Welcome to the 2025 GAMMA Pickleball Classic!

The GAMMA Pickleball Classic in its 9th year of operations, one of the longest standing tournaments in the 20-state area. This year's tournament will take place September 18-21,2025 at the Graham Park Pickleball Complex in Cranberry Township, North of Pittsburgh, in partnership with the Cranberry Township Pickleball Association (CTPA). This is a DUPR rated tournament, and ratings will be used for registration and sign-ups. All matches will be reported to DUPR to add to your overall rating. If you don’t have a DUPR rating, you will have one after this tournament. Please visit mydupr.com to make a free account. You must create an account to play in this tournament. If you don’t have a DUPR rating, you will need to self-rate. The tournament director will be reviewing and may move players to a more appropriate level if necessary.

We are excited to continue with an outdoors tournament in beautiful Graham Park in Cranberry Township, PA – the home of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship Tournament. We have the availability of 30 courts for tournament play in which 19 of them are dedicated pickleball courts and 11 temporary courts. (cable portable nets). Thirteen of the courts have lights. All courts are located together in one complex with ample free parking. We will have a food truck on site for your convenience.

PLAY FORMAT: The tournament will be a round robin with the top 4 teams making it to a single elimination playoff. This format allows for a greater number of points for participants in a shorter time span allowing for a greater player experience. The Tournament Director reserves the right to adjust brackets and format as needed.

EVENT SCHEDULE:

THURSDAY, Sept 18: Sr Men's and Sr. Women's Doubles - ages 50+

FRIDAY, Sept 19: Women’s Doubles under 50 and all Men’s Singles

SATURDAY, Sept. 20: Mixed Doubles - all ages

SUNDAY, Sept 21: Men’s Doubles under 50 and all Women’s Singles

REGISTRATION and FEES

You may register for one event per day for a total of 4 events for the Pittsburgh GAMMA Classic. Medals will be awarded to top 3 finishers in each bracket played. If the bracket is combined, only one set of medals will be awarded to the top three (3) players/teams of the combined bracket.

Early Discount Registration: May 18-June 30 Fee: $65 (with discount code)

Registration: July 1-July 31 Fee: $75

Late Registration: Aug 1 to 12 Fee: $85

Registration Closes: Aug 12 -Aug 28 Fee: $105

Tournament Fees Explained: There is an $75 registration fee ($70-early registration until June 30), plus $15 referee fee, $25 for each event registered. Pickleball Brackets charges $5 for 1st event and $10 for 2 or more events.

YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU HAVE FULLY PAID, WAIVER SIGNED AND PARTNER REGISTERED AND PAID. IF YOU ARE NOT FULLY PAID WHEN THE EVENT FILLS, YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE WAIT LIST. Your partner has 4 days to register and pay from the time you pay, or your partner will be automatically moved to the wait list.

We expect a high volume of players for this tournament. We will have a maximum number of teams per event and per day. We highly recommend signing up for the waitlist if registration for your group is full. We will move teams off the waitlist into events as space becomes available.

Start times will be posted several days prior to the tournament start date.

PARTNER REPLACEMENT POLICY

After registration is closed, any registered player losing a partner must replace that partner with an already registered player. The replacement partner must be in the same skill/age group that you are scheduled to play. Players can play down in age and up in skill. Replacements need to communicate to the registration desk 2 days before you are scheduled to play. Replacements can be found on the players needing partners list.

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP

Cranberry Township is one of the fastest growing communities in Western PA. A progressive and well managed community that puts value into quality of life with its three large parks and municipal golf course. Altogether, Cranberry has over 700 acres in their park system. Cranberry Township Pickleball Association (CTPA) is run by volunteers in partnership with the Cranberry Township Parks & Rec department. Now in its 7th year of operation, CTPA has 1500 members. CTPA is responsible for the maintenance and expansion of the pickleball complex and will have 30 courts. All net proceeds from the tournament go back to CTPA's expansion efforts and to promote pickleball and expand our tournament capabilities. We hope you enjoy your visit with us.

More information on the area can be found at http://www.visitbutlercounty.com/ or downloaded at https://www.visitbutlercounty.com/sites/default/files/BCTCB_OVG_2020_FINAL_WEB.pdf

Additional Information

Referee sign up: https://pickleballdesk.com/signup/297

Referee questions should be sent to Bob AND Diane Unetich at dunetich@aol.com

Not getting our CTPA tournament emails? Sign up at here https://www.cranberrytownship.org/FormCenter/Pickleball-34/Quarterly-Update-SignUp-255

Rules you need to know in advance.

• No campers, tents, or cars overnight in the park. Police patrols hourly.

• Park closes at 10 PM

• No Pets (This is strictly enforced!)

• No alcohol

• Police will ticket your vehicle if it is not parked correctly.

• No smoking or vaping other than parking lots.

Facilities:

• Rest room facilities right on site

• Water fountains

• Water bottle refilling fountain.

• Tents can be put up only in grass areas and 10 ft away from the parking lot and sidewalks. No tents or chairs on parking lot. Tents must be taken down daily.

• Food truck & concessions will be available at your expense.

• No chairs can be placed on the sidewalk, courts or plaza area or parking lot. Lawn chairs only on grass and 3 ft from a sidewalk.

Driver’s License:

• Have your driver’s license with you for registration & check in.

Contact: Tournament Director: e-mail Terri Flynn at flynnterri2013@gmail.com

e-mail Andrew O'Neil at andrew.oneill88@gmail.com

Directions to Graham Park

Graham Park, 260 Graham Park Drive, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066

From Route 19 to Rochester Road. Go about 0.9 miles and at the traffic light make a right on Graham Park Road. Continue about ¼ miles until you see the courts on your right. Go pass the courts and if you are playing that day and have a parking pass make a right into the parking lot. Attendants will verify you are playing and let you in.

Refund Policy

Aug. 28, 2025 at 11:59pm

CANCELLATION PRIOR TO THE DEADLINE: 100% refund minus a $25 withdrawal (Service) fee

CANCELLATION AFTER DEADLINE: No refunds for any reasons You can buy an optional “Registration & Weather Insurance Policy” during registration only, that will give you additional coverage for certain events to qualify for a partial refund. Please read the policy for full details)

WEATHER CANCELLATIONS of one or more days of the tournament: Please know that no outdoor pickleball tournament will offer refunds due to cancellation after registration closes or for weather cancellations. That includes this tournament. We want to clearly state we will not provide refunds for weather cancellations, or weather delays or shorten games. If you do not want to accept this full risk, there is “ Registration & Weather Insurance Policy” being offered to reduce your risks.

REGISTRATION & WEATHER INSURANCE POLICY: You can buy the insurance policy only at the time of registration. (see exact policy in weather info section)

If you withdraw before the CANCELLATION DEADLINE ABOVE, you will be issued a full refund (with a $25 processing fee deducted) without the need to purchase Registration & Weather Insurance. (refund will be issued after the tournament in 2-3 weeks.)

During registration you may choose to purchase the Registration and Weather Insurance Policy (attached) in the event you have to cancel out of the event after the CANCELLATION DEADLINE ABOVE.

As an outdoor event there are no refund for weather delays or cancellations. See the policy for specific coverage details.

As with all tournaments some age brackets and/or skill levels may have to be combined. By registering you accept that this may occur and is not a reason for a refund. You also agree that the tournament director has full authority to make adjustments during the event due to actual or potential weather conditions to make adjustments to get as many games in as possible.

Please see the insurance details here

Refund Policy

Aug. 28, 2025 at 11:59pm CANCELLATION DEADLINE (for refunds minus a $25 withdrawal (Service) fee

No refunds for any reason after the CANCELLATION DEADLINE ABOVE unless the Registration & Weather Insurance Policy has been purchased prior to the CANCELLATION DEADLINE ABOVE. You must purchase the Registration & Weather Insurance at the time of registration. You will not have that option later.

REGISTRATION & WEATHER INSURANCE POLICY: (see exact policy in weather info section)

If you withdraw before the CANCELLATION DEADLINE ABOVE, you will be issued a full refund (with a $25 processing fee deducted) without the need to purchase Registration & Weather Insurance. (refund will be issued after the tournament.

During registration you may choose to purchase the Registration and Weather Insurance Policy (attached) in the event you have to cancel out of the event after the CANCELLATION DEADLINE ABOVE.

As an outdoor event there are no refund for weather delays or cancellations. See the policy for specific coverage details. The insurance will cover your event fee in case your event is cancelled due to weather without a make-up day option.

As with all tournaments some age brackets and/or skill levels may have to be combined. By regististering you accept that this may occur and is not a reason for a refund.

Weather

Please know that no outdoor pickleball tournament will offer refunds due to cancellation after registration closes or for weather cancellations. That includes this tournament. If you do not want to accept this full risk, this insurance policy is being provided to you by the tournament directors of this tournament to reduce that risk. Going without insurance means you accept the full risks associated with weather cancellation and other risks after registration closes. This policy is one of the best being offered for a major pickleball tournament (please check around) at a very modest price. This policy can only be purchased at the time of registration.

INSURANCE COST:

$20 per player

COVERED:

Only the Player that purchase insurance during registration. (Insurance cannot be purchased after registration)

This policy covers two things:

AFTER REGISTRATION CLOSES TO 72 hours prior to the start of the first day of the tournament. – 75% of registration fee and event fees only (excludes service & ref fees) and covers these three items only with provided documentation within the time limits listed below.

Injury/Illness – doctor's note required

Jury Duty – jury notice required

Partner Drops Out – you can choose another without paying an added fee.

2. Weather-related cancellations. This is for full cancellation of the tournament related to weather and does not include weather delays, reduced games, or completion of medal rounds. If enough games are played in RR, then the tournament directors will award medals based on the games played. This policy will guarantee the “event fee” only, but also there will be another pool of money accumulated that will be distributed also based on the number of people who buy this policy, and the number of claims made. The range of payout will be a minimum of the cost of the “event fee” and in no case will the insurance payout exceed 55% of the initial registration offering plus one event fee as a maximum. The amount will be determined by the insurance company and based on the number of insurance policies purchased and claims made. The initial registering offering means what you could have purchased when the registration of this tournament opened, not what you purchased it for. The ref fee or PBT.com fees are not refundable as part of this policy.

NOT COVERED:

Player/Partner that did not purchase insurance during registration

Combining age or levels of brackets or disagreement of how the tournament is being run.

Shortened games or format change & delay due to weather. Tournament Director have full authority to change the format to fit the situation.

Injury during the tournament

Disqualification from tournament

Forfeit for any reason or No show.

TO SUBMIT an Insurance CLAIM:

For Part 1 of the insurance, the after registration & 72 hours prior to registration: You must make an immediate claim before 72 hours prior to the start of the first day of the tournament by emailing both to the tournament director & email to brucemazzoni@zoominternet.net , that you must drop out for the above reason listed and must submit the documented information within 7 days after the tournament. We will need all necessary documents scanned and sent to us prior to 7 days after the tournament. The insurance company will disqualify the claim if they do not get the documents within one week after the tournament.

For weather cancellation: You will have 7 days after the tournament to make the claim by emailing . brucemazzoni@zoominternet.net to qualify both for the minimum “event” distribution plus any additional money from the pool distribution. After 7 days until 14 days you will only qualify to get back the “event” fee only and will have missed out on the pool distribution. After 14 days you no longer qualify to make a claim

IMPORTANT: The insurance company or the tournament committee will not contact you if you are due an insurance claim. It is your full responsibility to make the claim within the times listed above to the contacts listed in this document. If you follow the above procedures listed, you will get you claim processed within 2-3 weeks after the tournament.

Email the following details to: brucemazzoni@zoominternet.net

Name

Address

Email

Phone

Tournament Title

Events for refund

Reason for refund – (include documentation if due to injury or jury duty)

Cranberry Twp Pickleball Association

Waiver: Release, Permission, and Indemnity

Please Note: By signing up online and by paying your fee to participate in this tournament, you are agreeing to this Release,

Permission and Indemnity.

In consideration of being permitted to participate in any way in the GAMMA PITTSBUGH CLASSIC Tournament, I, for myself, my heirs or assigns, hereby release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue

GAMMA organization, and CTPA as well as:

Cranberry Township Pickleball Association, ,

Cranberry Township, 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 4) tripping, falling over signage, cabling and other temporary or

permanent structure being used for this event.  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 by registering and paying for this event.

Indemnification and Hold Harmless. I also agree to indemnify and hold the GAMMA, CTPA &

Cranberry Township, sponsors and, their officers, employees, volunteers and agents 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 the CTPA 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.

I certify and agree to comply with all federal, state and local guidelines, requirements and

safeguards related to pandemic (“Pandemic”) that apply to me, including, but not limited to,

handwashing, remaining home when sick or living with someone sick, social-distancing, and

wearing personal protective equipment, such as face masks if mandated.

I am duly aware of the risks and hazards inherent upon engaging in or participating in activities

at tournaments, and I hereby elect to voluntarily enter this tournament, and to engage in or

participate in activities at the tournament knowing that said activities or participation may be

hazardous and has risks. The Undersigned expressly and voluntarily agrees to assume all risk of

loss, damage or injury, that may be sustained as a result of such participation and activities at this

tournament.

I hereby grant the Cranberry Township Pickleball Association , Cranberry Township, sponsors of

the event, , their officers, employees and agents the absolute and irrevocable right and

unrestricted permission to use my video or photo for marketing purposes, TV, print, website.

In consideration for permitting me to engage in or participate in activities at the Regionals, I

agree for myself, executors, administrators, heirs, successors, and assigns as follows:

This agreement is in effect once you sign up and pay for this event