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STYC Pickleball Open 2024

STYC Pickleball Open 2024

94 players registered
Nov 22, 2024 - Nov 23, 2024
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Tournament Description

Relax on the beautiful island of St. Thomas, USVI. Book an extended weekend and hang on the beach, do some snorkeling, rent a boat and play lots of Pickleball. We invite you to be a part of Pickleball history in the US Virgin Islands AGAIN! Last year, the STYC Pickleball Open was the first Pickleball tournament sanctioned by the USA Pickleball Association in the US Virgin Islands!. We were told that we had the best run, "First time" tournament they have seen!
Hold onto your hats...because this year will be Epic! FUN, food, raffles, Pickcleball, entertainment, clinics, special guests and did I mention FUN! Swag Bag for each player.
First 25 PAID registrations will receive a FREE 2024 tournament t-shirt.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Wed, Nov 20 – Referee Training (See "Additional Info" to sign up)
Thurs, Nov 21 - Referee Training (See "Additional Info" to sign up)
Thurs, Nov 21 – Evening Welcome Party with DJ and raffles - 6:30 pm
Fri, Nov 22 – Tournament Day 1, 8am – Till end of last game
Fri, Nov 22 – Happy Hour after Tournament, and raffles/games/entertainment
Sat, Nov 23 – Tournament Day 2, 8am – Till end of last game
Sat, Nov 23 – Happy Hour after Tournament, entertainment and Medal/Awards presentations
Sun, Nov 24 – Tournament Day 3 Rain day
**This will be a USA Pickleball Association No-Referee Sanctioned Tournament**
A USA Pickleball Certified Referees will be present at the venue to answer player questions and address on-court issues. They are not required for matches. Last year, we had 6 referees on the courts, it was amazing!
ALL players MUST be a USA Pickleball member to participate.
Join today: https://usapickleball.org/memberships/
The tournament will be a round robin format. We will feature 3 skill levels across Men Doubles, Women's Doubles, Mixed Doubles.
PLEASE NOTE:
Tournament director reserves the option to combine brackets as needed if brackets do not fill. If brackets are combined to create playable brackets, awards will be based on the original division and not the combined bracket.
The tournament director reserves the right to cancel or modify the events and/or schedule as needed pending influences beyond our control (eg. Insufficient numbers in Events, Weather, etc).
(Food and beverage will be available for purchase on site.)

Additional Information

FREE Referee Training...
Learn the ins and outs of pickleball or just understand the game better? Last year everyone learned so much! We are looking for a group of energetic players or non-players, who have a desire to learn - This 2 day in person referee training will be before the tournament (Limited Space Available) Wed. 11/20/24 and Thurs. 11/21/24 (You can still play in Tournament)
Contact: miked@tournamentpb.com
Become a Sponsor...
As a tournament sponsor, you will be well positioned to help increase your company's visibility with extensive promotional campaigns, outreach through regional and local media as well as visitors from abroad. Contact: miked@tournamentpb.com for a Sponsor Packet

Refund Policy

REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY
This is an outdoor event and will have only (1) make-up date on Sun 11/24/24. In the event of inclement weather that requires the cancellation of any events, a refund is NOT available. Thank you for your understanding! (See "Weather Info" for Weather Insurance)
REFUND POLICY WITHDRAWAL:
-100% Refundable 60 days prior to event. Cutoff is Monday 9/23/24 (So PLEASE sign up early)
-Between 9/24/24 - 11/1/24, you will be issued a refund minus $25 withdrawal fee.
-There will be NO refunds given with withdrawals after the Cancellation Deadline - Friday 11/1/24.
-Refunds by email notification ONLY
-Refund processing can take up to 30 days.
**Processing fees will NOT be refunded**
You must e-mail miked@tournamentpb.com in order to request a refund.
DO NOT contact your credit card company.

Venue Details

St. Thomas Yacht Club
6224 Estate Nazareth
Nazareth, Saint Thomas, 802
Virgin Islands (US)
Parking Information
Parking Fee: No Fee

Travel information

Lodging
VRBO and Air BnB
6224 Yacht Club Rd
Nazzareth, Saint Thomas , 802
Cow Pet West Condos
8593+CRP
Nazareth, Saint Thomas , 802

Weather

This is an outdoor event and will have only (1) make-up date on Sun 11/24/24. In the event of inclement weather that requires the cancellation of any events, a refund is NOT available. Thank you for your understanding! (See "Weather Info" for Weather Insurance)
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STYC Pickleball Open 2024