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2024 Western Regional Championships
2024 Western Regional Championships
2024 Western Regional Championships
• Completed - 626 players
626 players registered
Jul 25, 2024 - Jul 28, 2024
Tier 2 - Provincial / Regional Tournament
Tournament Description
Pickleball Canada Western Regional Championships
Sponsored by Myoflex
Sanctioned by Pickleball Canada
ELIGIBILITY
Open to Residents of B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Yukon (as verified by Driver's License if required)
Must be a Pickleball Canada member and a member of your provincial / territorial pickleball association in good standing throughout the tournament.
EVENTS
Women's Singles Brackets: 3.0 - 13-49, 50-59, 60+
3.5 - 13-49, 50-59, 60+
4.0 - 13-59, 60+
4.5 - 13+
Men's Singles Brackets: 3.0 - 13-49, 50-59, 60+
3.5 - 13-49, 50-59, 60+
4.0 - 13-59, 60+
4.5 - 13+
5.0 - 13+
Women's Doubles, Men's Doubles, Mixed Doubles
Categories: 3.0, 3.5, 4.0
Age Groups: 13-49, 50-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70+ (Except Women's 4.0 has 65+)
Categories: 4.5, 5.0
Age Groups 13-49, 50+
SCHEDULE
Thursday, July 25 - Men's and Women's Singles
Friday, July 26 - Women's Doubles
Saturday, July 27 - Mixed Doubles
Sunday, July 28 - Men's Doubles
Events will run from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily
COURTS
Twenty-four courts: 12 indoors on outdoor surface plus 12 outdoor courts (converted from Tennis)
FORMAT
Double elimination.
COST
Registration $90 plus $15 for each event. Payment is only through 'Stripe' within the Pickleball Brackets system. It accepts both credit and debit cards.
ELIGIBILITY TO ENTER AN EVENT
* Age: An older player may play in a younger age group. A younger player may not play in an older age group. Age is determine as of December 31st, 2024.
* Skill Level: The skill level of players is determined by their data in their Pickleball Brackets profile AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION. (No adjustments up or down in a competitor's skill rating will occur after the player has registered.) The priority for determining a player's skill level is their Canadian Tournament Player Rating (CTPR). If that is lacking then their Pickleball Bracket profile tournament rating, and if that is lacking their Pickleball Bracket self-rating for that Event.
REGISTRATION
* Preregistration for 2023 provincial gold medal winners opens on April 4, 2024 at 6:00 pm. These individuals will receive a preregistration notice and may register in any event for which they are qualified.
* General registration opens on April 8, 2024, at 6 p.m. and closes on May 10, 2024, at 9 p.m.
* All Registration is through Pickleball Brackets where you must have established a profile.
In doubles events, in accordance with Pickleball Canada directive, a team of the same skill level may play up one skill level. For example, a team with both players at the 3.5 level may register for 3.5 or 4.0. However, a team with one player 3.5 and the other 4.0 can only play at 4.0.
* A pair's status in the tournament is not verified until the 2nd partner registers. Failure of the 2nd partner to register within six (6) days of the 1st player registering may jeopardize the status of the pair.
* You may change partners any time prior to the registration cutoff. However, doing so may put your registration into the wait list.
* Changes may be allowed after registration is cut off, but you can only choose a new partner from those not currently partnered. The Tournament Director must be informed and has the right to veto a new partnership.
DISCRETION
The tournament director reserves the right to:
* review, and possibly alter the rating of players who self-rate below or above their actual rating.
* move players and teams between skill level brackets if on verification the wrong event has been entered.
* merge or split brackets based on event registration.
* change start times
EQUIPMENT
* Paddles must be USAPA approved paddles
* Ball: The tournament ball is Franklin X-40
* Clothing: If a player is wearing clothing that is the same colour as the ball, s/he might be asked to change apparel by the Tournament Director.
OFFICIATING
All matches, where possible, will be refereed.
Additional Information
ACCOMMODATION
Check out the "Amenities" section where you will find many accommodation opportunities including Silver Star Mountain Resort with access to many additional outdoor things to do.
*Also think about the high altitude training you can get.
Remember that this tournament is happening at the high demand season in the Okanagan so please book your accommodation early. Many listed hotels will only honour the discounted rates up to May 15/24 so check your options.
FOOD and FUN
* Food trucks will be on site.
* A beer garden will also be on site. Cash or credit cards will be accepted. Please do not participate until you have finished your games for the day. A competitor who drinks alcohol prior to completing their event will be ejected from the tournament – this includes the event in progress and any future events the player is in.
* Spectators are welcome. There is limited seating so a portable chair is advisable.
FRIDAY EVENING BBQ
* Enjoy a BBQ and Entertainment on Friday evening at the OWC Pickleball Complex. Silver Star Rotary will be preparing the BBQ with all proceeds going to their various community projects. Menu choices: 1/2 rack of Ribs; 2 BBQ chicken breasts; or vegetarian lasagna. Purchase tickets with your registration.
COME TO PLAY, STAY FOR FUN - ENJOY NON-PICKLEBALL ACTIVITIES - here are some ideas:
* Ride the amazing lake shore Okanagan Rail Trail
* Scenic Sip Wine Tours with any of these tour companies:
- Mojo Wine Tours.
- Sip Happens Wine Tours
- Cheers! Okanagan Tours
* Tastings at:
- Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery
- Planet Bee Honeymoon Meadery
- Cambium Cider Co
* Visiting:
- Davison Orchards
- Olive Us Olive Oil & Vinegar Tasting Room
- Historic O'Keefe Ranch
- Sparkling Hills Resort (think Swarovski crystal) at Predator Ridge
* Walking/Hiking:
- Okanagan Rail Trail - walk or bike along beautiful Kalamalka Lake
- Grey Canal Trails (BX Ranchlands or Turtle Mountain might be nice sections for this group)
- BX Falls (BX Creek Trail)
* Fine Dining (reservations recommended):
- The Phoenix Steak House
- Intermezzo
- The Med
- The Range Lounge & Grill (Predator Ridge Resort)
- Gerni's Farmhouse (Sparkling Hill Resort)
- Cambium Cider Co
* World class Golf Courses
- Vernon Golf & Country Club (www.vernongolf.com)
- The Rise Golf Course (www.therisegolf.ca)
- Predator Ridge Resort (www.predatorridge.com)
- Spallumcheen Golf and Country Club (www.spallumcheengolf.com)
WASHROOMS
Washrooms are located in the OWA complex and at the back of the adjacent soccer building. There are no shower facilities.
SPECTATORS
Spectators are welcome but there is limited seating. Please consider bringing folding chairs.
Refund Policy
Players who withdraw prior to midnight on July 15 will receive a refund less a $10 administration fee. No refund will be provided for cancellations after July 15.
Venue Details
This tournament is played at different venues. Please refer to your registration confirmation to locate your tournament venue.
National Bank Financial Okanagan Wealth Advisors Pickleball ComplexPrimary Venue
Parking Information
Parking Fee: No Fee
The Pickleball complex is located approximately 5 km west of the junction of Hwy 97 and 25th Avenue (25th Avenue becomes Okanagan Landing Road.) It is a large green building with a white roof on the north side of the road.
The main parking lot is accessed by driving past the complex and turning right at the small green 'Marshall Fields' sign.
Additional Parking is found by turning right just before you reach the tennis courts which are to the east of the pickleball complex.
The pickleball complex is located on City of Vernon property. No overnight camping or RV parking is allowed.
Travel information
Lodging
Silver Star Mountain Resort
Silver Star Mountain Resort
Vernon, British Columbia
(18 miles from venue)
Fairfield (Marriott Vernon)
5300 Anderson Way
Vernon, British Columbia
(5 miles from venue)
EconoLodge (Vernon)
4100 32 St.
Vernon, British Columbia
(4.5 miles from venue)
RV Camping ( Silver Star Resort)
PO Box 2002
Vernon, British Columbia
(18 miles from venue)
Holiday Inn Express
4716-34th Street
Vernon, British Columbia
(5 miles from venue)
Quality Inn
4204 32nd Street
Vernon, British Columbia
(3 miles from venue)
Best Western Premier (Route 97) Hotel
5350 Anderson Way
Vernon, British Columbia
(5 miles from venue)
RV Camping ( Ellison Park)
Eastside Road
Vernon, British Columbia
(8 miles from venue)
Divya Sutra Plaza & Conference Centre
4801-27th Street
Vernon, British Columbia
(5 miles from venue)
Best Western Pacific Inn
4790 34th Street
Vernon, British Columbia
(5 miles from venue)
Sandman Hotel (Vernon)
4201 32 St
Vernon, British Columbia
(4.5 miles from venue)
RV Camping ( Kekuli Bay Park)
Kekuli Bay (High Ridge Road)
Vernon, British Columbia
(12 miles from venue)
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