Welcome to Battle of The Paddles (BOTP). A tourney hosted by Pickleball Compete - VR Complete Pickleball.

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What is the Battle Of The Paddles (BOTP)?

The Pickleball tournaments of the year. Three time BOTP cumulative gold medal winners (as a team in team events) and singles in singles events get prize money. After the 3rd time gold medal win in a particular event, they would have to move up to a higher skill level to win another 3 cumulative win prize. At 4.0+ events, they can win as many cumulative wins as possible, but must be only at that level, not a lower merged event (if that applies).

The BlackHATs (specific singles event gold medalists) take home the BlackHAT and have their names stamped on the records of battles won on the court.

Specific dates for the various events will be communicated to all players at least 2 days to the events.

EVENTS: on Saturday Include;

Men's Doubles Event

Youth Event

Women's Doubles Event

EVENTS: on Sunday Include:

Mixed Doubles Events

Singles and Skinny Singles Events

1 BlackHat will be up for grabs for the Men Singles 3.5+ and Women's Singles 3.0 to 3.5 OR Women's Skinny Singles Events each

FEES

* Registration - $40 and includes at least 3 events

* Other Events in addition to the 2 included events - Extra $10

* Please NOTE - Pickleball Brackets charges a separate processing fee per event that is non-refundable at anytime. (The Pickleball Brackets fee is $5 for the first event and $10 max for multiple)

OTHER INFO

* All team members must check in at least 30 minutes prior to their bracket start time. Please refer to Event Schedule for your team's bracket start time 3 days prior to event for exact times.

Win or Lose...Learn

SKINNY SINGLES FORMAT | BOTP EVENT MERGE (Below)

* Combination of Down-the-line and Cross-court. Each player receives or serves based on their points. Example: The game starts at 0:0, both players are cross-court (on right/even sides) and play out that point from the serve to the end of that point, cross-court only; if the server gets a point, only the server moves to the left/odd side and serves down-the-line to the opponent, who is still on the right/even side of the court, and that point is played from the serve to the end of the point down-the-line only, and so on, every other rule stays the same).

SINGLE ROUND ROBIN FORMAT

- Events with 2 or fewer teams will either be merged with or moved to another event based on tournament director's discretion.

- Events with only 3 or 4 teams will play a single round robin - 1st and 2nd seeds will then play for Gold/Silver, while 3rd seed will take Bronze automatically.

- Events with 5 teams will play a single round robin. The 1st and 2nd seeds will then play for Gold/Silver. while the 3rd and 4th seeds will play for Bronze

* Events with more than 5 teams will be arranged by pools. Example: if there are 6 teams, they will be split into 2 pools; the top 2 teams from each pool will continue to the Pre-medal rounds (Medal Round format will be based on Tournament Director's decision) - additional pools may be added as required.

* You play each team in your pool (if implemented), 1 game to 11 points, win by 2.

* Top 2 teams from each pool (if implemented) will be determined by the IFP standard - Total matches won | First tie-breaker: head-to-head matches won | Second tie-breaker: point differential of all games played | Third tie-breaker: head-to-head point differential | Fourth tie-breaker: point differential against next-highest team. (e.g., If the teams are tied for second, use point differentials against the first-place team.)

* Tournament Director has the right to make changes to any format

* Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams.

* Initial round(s) of playoffs will be one game to 11, win by 2.

* All Bronze medal matches will be best of 3

* All Gold/Silver medal matches for 2.5 level events will be best of 3

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BOTP EVENTS MERGING

(Processing Platform: Pickleball Brackets)

PLEASE READ!!

Due to the ranging skill levels in some events, these events will be broken up into two events. The description below explains what format this will take.

Note: The mergers and medal awards in BOTP will only pertain to Lower Skill Mergers (The higher skill level(s) playing down) and will take effect after registration closes.

For an event NOT TO BE MERGED, there must be at least 3 teams signed up for it. In a scenario where less than 3 teams are signed up, they will be MERGED or MOVED to the next bracket lower or higher (.5 skill range) based on that team or Tournament Director's prerogative.

For Lower Skill Merge (example 3.0 skill merging with 2.5 skill event), whatever medal they win will be the ONLY medal they RECEIVE for both the merge and the initial bracket they signed up for, irrespective of what is stated on the processing platform; on the other hand, if they do not win any medal in the Lower Skill Merge, they will not get any medals, irrespective of what is stated on the processing platform.

For Higher Skill Merge (example 3.5 skill merging with 4.0 skill event), the team gets medals in that merge if they win, based on their initial signed up bracket as stated on the processing platform; that is. the highest 3.5 team in this scenario - even if they do not win a medal in this higher merge, will get the Gold medal for the 3.5 bracket they initially signed up for.

Please reach out to us if you have any questions at admin@pickleballcompete.com or call (470) 781 4166.

Thank you.

Registration fee(s) are used to help cover cost for event organization, therefore is non-refundable for any reasons. Thank you.

All BlackHAT Event(s) Gold Medalists will win $100

All Events Indoor

RELEASE, PERMISSION, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

By registering for this tournament, you agree to the below stated. A downloadable waiver is also available.

Release. In consideration of being permitted to participate in any way in the Battle of The Paddles (BOTP) events,

I, for myself, my heirs or assigns, hereby release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue Pickleball Compete LLC as well as their officers, employees and agents from liability from any and all claims resulting in personal injuries, death, accidents, illnesses (such as communicable diseases including COVID-19), and property loss arising from, but not limited to, participation in the Event.

Assumption of Risk. Participation in the Event carries with it certain inherent risks that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken to avoid injuries. The specific risks vary but include 1) minor injuries such as bruises, sprains and dehydration, 2) major injuries such as eye injuries, joint or back injuries, heat stroke, heart attacks, and concussions, and 3) catastrophic injuries such as paralysis and death. I have read the previous paragraphs and I know, understand and appreciate these and other risks that are inherent in playing Pickleball. I assert that my participation is voluntary and that I knowingly assume all such risks.

Indemnification and Hold Harmless. I also agree to indemnify and hold Pickleball Compete LLC and all named above harmless from any and all claims, actions, suits, costs, expenses, damages and liabilities, including attorney’s fees brought as a result of my involvement in the Event.

Use Permission. I also give Pickleball Compete LLC and its agents and designees permission to use or distribute, without limitation or obligation, my image, name, voice, and words for any purpose connected with the Event, including promotional, marketing, training, informational, and archival uses.