an already registered player. The replacement must be in the same skill/age group that you are scheduled to play. Players can play down in age and up in skill. Replacements need to be known and communicated to the registration coordinator listed on the CONTACT page by 4pm the day before you are scheduled to play. Replacements can be found on the players needing partners list, which can be found on pickleballbrackets.com.

Payment of Skill Partner Replacement Players:

If the cancellation deadline hasn't passed the player withdrawing from the event would be refunded less $25 withdrawal fee and the PT Software fee; the player entering the event would need to pay the registration fee, PT Software Fee and the event fee.

If registration deadline has passed, then the player withdrawing would not be refunded the registration fee; all players must pay the registration fee; the event fee would have to be reimbursed by the replacement player.

Weather

11am UPDATE - play suspended for all but 2 courts due to weather. ALL start times have been delayed further. Please check text message for updates. Thank you for your patience.

Refund Policy

CANCELLATION DEADLINE - January 5, 2024

Withdrawals before January 5, 2024 will receive a full refund minus a $25 cancellation fee and non-refundable service fee of $5 per event, maximum of $10.

If you registered and paid the registration fee and were put on the wait list; you will not be charged the event fee until you are actually moved into the event. If you do not move off the wait list; a full refund will be issued at the end of the tournament. The cancellation fee will not apply.

**The PT Software Fee is non-refundable as stated on the checkout**

Refunds will be issued 7- 10 days at the completion of the tournament.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE – JANUARY 21, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.

No refunds or credits for any reason after the CANCELLATION DEADLINE ABOVE unless the Registration & Weather Insurance Policy has been purchased prior to the CANCELLATION DEADLINE ABOVE.

Event fees:

Registration fee is $80 for Athlete Credential
Amateur Event fee - $40
Champion Pro Fee - $125
Master Pro Fee - $115


INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY:

APP events are outdoor events. If weather or any other unforeseen circumstance occurs the APP will do all it can to play matches. If brackets are in mid play when a weather or unforeseen circumstance occurs the situation will be evaluated on a case by case basis to determine if the bracket may be finished or if winners may be determined

REGISTRATION & WEATHER INSURANCE POLICY

If you withdraw before CANCELLATION DEADLINE ABOVE, you will be issued a full refund less the cancellation fee without the need to purchase Registration Insurance.
During registration you may choose to purchase the Registration & Weather Insurance in the event you have to cancel out of the event after CANCELLATION DEADLINE ABOVE. See the policy for specific coverage details.

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