Tulip City Open

Description

Tulip City Open Pickleball Tournament Benefiting Gateway Mission

Welcome back to the Tulip City Open, proudly presented by Gateway Mission! In its second year, this exciting collaboration continues bringing pickleball enthusiasts and community supporters together for a dynamic event that supports those in need.

Your participation in the Tulip City Open directly benefits Gateway Mission, a non-profit making a profound impact in our community by providing shelter and resources to those in need. By joining this spirited event, you’ll not only indulge in the excitement of competition but also contribute to an incredible cause.

The 2025 tournament will once again take place at the premier indoor facilities of MVP Sports Holland, ensuring an unmatched playing experience. This year, our tournament WILL be DUPR Rated!

Join us in fostering a tradition of competitive spirit, community engagement, and philanthropy, as the Tulip City Open grows and inspires!

Additional Information

DUPR RATED Tournament Schedule: *(Tournament times and schedules may change.)
All players are guaranteed 5 games!

Friday, May 2 (12:00 PM – 6:30 PM): Men’s and Women’s Singles:
• Ratings 3.0- 4.5+
• Age Divisions: 10-34, 35-54, 55+

Saturday, May 3 (8:30 am – 8:00 pm): Men’s and Women’s Gender Doubles:
• Ratings 3.0- 4.5+
• Age Divisions: 10-34, 35-54, 55+

Sunday, May 4 (10:30 am – 8:00 pm): Mixed Doubles
• Ratings 3.0- 4.5+
• Age Divisions: 10-34, 35-54, 55+

*NOTE: We will optimize our event scheduling by opening additional slots for both high and low-registration activities. We aim to accommodate all participants at their preferred level and age, ensuring everyone can engage in the events closest to their selected level and age.

Combining Events with Limited Participation:

Events with three or fewer teams or singles players will initially be combined with age groups sharing the same "rating."
For example, if there's only one team in the 3.0, 10-34 age bracket, and five teams in the 3.0, 35-54 age bracket, these two brackets will be merged, resulting in a total of six teams in that pool.

Consideration for Different Ratings:

If the need arises to combine different ratings after consolidating age groups of the same rating, we will reach out to the affected teams.
It's important to note that we will not automatically move a team up a rating level without prior approval from the team concerned.

Ensuring Sufficient Gameplay:

Our primary objective is to ensure that all teams participate in at least four games within their pool.
In instances where there are four teams or fewer, a double round-robin pool will be organized to maximize gameplay opportunities for all participants.

We hope this clarification alleviates concerns and underscores our commitment to delivering a fair and enjoyable tournament experience for everyone involved.

Should you have any further questions or require assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Find out more about our amazing non-profit partners:

Gateway Mission: https://www.hopefoundhere.org/

Tulip Time: https://www.tuliptime.com/

Weather

This tournament is held indoors.

Refund Policy

We understand that circumstances may change, and participants may need to reconsider their registration for the Tulip City Open. To ensure a fair and transparent refund process, we have established the following policy:

Refund Request Deadline:

Participants are eligible for a refund if they submit a refund request no later than 30 days before the official closing date of registration for the tournament.

Refund Process:

Refund requests must be submitted in writing via email to jparks@hopefoundhere.org.
The subject line of the email should include "Refund Request - [Participant's Full Name]."
The body of the email should include the participant's name, registration details, and the reason for the refund request.

Refund Eligibility:

Refunds will only be considered if the request is received within the stipulated 30-day period before the registration closing date.
Late or incomplete refund requests will not be entertained.
Refund Amount:

The refunded amount will be subject to a deduction of 3% of the registration fee to cover administrative and processing costs.

Refund Notification:

Participants will be notified of the decision on their refund request within 7 days of receipt.
If approved, the refund will be processed using the original method of payment.

Non-Refundable Circumstances:

Refunds will not be granted for requests received after the 30-day deadline.
No refunds will be issued for participants who fail to attend the tournament without prior notice.

Event Cancellation:

In the event of tournament cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances, participants will be eligible for a full refund.

Contact Information:

For any inquiries or to submit a refund request, please contact Jason at jparks@hopefoundhere.org.
By participating in the Tulip City Open, participants acknowledge and agree to abide by this refund policy. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in ensuring a smooth and equitable refund process for all participants.

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