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Prairie Polar Pickleball Playdown 2023

Prairie Polar Pickleball Playdown 2023

138 players registered
Feb 18, 2023 - Feb 19, 2023
Tier 3 - Other Tournament governing level
Tier 3 - Other Tournament

Tournament Description

***IMPORTANT SCHEDULE CHANGE***
ALL SINGLES EVENTS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED. WOMEN'S DOUBLES EVENTS HAVE BEEN MOVED TO SUNDAY FEBRUARY 19. THERE WILL BE NO TOURNAMENT PLAY ON FRIDAY FEBRURAY 17, 2023.
Welcome to the second annual Prairie Polar Pickleball Playdown held at the Queen City Pickleball Hub in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. This tourney will be run by the IFP rules with medal matches refereed where possible. This tourney is sanctioned by Pickleball Canada.
Gold , Silver and Bronze medals will be awarded in the 3.0, 3.5 and 4.0 categories.
***Cash prizes will be awarded in the Open categories***

Additional Information

• Enter as a team or look under 'Players Needing A Partner' to find a partner
• If the partner hasn't completed their registration within five days of the first partner registering, the team will be automatically moved to the waitlist. When the identified partner registers after the five day grace period, the team will automatically move from the wait list back to the active list if there is a slot available.
• In the case of wait lists, in doubles events - teams will take priority over individuals. Our goal is to accommodate as many people as the schedule will allow - but at the same time have a well-rounded tournament with representation from all skill levels.
• If this is the first time you will participate in a tournament which uses the Pickleball Brackets system, give careful thought to the skill levels you recorded in your Player Profile. These skill levels plus .250 will be the starting point for your tournament rating calculation. To assist with validating the starting point for your tournament ratings, please complete the online Canadian Tournament Player Rating form by copying and pasting this link in a browser window: https://pickleballcanada.org/play/competitive-pickleball/ratings-2021/
• Experienced tournament players are required to enter at the highest of their current Pickleball Brackets tournament rating or UTPR as of the date of registration.
• Participants may play up a skill level or down in age at the discretion of the tournament director.
• Age brackets will be combined if the number of entries does not support separating brackets by age.
• Medals will be awarded to the top three teams in each (combined) bracket in 3.0, 3.5, 4.0. Cash prizes will be awarded in the Open brackets.
• The tournament committee reserves the right to place players in their appropriate skill level category and to combine brackets based on registrations.
• Level 1 Referees will be compensated $5 per match; Level 2 Referees $7 per match; Certified Referees $10 per match. Volunteer referees with the appropriate training are also encouraged to referee, space permitting.
MINORS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A RESPONSIBLE ADULT.

Refund Policy

Player requested withdrawals will be accepted until February 10, 2023 with a full refund less a $10 administration fee.
After February 10, 2023 no refunds will be provided.

Prize Money

All Open level draws will have a cash payout for the Gold, Silver and Bronze winners. The payout will be based on a full entry of 8 teams or more for doubles and 8 players or more for singles. Categories may be combined based on entries. Prize money will be as follows:
Gold - $400 per team
Silver - $200 per team
Bronze - $120 per team
Should the entry be less than 8 teams for doubles or 8 players for singles then the payout will be a percentage of entry fees collected as follows:
Gold - 50%
Silver - 25%
Bronze - 15%

Venue Details

REAL
1700 Elphinstone St
Regina, Saskatchewan,
Canada
Parking Information
Parking Fee: No Fee
No parking fee

Travel information

Lodging
Residence Inn by Marriott Regina
1506 Pasqua Street
Regina, Saskatchewan
(0.5 miles from venue)
Prairie Polar Pickleball Playdown 2023