2021 Connecticut Masters Games Pickleball Tournament

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2021 CONNECTICUT MASTERS’ GAMES

The National Senior Games Tournament has been moved from 2021 to 2022. The 2021 Connecticut Masters' Games is now a qualifying event for the national tournament.

Events for players age 30 to 59 are scheduled for May 14-16. Registration Deadline: May 4th

Women's Doubles and Men's Singles - Friday, May 14th
Mixed Doubles- Saturday, May 15th
Men's Doubles and Women's Singles - Sunday, May 16th

Events for players age 60 and above are scheduled for May 21-23. Registration Deadline: May 11th

Women's Doubles and Men's Singles - Friday, May 21st
Mixed Doubles- Saturday, May 22nd
Men's Doubles and Women's Singles - Sunday, May 23rd

We will observe all State of Connecticut mandated Covid safety precautions in effect at the time of the tournament.

Anyone who was registered for the 2020 Masters' Games and did not withdraw, has been automatically rolled over to 2021.


The Connecticut Masters Games will be held over two weekends this year, May 14th through 16th and May 21st through 23rd.

Brackets for players age 30 to 59 will be played on the first weekend.
Brackets for older players will be played on the second weekend.


2021 IS A QUALIFYING YEAR FOR THE 2022 NATIONAL SENIOR GAMES IN FT. LAUDERDALE

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE TOURNAMENT DESCRIPTION FOR IMPORTANT QUALIFYING INFORMATION
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Masters Division age groups are 10 year divisions from 30 through 49

Senior Games age groups are 5 year divisions from age 50 up.

Age is calculated as of 12/31/2021.

Senior Games Qualifying is now by Division.

Division I Events are Levels 4.5 and Above
Division II Events are Level 4.0
Division III Events are Levels 3.5 and Below

The top four finishers in the Senior Games Divisions in each event will qualify for the National Senior Games. Four spots are reserved for Connecticut residents. If any out of state team finishes in the top four in any qualifying event, they will qualify and a spot will open up for the next Connecticut team on the list. If the top four are all from out of state, then eight finishers can qualify. A team composed of one Connecticut resident and one out of state resident is considered an out of state team.

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Players age 50 and over are welcome to play with a younger partner in the Masters division but MAY NOT QUALIFY for the National Senior Games from that division.

Teams MUST play in the age group of the younger partner. For doubles and mixed doubles, you MUST sign up at the skill level of the higher rated partner. Players may play up in skill level ONLY with a higher rated partner. Singles players MUST play in their own skill level/age group.

Players with a PickleballBrackets.com tournament rating MUST use that rating. Players with a USAPA UTPR rating but no PickleballBrackets.com rating MUST use that rating. Players with both ratings should use the higher of the two. Players with neither rating may self rate.

The PickleballBrackets.com Senior rating will apply to players age 50 and over.

Anyone needing to use a UTPR rating for bracket placement should use the Contact Tourney link above to email the tournament director.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR 3.5 TEAMS AND PLAYERS

In order to address the skill level disparity between 3.0 and 3.5 teams in Division III, 3.5 DOUBLES teams where BOTH players are tournament rated at 3.5 and SINGLES players who are tournament rated at 3.5 MAY request to be moved to Division II.

3.5 MIXED DOUBLES teams where BOTH players are tournament rated at 3.5 MUST play in Division II.

A tournament rating is:

1. A PickleballBrackets.com rating based on previous tournament play. Use the players link at the top of this page or click on your name on the event list to check your rating.
2. A USA Pickleball UTPR rating. Log in to your USA Pickleball player account to check your rating.

To request a move, use the Contact Tourney link above to send an email to the tournament director once both players are registered in Division III.

Teams and players who requested to be moved last year have already been placed in Division II.

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All ratings will be verified when registration closes. If your rating changes after you register but prior to the close of registration, please update your events as needed.

The tournament reserves the right to move players and teams between skill level brackets.

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Competition each day will begin at 8:00 AM. Specific start times for each event will be posted and emailed to players approximately one week prior to the event.

The tournament format is round robin for all events. Events with a large number of teams may be split into round robin pools followed by a playoff for the top teams in each pool.

The tournament reserves the right to modify the bracket format and number of rounds to comply with the guaranteed number of games per event and all Covid prevention guidelines.

When groups are combined to create a playing bracket, medals will be awarded by the ORIGINAL group.

Registration is online through this website.

For a guaranteed spot in the tournament in doubles or mixed doubles, the second partner must register within four days of the first partner's registration. Teams that are incomplete after FOUR days will be moved to the waiting list. Once the second partner registers, the team will be entered into the event IF THERE IS STILL ROOM IN THE EVENT AND THE TOURNAMENT.

We are limited in the number of players we can accept each weekend due to a reduced number of courts and Covid precautions. Event registrations will close when that limit is reached, WHETHER OR NOT BOTH PARTNERS ON A TEAM ARE REGISTERED.

Players may sign up on the waiting list at no charge for any closed event, however, openings in an event will only be filled by complete teams in doubles and mixed doubles. Both partners must be signed up on the waiting list as a team in order to fill an event opening.

The registration fee is $55 and includes one event. Each additional event is $10.
An online processing fee and a software use fee are covered by the registration fee.

Additional Information

Updated Covid Safety Protocol for May 21-23

The CT Sports Management Group, Inc. welcomes you to the 2021 CT Masters Games Pickleball Tournament. The tournament will take place on May 21-23 at the Rocky Hill Tennis & Fitness Center located at 1000 Elm St Rocky Hill, CT 06067.

This event will be complying with all local regulations and any additional public health notices in place at the time of the event, including recommendations from our host facility and USA Pickleball.

Below is our health and safety plan for the event with specific instructions for athletes, officials and spectators. It has been updated since last week to reflect recent changes to CDC, Connecticut and facility guidelines.

General Guidelines

Please bring your proof of vaccination if you have one.
When you check in, you will need to sign a waiver indicating your vaccination status.
It is required that unvaccinated individuals wear a face covering at all times.
Vaccinated individuals are required to wear masks when not playing.
Everyone is to enter from the Main Fitness Entrance at the rear of the building. All Entrances and Exits are clearly marked.
One Spectator will be allowed per participant. Spectators are required to wear a mask at all times, bring their own chairs and maintain social distancing.
Spectators will be allowed on the courts and can also view tournament play from the lobby.
Social distancing of at least six feet must be maintained at all times. No hugging, shaking hands, or fist bumps for support/encouragement.
Remember to not touch your face, practice healthy hygiene habits & wash your hands regularly.
Hand Sanitizer is located at all entrances, exits and Pickleball courts at the Rocky Hill Tennis & Fitness Center.
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN WATER.
The Water fountain has been removed at the Rocky Hill Tennis & Fitness Center.
Please keep bags and chairs separated from others on the Pickleball courts.
No Social gatherings are allowed in our lobby and the locker rooms are closed. Bathrooms are open.
Anyone who is not feeling well, suffers from chronic or immunocompromised conditions or has experienced any COVID-19 symptoms (coughing, shortness of breath, fever, etc.) in the past ten days should not attend the event.
Anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 within the last fourteen days must produce written clearance to participate from a physician that confirms a COVID-19 negative status.
Specific Game Guidelines

Wash your hands with soap and water frequently and bring your own hand sanitizer
Bring a full personal water bottle(s).
Clean and wipe down your paddles and water bottles
Do not share paddles or any other equipment.
Consider wearing gloves during play.
Maintain proper social distancing from other players in between games and during time outs.
When Play has ended:
Leave the court as soon as reasonably possible
Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer immediately after your match is over
Avoid post play socializing
Results will be available on PickleballBracket.com only.
We will not have monitors in the lobby to view the tournament results as in years past.
When your event is completed please promptly leave the facility.
All events are scheduled in blocks to minimize interaction groups of players.
We look forward to a fun and safe event

Refund Policy

Refund policy:
No refunds for withdrawals from an event or for failure to secure a partner.
Refunds minus a $10 processing fee for withdrawals from the tournament up until registration is closed either due to reaching tournament capacity or the registration deadline date, whichever comes first.
Refunds will be issued after the conclusion of the tournament.
No refunds for withdrawals from the tournament after registration closes.

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