Doubles Competition

A casual, fun tournament for players age 50+, as of 12/31/2023. This is a non-sanctioned tournament subject to USAPA rules with modifications. PLAYERS MUST HAVE AN ACCOUNT ON PICKLEBALLBRACKETS.COM TO PARTICIPATE. If you do not currently have an account on pickleballbrackets.com, you can create one free of charge on that website.

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Schedule:

October 25-27, 2023 (Wednesday - Friday)

Check in 7am - all participants

Men's doubles - Wednesday, 8am start

Mixed doubles - Thursday, 8am start

Women's doubles - Friday, 8am start

(NOTE: slight schedule modifications may occur based on registration levels)

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Venue:

Mesquite Recreation Center Old Mill Pickleball courts

49 W Old Mill Rd

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Brackets:

Brackets will be based on skill level 3.0 - 5.0 (primary, with the pair playing at level of the higher rated player) and age in 5-year age brackets (secondary, with the pair playing in the younger aged player's age group). The tournament director will retain the option of combining age groups if necessary based on registrations, but skill brackets will not be combined.

All brackets will be round robin format with matches consisting of single games to 15 win by 2, or best 2-of-3 to 11 win by 2, at the discretion of the tournament director. Large brackets may be broken into pools at the discretion of the tournament director, with single-elimination playoff of pool winners to determine final medals.

Medals:

Gold, Silver, Bronze Awarded to All Age Groups Within Each Bracket

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Sport Fee:

$30 Registration, $30 Event Fee, $5 Fusesport Fee (If player participated in MSG 2023 Spring events, $30 registration fee is waived)

Registration Deadline:

October 11, 2023, at midnight

DO NOT TRY TO REGISTER THROUGH THIS WEBSITE!!! Please go to:

http://mesquiteseniorgames.org to register and pay (you will be re-directed to Fusesport).

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Registration Fee and Event Fee will be refunded for any withdrawals up until 48 hours prior to the tournament start (0800, 23 October 2023, at which point all brackets will be "built"). The Fusesport Fee will not be refunded, as this is a "pass-through" fee that MSG has no control over.

Withdrawals after 0800, 23 October 2023 will be considered "withdrawal" of all games for that team.

In the event of inclement weather, the tournament director will either cancel or postpone any effected portions of the tournament. If cancellation occurs, refunds will be issued to all effected players. If postponement occurs and players cannot extend their stay, they will be allowed to withdraw and be given a refund for the portion of the tournament that they cannot complete.

The tournament venue has limited shade to the side of each court. Mesquite, Nevada is in the Mojave Desert, and the weather tends to be very dry. Bring protective clothing, umbrellas for shade, sun screen lotion, etc. to protect yourself from direct sunlight. Hydrate. Hydrate. Hydrate. In the desert, you don't know that your body needs water, until it's too late.