Grip n Rip Pickleball Tournament: The Seventh Annual Grip ‘n Rip Tournament, sanctioned by Pickleball Canada, will be hosted by the Surrey Pickleball Club from August 30 to September 1, 2024. Held at South Surrey Athletic Park in Surrey, British Columbia, this highly anticipated event features men’s and women’s singles and doubles, as well as mixed doubles across various skill levels. With categories open to all ages and those 60+, this tournament offers competitive play for everyone. The event will include a round-robin format for singles and double-elimination for doubles, with matches held on 24 outdoor courts.
Date and Venue
- Dates: August 30, 2024 – September 1, 2024
- Location: South Surrey Athletic Park, 14601 – 20th Avenue, Surrey, British Columbia, V4A 9P5, Canada
Schedule
- August 30: Men’s Singles & Women’s Doubles
- August 31: Mixed Doubles
- September 1: Women’s Singles & Men’s Doubles
Skill Levels and Age Categories
- Skill Levels: 3.0 & under, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0
- Age Categories: Open to All / 60 and Above
Format and Rules
- Doubles Events: Double Elimination, best 2 out of 3 games to 11, win by 2.
- Consolation bracket: 1 game to 15, win by 2.
- Bronze Medal matches: 1 game to 15, win by 2.
- Gold Medal matches: best 2 out of 3 games to 11, win by 2.
- Singles Events: Round Robin, 1 game to 15, win by 2.
- Medal Round: Top players advance to the playoffs, with final matches played for Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals.
Additional Information
- Ball Used: Franklin X-40
- Courts: 24 courts, including 12 permanent and 12 temporary nets
- Surface Type: Asphalt
- Net Type: Permanent & Portable
News in Brief: Grip n Rip Pickleball Tournament
The Seventh Annual Grip ‘n Rip Tournament, sanctioned by Pickleball Canada, is set for August 30 to September 1, 2024, at South Surrey Athletic Park in Surrey, British Columbia. Hosted by the Surrey Pickleball Club, this event includes singles and doubles categories for men, women, and mixed teams, with skill levels ranging from 3.0 to 5.0.
Age categories are open to all and 60+. The tournament will feature round-robin and double-elimination formats, with medals awarded in various categories. Registration is open to Pickleball Canada members and must be completed through Pickleball Brackets.
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