Kamloops Open 2024 presented by the Comazzetto Group

Description

2024 Kamloops Open Pickleball Tournament
EVENTS:
Singles: 14-49, 50+, 60+
Doubles: 14-49, 50+, 65+

SKILL LEVELS:
3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0+

REGISTRATION:
Registration Fee: $70
Event Fee: $12 per event
Registration Opens: April 21, 2024

SKILL/AGE REQUIREMENTS:
Pickleball Canada's new policy for sanctioned tournaments allows lower level players to play up a level as long as their rating is not more than .5 lower, For example, two players with 3.5 rating may partner in a 4.0 event. Or a 3.5 player may partner with a 4.0 player in a 4.0 event.
Singles players can sign up for 0.5 higher than their CPTR rating.
Partners must play in the level of the younger persons age category. You can play down in age, but not up in age.
The tournament directors reserve the right to review, and possibly alter the rating/placement of a player.

TOURNAMENT FORMAT:
Doubles: Double Elimination with re-entry to the championship bracket.
Medal matches: 2 out of 3 games to 11 points (win by 2)
Loser side: One game to 15 points (win by 2)
Round Robin format for smaller events.
Singles: Round Robin play and bronze medal match are one game to 11, win by 1. Gold/Silver match best of 3, win by 2.

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:
Both players must register and pay the tournament fees within 48 hours to be considered complete.

Pickleball Canada Registration:
Must be a Pickleball Canada member through June 09, 2024, to participate.

VOLUNTEERING:
Interested individuals can sign up to volunteer on pickleballbrackets.com.

REFEREES:
Our goal is to have all matches with a referee.
Referees can sign up on Pickleballdesk.com.


Additional Information:
The organizing committee reserves the right to cap registrants on any day if facilities/schedule reach capacity.

Looking forward to a successful and enjoyable tournament!

Additional Information

PICKLEBALL CANADA REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT
This is a Pickleball Canada sanctioned tournament. All registrants must be members in good standing through June 09, 2024 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.
The Tournament Director reserves the right to combine or change age and/or skill levels if required based on actual registrations.

For more information on ratings for first time sanctioned tournament players please visit the link below.

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

Check out the Kamloops Open Tournament shirts. Good quality, sports shirt. Special price for our participants. Kamloops Open Logo on the front and sponsors names on the back. Ladies sizes run a bit big.

Refund Policy

REFUND POLICY:
Cancellation before May 26, 2024, 5:00 p.m.: Refund of registration and event fees minus a $15.00 administration fee.
No refunds after May 26, 2024, 5:00 p.m. for player cancellations/withdrawals.
If the tournament cannot be played due to unforeseen circumstances, registrants will be refunded fees minus a $15.00 administration fee.

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