Wittmeier Auto Center presents the 5th Annual Chico Classic benefiting the Boys and Girls Clubs

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Registration closes at 5 PM on Thursday, May 25th All events are still open. BOTH you and your partner MUST be REGISTERED and PAID when registration ends. There are no exceptions and any team not meeting this requirement when registration closes will not be included in the tournament. If you can't make this tournament, please join us next year for the 6th Annual Chico Classic.

The 5th Annual Chico Classic benefiting the Boys and Girls Clubs of the North Valley, presented by Wittmeirer Auto Center, is scheduled for Saturday, June 3rd (Men's and Women's doubles) and Sunday, June 4th (Mixed Doubles) at the 20th Street Park, Chico, CA. The tournament will be played on 16 permanent courts.

The registration fee is $50, which includes one event. There is a charge of $15 for a second event.

All proceeds, after tournament expenses, will go to to the Boys and Girls Clubs of the North Valley. The tournament is being run by a volunteer committee consisting of Carol Jones, Mitch Lehecka, Sue Bledsoe, Richard Gitelson, Esther Moineau, Alex Beehner and Scott jones.

Format: Final brackets will be created by age and skill levels if registration permits after registration closes. The format will be round robin with medal play for the four top teams in each bracket. The two top teams in each bracket will play for gold and silver, and the next two teams will play for bronze. All teams are guaranteed a minimum of four games.

Brackets must have at least 4 teams with a maximum of 7 teams per bracket. When skill levels, such as women's 3.0, have more than seven teams, brackets will be created by age breakdowns into smaller brackets. The number and size of brackets will be determined by the number of players signed up for each skill level. If a bracket is created with four teams, the teams will play a double round robin with games to 11 (win by one). If a bracket is created with five teams, the teams will play a single round robin of games to 15 (win by one). If a bracket is created with six teams, the teams will play a round robin of games to 12 (win by one). If a bracket is created with seven teams, the teams will play a round robin of games to 11 (win by one). All medal matches will be one game to 15 (win by two).

The Franklin X-40 will be the exclusive official ball of the tournament.

You must sign up at the skill level of the higher rated partner. Players with a PickleballBrackets.com rating must use that rating. Players with a USAPA UTPR rating but no PickleballBrackets.com rating must use the UTPR rating. Players with neither rating may self rate. Ratings will be verified when registration closes. The tournament reserves the right to move players and teams between brackets. Age limit deadline will be as of 12/31/2023.

In the case of wait lists, teams will take priority over individuals. Our goal is to accommodate as many people as the schedule will allow - but at the same time have a well-rounded tournament with brackets based on a combination of skill level and age.

**** AGE NOTE: When registering, you will NOT see any age divisions. Based on the registration, teams will be put in brackets based on age and skill level. For age divisions, a team must play at the age of the younger player.

This is an non sanctioned outdoor tournament. Start times for your bracket will be announced the week of the tournament.

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

Additional Information

If you would like to volunteer, please contact Sue at sbledsoe10@gmail.com

Our sponsors include Wittmeier Auto Center, Selkirk Sports, Climate and Energy Solutions, Acacia Shoes, Joola Paddles, Vulcan Paddles, R.W. Knudson Recharge, Live, Life, Juice Co., Nash's, Klean Kanteen, Savor Ice Cream, Jigsaw, Mulberry Station Brewery Co., Odyssey Teams, Moving Chico Team/ReMax - Shane Collins, Unwined, Donut Wheel, Lundberg Family Farms, Woodstock Pizza, Chico Canyon PB, Needful Things, Holbrook Paddles, Tosi Superbites, and Franklin Sports. If you would like to be a sponsor, please contact Rich Gitelson at rgitelson@csuchico.edu

Ample parking is available on-site. There will be a food vendor during part of each day. Shopping and restaurants are located close to the park. Pets, on leash, are allowed in the park. No alcohol is allowed in the park. Restrooms are located near the courts. This is a large park with ball fields and a play area with swings and slides for kids.

Hotel Information

Double Tree by Hilton - about 6 minutes from the courts. Rate is $159 either King or Two Queens. (you may book for one night)

There are many other possibilities, including the Quality Inn, Oxford Suites, Best Western, and the Hilton Express. Check prices online for special deals. I found rates as low as $89.

Refund Policy

FACILITY UNAVAILABLE (weather, smoke, natural disaster, public safety, other unforeseen circumstances), a make up tournament will be scheduled for October or November.

If the player withdraws or cancels their registration:

Before May 15th
Amount paid - $10 cancellation fee if registered for one event.

No refunds after May 14th

Participant No-Show
No refund

*Replacement Players/Subbing* If you or your partner contact the tournament director with a suitable substitute player, we will try to make arrangements for the sub to play in your stead.. No guarantees are promised in such cases, but we always try to be flexible in the case of last-minute substitutions. The substitute must meet the age and skill level of that bracket. Payment details must be worked out between yourselves.

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