Join us in celebration of Pride Month AND Pickleball at the Austin Tennis Center.

Singles (Novice, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, OPEN Division - Friday, June 16th, 2023

Men's/Nonbinary Doubles (3.0, 3.5) - Friday, June 16th, 2023

Men's/Nonbinary Doubles (Novice, 4.0, 4.5, OPEN Division) - Saturday, June 17th, 2023

Women's/Nonbinary Doubles (Novice, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, OPEN Division) - Saturday, June 17th, 2023

Mixed Doubles (Novice, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, OPEN Division) - Sunday, June 18th, 2023

Notes:

Novice events are intended for new players to pickleball.

OPEN is for 5.0+ and above players, including pros.

SCHEDULE OVERVIEW

Each day will begin approximately at 8am, and events will run all day. A detailed schedule will be posted on or by Monday, June 12th (after registration closes on June 9th at 10pm)

Friday: Singles (men's/nonbinary and women's/nonbinary singles)

Friday afternoon/evening: Men’s/Nonbinary Doubles (3.0 & 3.5)

Saturday: Doubles (remaining men's/nonbinary and all women's/nonbinary doubles)

Sunday: Mixed Doubles

The following schedules are APPROXIMATE and will be finalized by Thursday, 6/15.

SCHEDULE: FRIDAY 6/16

8am - 3.0 Men's/Non-binary Singles, 3.5 Men's/Non-binary Singles, 4.0 Women's/Non-binary Singles

10:30am - 4.5 Women's/Non-binary Singles

10:45am - Novice & 3.0 Women's/Non-binary Singles

11:15am- 4.5 + Open Men's/Non-binary Singles

12:30pm - 4.0 Men's/Non-binary Singles

2:30pm - 3.5 Men's/Non-binary Doubles

2:30pm - 3.0 Men's/Non-binary Doubles

SCHEDULE: SATURDAY 6/17

8am - 4.0 + 4.5 Women's/Non-binary Doubles

8am - 4.0 Men's/Non-binary Doubles

10:30am - OPEN Men's/Non-binary Doubles

10:45am - 4.5 Men's/Non-binary Doubles

1:45pm - Novice Women's/Non-binary Doubles Round Robin

2:15pm - 3.0 Women's/Non-binary Doubles

3:45pm - 3.5 Women's/Non-binary Doubles

SCHEDULE: SUNDAY 6/18

8am - 4.0 Mixed Doubles

8am - 3.5 Mixed Doubles

11:30am - 3.0 Mixed Doubles

11:30am - 4.5 + OPEN Mixed Doubles

11:45am - Novice Mixed Doubles Round Robin

CHECK IN

Players must check in at front desk at least 30 min prior to the start of the event

WEATHER AND RAIN OUT POLICY

No refunds will be issued in the case of weather related cancellations.

BRACKET FORMATS | Novice Events

All novice events will be in a round robin format. Teams will be divided into different pools (determined by the number of entries) and compete with each team in their group once. Games will be games to 11, win by 2. The Top 2 teams in each pool will advance to the Novice Round Robin Single Elimination Bracket.

BRACKET FORMATS | All other events

1-3 Teams - Combined with another bracket(s)

4-5 Teams - Round Robin

6+ Teams - Double-elimination bracket (matches are best 2/3 to 11 by 2) with a come-around (matches are 1 to 15 by 2)

VENUE

Austin Tennis Center in Austin, Texas

REFEREE

Players will monitor their own line calls and scoring. The tournament director and staff will be roving and available to help players as needed.

TOURNAMENT BALLS

Balls will be provided and available at the registration desk. Players must return balls after each match.

We will be using Franklin X-40s.

WARM UP

Players are welcome to warm up on the courts prior to the start of the tournament, or if there is an open court with no match. Players will get up to 5 minutes of warm up time for their first match of the day and up to 2 minutes of warm up time for any additional matches.

SKILL LEVELS

Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles categories are divided into multiple categories of skill levels. Players may sign up for one skill level event per category. Please sign up for the appropriate skill level. Players are welcome to play in higher levels; however, higher level players who sign up for lower skill levels may be moved into the appropriate skill category.

If you need assistance in determining your skill level please copy and paste the link below to learn more.

https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/tournament-player-ratings/player-skill-rating-definitions/

GENDER INCLUSION POLICY

We strongly believe that gender identity, expression and sex variation should never hinder the participation of a competitor. All players should have the opportunity to participate fairly, safely and equitably without prejudice. Our Pickle & Pride tournament strives to prioritize diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the sport and is committed to providing a safe, supportive and welcoming environment for transgender and non-binary people.

We have previously offered non-gendered play categories (at other events), but found that it effectively became a second “men’s” category. Female and female identifying players expressed concerns about not having a space that was inclusive/welcoming.

We believe that offering men’s/nonbinary and women’s/nonbinary categories is our best option for creating inclusive and welcoming play. Athletes of all gender identities have the choice to participate in the event categories that they feel most closely aligns with their gender identity.

We understand this is a complex topic and welcome any suggestions/feedback for improving our gender inclusion policy for future events.

TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR

AJ Davis - Contact her at aj.davis.pickleball@gmail.com

All entries are non-refundable and non-transferable.

If you must withdraw, please let us know by June 8th at 5pm CT.