** ACCEPTING LAST MINUTE teams in split-age events as well as MXD **

** As long as the number of teams in an event is less than the maximum mentioned, then we can accomodate **

A PREMIER TOURNAMENT at A PREMIER FACILITY!

Greenhills Country Club is very excited to host our inaugural GOAT Fall Open. With eight dedicated pickleball courts and four temporary courts; the tournament promises to be great competition for all levels along with a place for all players to enjoy. Get ready for an unforgettable weekend filled with camaraderie and amazing pickleball action!

EARLY BIRD discounted registration fee $50 ends August 14th. Registration fee increases to $65 beginning August 15th.

For the first time, we are offering prize money for all events, all skills and all ages. No medals will be awarded.

This will be a skill/age event broken into 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 & Pro skill levels and different age levels. We will run Singles, Skinny Singles, Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles as well as Mixed Doubles events. There will also be split-age events for 4.0-, 4.0+ and PRO. In a split-age event, one partner must be 50+ and the other below 50. Events will be combined; when necessary, skill will be combined before age. In case of merging/splitting/cancelling events, players will be contacted. The format for amateur & split-age events will be pool round robins followed by a medal round. PRO events (excluding split-age) will be run using double elimination format. No event will run with less than 6 teams. You will be guaranteed at least 4 games in each event.

We will be playing with the Franklin X40 ball. Play will be on indoor professional hardcourt surface; 8 dedicated, individually fenced pickleball courts with permenant nets in addition to 4 taped courts with temporary portable nets. The taped courts will have seperations to minimize game interruption.

Schedule:

-Thursday Sep 19th: Skill based Singles & Skinny Singles events in the evening.

-Friday Sep 20th: Start with split-age WD events in the morning, then split-age MXD events in the afternoon and finish with split-age MD events in the early evening.

-Saturday Sep 21st: All gender events for 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 and Pro levels.

-Sunday Sep 22nd: All MXD events for 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 and Pro levels.

Approximate planned start times are shown for each event. We will do our best to keep the times as planned. However, final and exact start times are dependant on final registration numbers in all events of the day.

Your spot is not guaranteed in the event until both partners are registered and paid in full within 7 days of initial registration.

The tournament director reserves the right to move players between levels to ensure the most competitive experience for all athletes.

Tournament Director: Peter Basl (thepickleballpharaoh@gmail.com)

Competition Format

We will do our best to provide maximum possible number of games for each team by combining/splitting events to guarantee maximum value from your participation. The format for non-pro events will depend on the number of teams participating in the event. Here are some examples:

-6 Teams: 1 single pool of 6 teams play round robin; 5 games to 11 win by 2, top 4 qualify to semifinals of knockout round.

-8 Teams (preferred): 2 pools of 4 teams play a seeding round robin, 3 games to 15 win by 2, all 4 teams qualify to quarter finals of knockout round.

-12 Teams: 3 pools of 4 teams play a seeding round robin, 3 games to 15 win by 2, all 4 teams qualify to knockout round.

* Pools with 5 or more teams will have games to 11 win by 2

All knockout round games are to 15 win by 2. Gold medal match is best 2 out of 3 games to 11 win by 2.

For double elimination events. winner bracket matches is best 2 out of 3 games to 11 win by 2. First match in loser bracket will be same format. Subsequent loser bracket matches is one game to 15, win by 2.

Final matches will be refereed, we will also try to have as many games as possible with a referee.

Official pickleball rules will be followed for this tournament.

For Skinny singles rules, please check: https://usapickleball.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Approved-Instructions-plus-Examples-and-Tips-20220808.pdf

ONLY USAP Approved paddles are allowed.

Order tournament swag from here:

https://b4marketinginc.wixsite.com/gh-pickleball

Refunds available up till Sep 10th, subject to $25 WITHDRAWAL admin fee. No refunds after Sep 10th for any reason including injury and unforeseen circumstances. Refunds will be issued after the tournament.

IMPORTANT

Please note that the tournament software (Pickleball Brackets) charges a $5.00 USD fee each event you register for. Please note The GOAT tournament does not have any control over these fees and they are non-refundable.

No medals are handed out in this tournament. For the first time, we are offering prize money for all events regardless of skill or age. Part of each event registration fee contributes into the prize pot for this particular event. The example prizes mentioned below are per team for an event with 8 teams. The amount will increase or decrease with a different number of registered teams.

For 2.5, 3.0 & 3.5 events: (event fee is $25)

Gold: $80

Silver: $50

Bronze: $30

For 4.0 & 4.5 events: (event fee is $50)

Gold: $280

Silver: $180

Bronze: $100

For Pro events: (event fee is $70)

Gold: $440

Silver: $260

Bronze: $180

There will be a special prize for Triple Crown winner (3 gold medals in any 3 events); TBD.

We are also working on other prizes, pending sponsors.

GEOTAB is sponsoring our MD and MXD PRO events.

This is an indoor facility. The tournament will take place except in the case of severly adverse weather that limits travel. In this case, refunds for unplayed events will be available! Subject to $25 admin fee.

NOTE: If you only signed up for ONE event, and it gets cancelled, you will qualify for a refund for registration fee as well.

By registering for this tournament, this implies you viewing and accepting the Greenhills Country Club waiver.