Announcing Legends' LAST tournament of 2024!

Legends 2nd Annual Holiday Bash!

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Date:

December 27-29

Location:

Chestnut Forks Tennis

8 Indoor Courts available

DUPR Rating will be used to create brackets!

PickleballBrackets.com has converted to using DUPR ratings rather than UTPR. DUPR is generally a little higher than UTPR, so you may want to consider playing in the next higher division (for example, the 4.0 bracket will now force high 3.5 UTPR players into the 4.0 bracket IF THEIR DUPR is 4.0 or above).

You must LINK your DUPR to PickleballBrackets.com if you want any of your tournament results to go into DUPR:

https://pickleball.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/72000631731-connecting-your-dupr-account?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=campaign&utm_campaign=TD%20Newsletter%20-%20July%2011%2C%202024%20%28DO%20NOT%20SEND%20THIS%20ONE%29%29&_kx=IxSZDuFeSeyUbQ3yQgvnIVymV85Sue9C-mLY6tSiZO8.RPteQp

Events and Dates:

Friday:

. Men's Singles

. Women's Singles

. Men and Women Doubles 3.0, 60+

. Men and Women Doubles 70+

. Total Combined Age Men Doubles (85+ years per team) - one player MUST BE 50+ (later in day)

. Total Combined Age Women Doubles (85+ years per team) - one player MUST BE 50+ (later in day)

Saturday:

. All other Men's Doubles

. All other Women's Doubles

Sunday:

. Mixed Doubles

. Total Combined Age Mixed Doubles (85+ years per team) - one player MUST BE 50+ (later in day)

MAKE SURE YOU LOOK OVER THE DAYS YOUR BRACKET IS PLAYED! WE HAVE SOME DOUBLES ON FRIDAY TO REDUCE SATURDAY BRACKETS!

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Tourney entry fee varies based on when registration is entered, and ranges from $45-$65 per participant (includes $10 referee fee and $5 facility fee), and $20 per standard event. EarlyBird is just $45 with payment BEFORE November 5. LATE registration is $65, starting December 15.

Approximate division/event category start times will be announced at least 1-2 days in advance

Player sign-in begins 30 minutes before tournament play each day

Open events (recommended for 4.5+ DUPR players) are available for a cost of $70 (prize money awarded for medal winners!).

We decided not have this tourney be USA Pickleball sanctioned. This means you do not have to have an active USA Pickleball membership (which went way up in cost).

Do not leave the event without checking to see if you are in or out of the tournament! This is particularly a problem in POOL PLAY, as there is a software issue related to the NEW rule on how to determine tie-breaking in a 3-team tie situation. IF YOU LEAVE WITHOUT CHECKING, and you are subsequently ADDED to the bracket, we WILL NOT wait for you to return, but forfeit your match!!! Thank you for understanding.

PickleballBrackets.com has modified their pricing, and is now charging a mandatory, non-refundable SERVICE FEE to participants - $5 for 1 event, $10 for 2 or more events. This fee cannot be refunded under any circumstances.

Team participants must register individually and list team partner in registration

After registration closes, free agents will be matched with similar-skilled players (as available)

Skill level bracket for teams is determined by the DUPR skill level of the higher rated partner

Tournament Director reserves the right to adjust the age and/or skill brackets based on registration

Events may be either Double Elimination or Pool Play depending on what fits best.

Detailed tournament schedule and format details will be on website NLT Wednesday before tournament

Medals for Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners

Champions in each division also get:

- Legends Gold Pin (and entry into the 2024 Legends Gold Medal Challenge!)

- Pics and Bragging Rights on the Legends website!

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Tournament Director:

Ron Cortese

Tournament Assistants:

Amy Farabow

Christina Shifflett

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Important Paddle Information:

We will be using the USAP Approved Paddle List EXCEPT for the following two paddles:

---> Joola TA-15 (it's basically the same paddle as Joola Gen 3's which USAP already bans)

---> Gearbox Pro Power (NOT Control)

EXCEPTION - These two paddles are NOT banned for the following Open divisions with no age limit:

' Men/Women/Mixed Doubles Open

. Men/Women Singles Open

Why?

First, they are also about to be BANNED from USAP events, so we want to be ahead of the curve.

Second, we did a poll where the vote was 5 to 1 for banning vs. not banning.

Third, many players think these paddles give an unfair advantage.

Fourth, they pose a significant risk of injury.

Fifth, they change the nature of the game that was not intended.

Sixth, they are simply just not fun to play against.

Cancellations will be accepted up to December 1, subject to a $25 handling charge. No refunds after that date for any reason.

There will be the following Open Events $$$ Prizes if enough players/teams per division.

. Men's Doubles (any age)

. Men's Doubles 50+

. Men's Singles (any age)

. Men's Singels 50+

. Men's Doubles Combined TOTAL AGE (85+) - changed to split age (1 over 50*, 1 under)

* - subject to TD review (possible exceptions are possible - contact us if you desire an exception)

. Women's Doubles (any age)

. Women's Doubles 50+

. Women's Singles (any age)

. Women's Singles 35+

. Women's Doubles Combined TOTAL AGE (85+) - changed to split age (1 over 50*, 1 under)

. Mixed Doubles (any age)

. Mixed Doubles 50+

. Mixed Doubles Combined AGE TOTAL (85+) - changed to split age (1 over 50*, 1 under)

Cost for all Open events is $70.

Prize money based on number of players/teams, all but $20 of bracket fee goes to the pool payout!

Payout split is:

. Gold - 60%

. Silver - 25%

. Bronze - 15%

This is an indoor event!

Please make sure you warm up and cool down appropriately, hydrate and eat properly for this tournament!

We also strongly recommend wearing eye protection.