USAPA
NATIONAL PICKLEBALL
TOURNAMENT
AT
Buckeye, Arizona
November 2-8, 2009
Events will include singles, doubles and mixed doubles in all divisions. Awards will be given to the top three finishers in each event. There will be cash prizes for open division winners. Award winners will receive tier 1 ranking points.
Eligibility
The 2009 USAPA National Tournament is sanctioned event open to all players. USAPA membership is required.
National Tournament Format
All events in all divisions will follow a double-elimination format where losers in the upper bracket will continue to compete in the lower bracket until they lose a second match. Players who win all their lower bracket matches will compete for first place against the winner(s) of the upper bracket. All upper bracket matches will be the best 2 out of 3 games to 11 points, win by 2 points. All lower bracket matches will be 1 game to 15 points, win by 2 points. All participants will be scheduled for at least 2 matches, even if they lose all matches or win by forfeiture.
Update 9/8/09: Although it is not stated in the Registration Booklet or online information, a player may not sign up for more than one age group in any event. A Player may play in one age group of any age group event for which he/she is qualified. He/she may also sign up for Masters or Legends if qualified. In addition, he/she may sign up to play in Open Division events.
Senior Division – November 2-6, 2009
The 19 & over and 35 & over age groups have been added. See the Schedule of Events for details.
Age groups will begin at 50 and go up in 5-year increments (50+, 55+, 60+, etc.). Age group eligibility for doubles and mixed doubles will be determined by the age of the youngest player on the team. If there are not enough participants in any age group, age groups may be combined. In that case, the top three players in each age group will win awards in their own age group.
Masters and Legends are separate Senior Division events of Men’s Doubles and Women’s Doubles consisting of teams playing in the 50-64 year age group (Masters) and those playing in the 65+ year age group (Legends). Eligibility for either Masters or Legends will be determined by the age of the youngest player on the team.
Open Division – November 6-8, 2009
This division of play is open to all players regardless of age. Registrants will be asked to identify their level of play by self evaluation or tournament ratings: 5.0 or better, 4.5, 4.0 or 3.5, with 5.0 or better being the top rating, 4.5 being the next level, and 4.0 being the next lower rating. Please call the Tournament Director if you need help determining your rating (206-818-1462 or 425-908-7866). Open division winnners will receive trophies and cash prizes ($500 Gold, $250 Silver, $125 Bronze).
Junior Division – November 6-8, 2009
Age groups will be “18 and under,” “16 and under” and “14 and under.” If there are not enough players, age groups may be combined. In that case, the top three players in each age group will win awards in their own age group.
Entry Regulations
Age restrictions apply to Junior Division (age 18 and under) and Senior Division (age 35 and older). Your eligible age will be the age you will be on December 31, 2009. All ages may participate in Open Division. Participants will be asked to show their Driver’s License or other proof of age when checking in.
All entries must be postmarked by October 10, 2009. There will be no onsite registrations. The tournament ball will be the yellow Seamless DURA ball made in Singapore. Current USAPA rules will apply.
National Tournament Banquet
There will be a Celebration Banquet on Friday, November 6, 2009 at the Community Center Ballroom, Arizona Traditions, 17221 North Citrus Road, Surprise, AZ 85374. Doors will open at 5:00 pm. There will be a no-host bar. Dinner will be served at 6:30 pm. Electric Blue Entertainment will be featured. The cost is $15 per person. Please indicate your main entree - Brisket of Beef or Chicken Kiev. Seating is limited so be sure to register early to be assured a reservation for this event.
Refunds
Cancellations and requests for refund of registration fees and event fees must be postmarked or email dated by October 10, 2009. Email requests can be sent to national tournament@usapa.org. In the event that you have paid for the Banquet and it is sold out, your money will be refunded.
Fees:
$20 registration fee for Senior & Open Division participants plus $7 for each event.
$5 registration fee for Junior Division participants plus $5 for each event.
Late registrations postmarked after September 10, 2009 are $35 for Senior and Open Divisions plus $7 per event and $20 for Juniors plus $5 per event. Participants who are not current USAPA members must be members in good standing by the application deadline.
USAPA Tournament Committee
Barney Myer, Tournament Director - 206-818-1462 or 425-908-7866
Earl Hill, Tournament Committee - 253-332-1691 or 623-544-1966
Norm Davis, Tournament Committee - 623-975-3178 or 360-607-7322
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