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Pickleball Depot 2025 BC Provincial Championships
Pickleball Depot 2025 BC Provincial Championships
When
Registration opens
Apr 07, 2025
7:00 PM PST
Registration ends
Jun 20, 2025
9:00 PM PST
Registration Cost
CAD 90.00
Where
Vernon Pickleball Association Complex
6601B Okanagan Landing Road
Vernon, BC, V1T 6M8
Tournament Description
Pickleball Depot 2025 BC Provincial Championships
SANCTIONED BY PICKLEBALL CANADA
As a sanctioned tournament it is your CTPR rating which is used to determine your eligibility to enter an event. To find your CTPR see ADDITIONAL INFORMATION below.
EYEWEAR
The Vernon Pickleball Association has a mandatory protective eyewear policy in place as of January 1, 2025. Eyewear must be worn by all players on court. Prescription glasses or sunglasses are acceptable. Players not wearing protective eyewear will be removed from the tournament without a refund.
ATTENTION JUNIORS (U19): Sign up in the 13-49 age group in the event you want to enter. If there are sufficient registrations we will create a junior event.
ELIGIBILITY
Open to Residents of BC (as verified by Driver's License if required)
Must be a Pickleball Canada and Pickleball B.C. member
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 24 - Men's and Women's Singles
Friday, July 25 - Women's Doubles
Saturday, July 26 - Mixed Doubles
Sunday, July 27 - 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). An additional 6 courts will be used at Creekside Park for mixed day on July 26, 2025.
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, 2025.
* Skill Level: The skill level of players is determined by their Canadian Tournament Player Rating (CTPR) AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION. (No adjustments up or down in a competitor's skill rating will occur after the player has registered.)
REGISTRATION
* General registration opens on April 7, 2025, at 7 p.m. and closes on June 20, 2025, at 9 p.m.
* All Registration is through Pickleball.com (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 two skill levels. For example, a team with both players at the 3.5 level may register for 3.5, 4.0 or 4.5. However, a team with one player 3.5 and the other 4.0 can only play at 4.0 or 4.5.
* 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.
Remember that this tournament is happening at the high demand season in the Okanagan so please book your accommodation early.
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 Vernon Pickleball Association 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)
- The Edge (The Rise Golf Course)
- 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 Vernon Pickleball 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.
HOW TO FIND YOUR CTPR
1. Log into your pickleball.com profile (formerly Pickleball Brackets)
2. Click on your name in the top right corner
3. Select My Profile
4. Select Edit Profile
5. Select Association Memberships
6. Scroll down to Pickleball Canada - this is where your CTPR is located
Refund Policy
Players who withdraw prior to midnight on July 14 will receive a refund less a $10 administration fee. No refund will be provided for cancellations after July 14.
Venue Details
This tournament is played at different venues. Please refer to your registration confirmation to locate your tournament venue.
Vernon Pickleball Association 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
Best Western Premier
5350 Anderson Way
Vernon, British Columbia
(5 miles from venue)
Prestige Vernon Lodge
3914 32nd St
Vernon, British Columbia
(4.5 miles from venue)
Best Western Pacific Inn
4790 34 Street
Vernon, British Columbia
(5 miles from venue)
Prestige Inn Hotel and Conference
4411 -32nd Street
Vernon, British Columbia
(5 miles from venue)
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
4716 34 Street
Vernon, British Columbia
(5 miles from venue)
Quality Inn & Suites
4204 32 St
Vernon, British Columbia
(5 miles from venue)
Econo Lodge
4100 - 32 Street
Vernon, British Columbia
(5 miles from venue)
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