Medina Rotary Annual Pickleball Tournament

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2022 Medina Rotary Pickleball Tournament

Site:

Tennis Courts
Medina High School
2 Mustang Drive
Medina, NY 14103

The rules are from the official USAPA Rule Book with the following exceptions:

• These are fun, non-sanctioned tournaments!
• Players will make the calls
• If the match is a best of 3, switch sides after each game.  If played, sides will switch in the 3rd game when one side reaches 6 points (in a game to 11) or 8 points (in a game to 15).
• If the match is a one-game match then sides will switch when one side reaches 6 points (in a game to 11) or 8 points (in a game to 15).

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Registration and Entry Fees
Registration Fee is $20.  Entry Fees are $10 per tournament entered.
This is for each person playing.  If you are entered in a doubles tournament then your partner must also register and pay the fee.

The tournament is projecting to limit the players/teams to 24 each event, with three levels in each event (‘Beginner’, ‘Intermediate’, ‘Advanced’).  If a spot becomes available then the next player/team on the waiting list will be entered.

Brackets and Times
The brackets and match times will be determined after all the entries are submitted.

Schedule
Friday, July 8
7:00 PM: We are looking to hold an “Introduction to Pickleball” class.  Details to follow

Saturday, July 9 (subject to change)
8:30 AM: Courts open for warmups
8:50 AM: Introduction by Tournament Director
9:00 AM: Morning events begin
2:00 PM (approx.): Afternoon events begin

Sunday, July 10 (subject to change)
8:30 AM: Courts open for warmups
8:50 AM: Introduction by Tournament Director
9:00 AM: Events begin

Rules of Play
USAPA rules apply.  Keep in mind, this is a ‘fun’ tournament.  Players will make their own calls including the championship matches.

Medals
Medals will be awarded after an event is complete.  There will be medals for 1st place, 2nd place and 3rd place.
Medal winners are asked to gather for a photo immediately after receiving their medals.
Make sure we get your picture!

Parking
Two school parking lots are available for players and spectators.  These are located (1) directly in front of the high school and (2) on the west side of the High School (to the far left as one looks at the high school) up on the hill.

Two smaller parking lots next to the school and near the tennis courts are reserved for tournament staff and vendors.

Pickleball Courts
The five tennis courts will be divided into 10 pickleball courts.

The tournament courts will be numbered.

We will be using the Franklin Sports X-40 ball.

Facilities
Entering the school and district offices will not be allowed.  Port-a-potties will be available, two for men, two for women.  There are also several businesses nearby for those wishing more privacy.

The school grounds are smoke-free and alcohol-free.

Seating and Spectators
There are two sets of bleachers overlooking the courts.  There will also be room available along the fence if anyone wishes to bring a chair.

There is no charge for spectators so please invite your friends and family to watch!

Water
Please bring your own water bottle.  As of this posting, there WILL be water available for refilling bottles.

Refunds
This event is a fundraiser.  If for some reason the tournament cannot proceed, or you entered after the brackets were filled,  then you will have the option of (1) donating your registration and entry fees, or (2) requesting a refund.

Rainouts and Rain Dates
If any event on July 9 or July 10 are rained out then the event will be moved to the following weekend.

In case of a rainout on both weekends players can:

(1) use their Registration Fee and Entry Fee(s) toward future tournaments
(2) donate their fees to the Medina Rotary Club
(3) request a refund

When a rainout occurs, the amount of credit to be used toward future tournaments will be determined as follows:

• A player is said to have completed their play in an event if
  • The event runs to completion, or
  • In the case of a double-elimination event the player is eliminated from the event, or
  • In the case of a round-robin event the player has completed all their scheduled matches
• Any player who has completed an event is considered to have used their Registration Fee and will not be credited the fee
• Any player who has not completed a event may use the Entry Fee for that bracket as credit in future tournaments

Here are two examples:

1. Player ‘A’ has entered two events, one on Saturday and one on Sunday.  Halfway through Sunday, rain forces the tournament to be cancelled.  Since Player ‘A’ played on Saturday she has used her Registration Fee.  If she was eliminated from her event on Sunday then she has used the Entry Fee for that event.  However, if she is still in play (has not been eliminated) when the tournament is cancelled then she can use the Entry Fee as credit toward future events.
2. Player ‘B’ enters only one event, that being on Sunday.  Halfway through the day rain forced the cancellation of the tournament.  If Player ‘B’ has been eliminated then he has used both his Registration Fee and his Entry Fee.  However, if he is still in play then he can use both his Registration Fee and his Entry fee as credit toward future tournaments.

Sponsors of the Tournament
We are VERY grateful to the Sponsors and Friends of our tournament.  Their support is a major reason for the tournament’s success.

Please support our Sponsors and Friends by viewing them online to learn more about their products and services.

2021 Tournament Sponsors
Whipple Realty
Takeform
Art Hill Excavating
Orleans Ford
MDS Consultants
Hartway Motors
Generations Bank
Tompkins Bank of Castile
Hinspergers Poly Industries
Country Club Family Restaurant

2021 Tournament Friends
Nudd Agency
Dr. Celeste Balaban
KC Farms
Mark & Graber, PLLC
Blissett’s Specialty Shop
Woodroe Realty

Onsite Vendors
Food vendors are planning to be available.

Lost and Found
Any found item should be turned in at the Information Desk.

Your Tournament Checklist
Allow extra time to find a parking spot
Water bottle
Folding chair
Towel
Funds for food and drink