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Dink for a Reason - World Compassion Network

Dink for a Reason - World Compassion Network

165 players registered
Oct 07, 2023 - Oct 08, 2023

Tournament Description

TOURNAMENT UPDATES:
Due to weather, venue has been CHANGED to:
Gordon Recreation Center
100 Publishers Drive
Winona Lake, IN 46590
Click the links below to view all player communication:
Welcome! We are excited to bring you the opportunity to play some competitive pickleball and to raise money for World Compassion Network, a faith-based disaster relief organization in Kosciusko County, Indiana.
WCN partners with local churches and other relief organizations to mobilize resources and assistance for victims of disasters and poverty. The organization has responded to hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, famine, earthquakes, tsunamis, and war on five continents and here in the United States. WCN also leads mission trips around the world. To learn more about WCN's vital work, visit the organization's website at World Compassion Network.
This tournament will be played on 8 outdoor courts (4 permanent, individually fenced courts and 4 temporary courts) in beautiful Winona Lake, Indiana. Enjoy gorgeous lake views, extensive walking trails, and shops / restaurants at The Village at Winona Lake, part of the National Register of Historic Places.
All teams are guaranteed at least 5 games, and snacks will be provided. Players who register by September 15 will receive a free cotton T-shirt (optional upgrade to dri-fit for $15).
Come and take in the lovely scenery at Winona Lake for the weekend, and enjoy some pickleball with your friends. We look forward to seeing you there!
Dawn Horan, Tournament Director
Josh Grill, Director of Missions - World Compassion Network

Additional Information

DATES OF PLAY
Oct 7 Men’s Doubles / Women’s Doubles
Oct 8 Mixed Doubles
REGISTRATION
Aug 11: Registration opens at 10AM
Sep 15: Last day to order a free T-shirt
Sep 21: Last day to withdraw with a refund
Sep 01: Registration closes at 10PM
Oct 02: Start times will be announced
Registration fee is $38 per event. Please note that Pickleball Brackets will add a $5 processing fee per event to your registration. This fee is nonrefundable.
FORMAT
Format will be round robin followed by medal matches
Brackets with more than 10 teams will be divided into 2 pools
Round robin matches will be 1 game to 11, win by 2
Medal matches will be 1 game to 15, win by 2
All teams are guaranteed at least 5 games
The Franklin X-40 ball will be used
The top four teams in each bracket will advance to the medal round, with 1st and 2nd competing for gold, and 3rd and 4th playing for bronze. (For brackets that are divided into 2 pools, only the top 2 teams from each pool will advance.) Teams that advance will be determined based first on total wins in round robin play. In the event of a tiebreaker, first criteria will be head-to-head play, second will be total points scored.
Tournament Director reserves the right to adjust brackets and format as needed.
LOCATION
The tournament will be held at :
Winona Lake Limitless Park
1590 Park Avenue
Winona Lake, IN 46590
Indoor backup available!
LODGING
Use the links below to explore hotels and B&B's in the Winona Lake area.
CANCELLATION / REFUND POLICY
Please note that the system will automatically add a $5 processing fee per event to your registration This fee is nonrefundable.
Players who cancel before Sept 21 will receive a full refund, less the $5 per event processing fee. No refunds will be issued after Sept 21.
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
This is an outdoor event, with an indoor backup. We will play rain or shine!
If any weather or other unforeseen circumstance delays the tournament, we will make every effort play all matches as scheduled We reserve the right to modify play formats as necessary.
If brackets are mid-play when a delay occurs, the tournament leadership team will determine appropriate action to either continue play at a later time or to identify bracket winners based on matches already played.
Refunds will not be issued due to inclement weather.
QUESTIONS? CONTACT:
Dawn Horan
Tournament Director
glrhoran@gmail.com
260-273-0855

Refund Policy

Players who cancel by Sept 21 will receive a refund, less a $5 cancellation fee per event. No refunds will be issued after Sept 21.

Venue Details

Winona Lake Limitless Park
1590 Park Avenue
Winona Lake, Indiana, 46590
United States
Parking Information
Parking Fee: No Fee

Weather

This is an outdoor event, with an indoor backup. If any weather or other unforeseen circumstance delays the tournament, we will make every effort play all scheduled matches. We reserve the right to modify play formats as necessary.
If brackets are mid-play when a delay occurs, the tournament leadership team will determine appropriate action to either continue play at a later time or to identify bracket winners based on matches already played.
Refunds will not be issued due to inclement weather.