DPA Dash 'n Smash Tournament - Sanctioned by PCO

Hosted by Delta Pickleball Association

TOURNAMENT DATES

Friday, May 31, 2024 Men’s & Women’s Doubles 60+

Saturday, June 1 2024 Mens & Womens Doubles - Any age

Sunday, June 2, 2024 Mixed Doubles

Rainout day: June 3, 2024

EVENTS

Mens & Women's Doubles Any Age

Mens & Women's Doubles 60+

Mixed Doubles Any Age

Mixed Doubles 60+

AGE CATEGORIES

Any age / 60 and Above

Players can play down in Age, and/or up in Skill

COST

Registration fee $60

Event fee $15 (per event)

IMPORTANT DATES

Early registration for Delta Pickleball Club members starts on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 8:00 a.m.

Early registration is for Delta Pickleball Association members in good standing who have informed the Tournament Director at dashnsmash24@gmail.com before Wed. April 10, 2024 at 10:pm.

Registration for General Public will open on Monday, April 15, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.

Registration closes on Monday, May 13, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.

FORMAT

All games - win by 2, no cap

Events will be Double Elimination, best 2/3 games to 11

Consolation bracket - 1 game to 15

Bronze Medal matches - 1 game to 15

Gold Medal matches - best 2 out of 3 games to 11

1 game to 15, if a fourth game is required to determine the winner

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Skill Levels: 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, *4.5

Events: Mens & Womens Doubles, Mixed Doubles

Age Categories: Any age & 60+

*Please note:

There is no 4.5 60+ events in Mens & Women's Doubles, Only in Mixed Doubles

Age is based on age as of December 31, 2024

Registration for the General Public will open on April 15, 2024, 8:00 a.m.

Registration closes on May 13, 2024, 8:00 p.m.

Registration fee: $60 plus $15 per event

An online PCO waiver will be used.

REGISTERING FOR AN EVENT

The skill level of players is determined by the data in the players' Pickleball Brackets profile. The priority for determining a player's skill level is their Canadian Tournament Player Rating (CTPR). If that is lacking then their Pickleball Brackets profile tournament rating, and if that is lacking their Pickleball Brackets self-rating.

Please note when registering for a skill level players are eligible to play up .5. For example, Two 3.5 players may play in 4.0.

***However, two 4.0 players may not play in 4.5+ skill level. One player must be 4.5+ skill level.

Please note: To encourage participation in tournaments by those players below the 3.0 level, those players below a 3.0 rating will be allowed to register in the 3.0 skill level category.

Registration is online only at https://pickleballbrackets.com/. Registration is not complete until BOTH partners have registered, agreed to the online waiver, and PAID in full. Online payment via PayPal. Please note: PayPal accepts credit card payments. When the maximum per event is reached based on fully registered/paid teams, others will be added to the waitlist.

Note: Enter as a TEAM and make sure your partner registers and pays within 3 days of you registering. If a partner has not completed his/her/their registration within 3 days of the first partner registering, the team will be moved to the waitlist. When the identified partner registers, and pays, the team will be moved from the waitlist back to the active list ONLY if there is a slot available. Confirm with your partner BEFORE registration to avoid disappointment. If you do not have a partner you can click on "Players Needing a Partner" to possibly find one.

All players must complete their registration by May 13, 2024, 8:00 p.m. to remain on the active list. COMPLETE means, BOTH partners have agreed to the PCO waiver, and paid registration fees IN FULL.

The Tournament Committee reserves the right to place players in the Skill Group based on their current CTPR/UTPR/USAPA skill rating. The Tournament Committee has the right to make changes to the tournament, combine divisions, or change and alter the format depending on the number of registrations received.

Rain-out date is Monday, June 3, 2024 should it be required. PLEASE plan to be available for the rain-out day.

The Dash 'N Smash is a fun, doubles double-elimination tournament. Meet other players and enjoy a couple of days of great pickleball.

All registrants must be current members of Pickleball Canada to play in this tournament. To join or renew your membership please visit the PCO website at https://pickleballcanada.org/participate/individual-membership/join-renew/

Medals will be awarded in every event.

BEFORE YOU REGISTER

To register for this tournament you must have a PickleBall Brackets account. If you do not have a Pickleball brackets account, create one BEFORE registration opens. In your PLAYER PROFILE in Pickleball Brackets make sure to check 'Receive in-game text messages". This is how you will receive game notifications and court assignments.

HELPFUL INFORMATION

- Players are encouraged to bring their own portable chairs

- A hat or umbrella for personal shade is a good idea

- Dehydration can happen quickly when playing in the sun, please make sure you have packed enough water and electrolytes for the day

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Early registration is available to Delta Pickleball Club members who have informed the Tournament Director at dashnsmash@deltapicklebal.org before April 10, 2024 at 10:00 pm

Tournament Ball: Franklin X40 - yellow

Paddles: USAPA-approved paddles only

Officiating: All medal matches will be refereed. If you are willing to referee, please contact the Tournament Director at dashnsmash@deltapickleball.org

Certified Referees - $15/ match Level 2 Referees - $10/ match

Level 1 Referees - $7/ match Volunteer Referees - $5/ match

Clothing: If a player is wearing clothing that is the same colour as the ball, he/she may be asked to change apparel by the Tournament Director.

Location: Chalmers Pickleball Courts, 11400-76a Ave, Delta, BC V4C 1L9

8 Permanent Nets & 4-6 Temporary Nets

REFUND POLICY:

Registrants withdrawing before May 13, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. will be refunded registration & event fees minus a $15.00 administration fee. No refunds for any reason after May 13, 2024.

In the case of inclement weather or other unforeseen issues between May 31 & June 2 that prevent play, only those participants who did not play in ANY event will be refunded their registration & event fees, minus a $15.00 administration fee.