2023 PICKLE FOR PAWS

CHARITY PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT

Click HERE for event flyer

Men's Doubles / Women's Doubles / Mixed Doubles

2.5, 3.0, 3.5 Divisions

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Saturday May 13, 2023 (One day only)

Harbour Ridge Pickleball Center

13500 NW Gilson Rd, Palm City, FL 34990

All proceeds will benefit the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast, Inc.

To find out more about the Humane Society, click HERE.

May 13th doesn't work for you? That's alright. You can still be a part of this event by clicking HERE and donating!

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

• Click HERE to find out about the different options and help make this inaugural event a huge success!
• If you would like to become a sponsor, click HERE to print out a sponsor form

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• Open to ADULTS 18 years & older
• This is a non-sanctioned event that will not affect your rating
• One day event only - Saturday 5/13/23
• Dura Fast 40 pickleballs will be used for all tournament play
• This charity event has a NO REFUND policy

REGISTRATION:

• Register online through TopDog
• Not sure if you have a TopDog account, click HERE, login, enter your email address and password or click "Forgot or change password"
• If you do not have a TopDog account, need help with your account or registering, please contact Jessica Agee- Bradshaw via email at - jessicaabradshaw10s@gmail.com -

FORMAT:

• Entries limited to eight (8) teams in each category/division
• Each category/division will be split into two (2) groups
• A round robin will be played within each group
• each match will be one (1) game / first to 11 points (at 10-10, next point wins)
• TOTAL # of games won determines place in division/group standings
• 4th round will be the semi-final match
• Group #1 1st place vs Group #2 2nd place
• Group #1 2nd place vs Group #2 1st place
• The remaining four (4) teams will play an additional game too - tbd
• 5th round will be the finals
• Winners of the semi-finals play for overall 1st & 2nd place medal
• Remaining two (2) teams of the semi-finals will play for overall 3rd place medal
• The remaining four (4) teams will play an additional game too - tbd
• 1st, 2nd & 3rd place finishers in each skill level division for men, women & mixed will be awarded

Tournament commitee reserves the right to modify format based on weather conditions and other circumstances.

ENTRY FEE:

• $50 per player / per event
• Online payment/registration only
• Entry includes a player gift (towel) and light snacks throughout the event
• IMPORTANT - This charity event has a NO REFUND policy

WHICH DIVISION SHOULD I/WE REGISTER FOR?

• The team must play in the division of the higher rated/skilled player
• Players may choose to play up if desired
• Players may not play down a level
• Players may only register for one division within their gender

The tournament committee has final decision determining division placement for all players.

IMPORTANT DATES:

• Registration deadline - 7:00 pm Friday May 5th
  
• Draws published in TopDog - Saturday evening May 6th
• Play begins Saturday morning May 13th as early as 8:30am

NOTES TO PLAYERS:

• All participants must be available for the duration of the tournament
• Only players in the match are permitted under the courtside canopies during tournament play
• Shower facilities are NOT available
• A fully stocked pro shop with apparel & other pickleball items is located at the Harbour Ridge Lakeside facility
• Lakeside Cafe will be open from ?? to ?? with refreshments available for purchase
• NO PARKING permitted on grass areas - must park in the pickleball lot or in the LakeSide Tennis/Spa lot
• 50/50 raffle & a silent auction will be held on site so bring your cash
• This charity event has a NO REFUND policy

TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS:

• Michael Izzolo (772) 529-5384
  
• Registration & TopDog site help -
• Jessica Agee-Bradshaw (770) 330-0696