Welcome to the "I Love Pickleball" Rotary Club of St Albert Charity Pickleball Indoor Tournament!

This is a charity event with proceeds benefiting Rotary community projects.

Prizes! Raffle! 50/50

Tournament Date: February 15, 2025

Registration Opens: November 19, 2024 @ 8am

Registration Closes: February 12,

2025 @ 8pm

This is NOT a Pickleball Canada SANCTIONED tournament but will use the current IFP rules.

This is NOT a DUPR event. This event WILL NOT automatically report match results to DUPR

It is with great enthusiasm that the Rotary Club of St. Albert invites you to join us for our 2nd

Annual Charity Pickleball Tournament in support of the many impactful community initiatives we

support.

Following the incredible success of our inaugural event last year, we are excited to continue our

tradition of using this popular, fun, and inclusive sport to raise funds for Rotary’s mission of

making the world a better place. As the sport of Pickleball continues to grow both locally and

internationally, we see this event as a perfect opportunity to bring our community together, all

while supporting local initiatives and providing vital funding to numerous causes.

Pickleball has no economic, financial, or social barriers, making it a unique and inclusive sport

for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a newcomer, this event is open to

all levels of skill, and we invite you to come participate, spectate, or contribute in any way you

can. Our tournament will include different brackets and will take place in a fun, friendly, and

competitive environment.

As a non-profit service organization, the Rotary Club of St. Albert focuses on making a

difference both locally and globally. Proceeds from this event will support projects aligned with

Rotary's Seven Areas of Focus, including Basic Education and Literacy, Maternal and Child

Health, Disease Prevention and Treatment, and Water and Sanitation. These initiatives impact

lives on both a community and international scale, and we are proud to continue the Rotary

tradition of “Service Above Self”.

In addition to supporting local organizations such as the St. Albert Food Bank and Community

Village, Neutral Ground, St. Albert Sturgeon Hospice Association, Stop Abuse in Families,

Outreach High School, and Jessie’s House, funds raised will also go to grants and scholarships

for local students and assist other important community programs.

This event promises not only to be a day of fun and competition but a chance to make a

meaningful impact in our community and beyond. We are excited to have you join us in this

amazing opportunity to support the important work that Rotary does for communities worldwide.

We’d like to thank our sponsors, volunteers, and the amazing people who continue to support

our club’s mission. Without you, none of this would be possible. We look forward to seeing you

at the tournament!

BRACKET FORMATS:

Events will be double elimination with each match being best 2 out of 3 games to 11 on the “A” side of the draw. On the “B” side of the draw each match will consist of one game to 15. Both “A” and “B” side draws are “win by 2” and players are guaranteed three games. Small events (fewer than 5) will use Round Robin format as specified in IFP rules. 1-3 Teams - Combined with another bracket(s) of same skill level if possible

A registration is considered complete when the team is complete, for doubles events both players must register with 5 days of the first player's registration, or the team will move to the waitlist.

Entry fee is $70 which includes one event.

Second event will be $25.

For youth 17 years old and under, the entry fee is $35. Use discount code: 4kU2RpqG for youth rate.

The tournament director reserves the right to modify the events, schedule as needed pending outside influences beyond our control.

Your player profile - should have "Receive in game text messages" checked to "YES" and Cell Carrier should be selected. This is how you will receive your game notifications and court assignments.

Player requested withdrawals will be accepted until February 1, 2025 at 8pm, with a full refund less the event administration fee.