Abbotsford Pickleball Tournament Information

Abbotsford 2nd Annual Pickleball Tournament
Abbotsford Recreation Centre, 2499 McMillan Road, Abbotsford, B.C.
July 9, 2011. 8:30 am - 5 pm.

Players should make sure they are on time to check in (some may need to sign waivers) and be ready to play by 8:30 am. The first division to play will be Mixed Doubles 55+ with 16 teams on 8 courts at 8:30 am. The other five divisions will follow in no particular order: Mens Doubles 55+, Ladies Doubles 55+, Mixed Doubles Under 55, Mens Doubles Under 55, Ladies Doubles Under 55. There will be over 100 matches.

There will be a brief rules meeting ten minutes beforehand. We look forward to seeing you all on July 9 !!!

Tournament Information:
- Double Elimination format.
- All games to 15 win by two.
- Green Jugs indoor ball will be used.
- Red wrist bands provided to first servers on both teams.
- Name tags provided.
- Two to three minutes warm-up only.
- Two one-minute time outs per team per match if required.
- Coins will be available at court side to decide first serve or sides.
- Teams can switch sides at 8, if so desired.
- Winners responsible to provide the score card to either a court runner or Scorekeeper.
- Finals in Gold matches will be refereed.
- Medals will be presented to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers for Mens. Ladies and Mixed Doubles.
- Photographs will be taken at the medal presentations.
- Prize draws in the afternoon. You must be present or have someone present for you to win a draw prize.
- Lunch provided betwenn 11:30 - 1:30pm.
- Coffee and baked goods and fruit available throughout the day.