Rally in The Rockies Pickleball Tournaments: Hosted by the Cranbrook Pickleball Club, the 2024 “Rally in the Rockies” is a non-sanctioned pickleball tournament taking place on September 7-8, 2024. Held at a picturesque location, the tournament features men’s and women’s doubles on September 7, and mixed doubles on September 8.
Tournament Format
- Round Robin: Games to 15, win by 1. With 6 teams, each team plays 5 games. Fewer teams lead to adjusted games: 4 teams play 4 games, and 3 teams play 2 rounds of 3 games each.
- Medal Rounds:
- Single Pool: Top 2 teams compete for Gold/Silver; 3rd and 4th play for Bronze.
- Double Pools: Winners of each pool play for Gold/Silver; losers play for Bronze.
Medal Matches
- Bronze: 1 game to 15, win by 2.
- Gold: Best 2 out of 3 games to 11, win by 2.
Events & Categories
- Women’s & Men’s Doubles: Skill levels 3.0, 3.5, 4.0+ (Age 17+)
- Mixed Doubles: Skill levels 3.0, 3.5, 4.0+ (Age 17+)
Registration Details
Both partners must register, sign the waiver, and pay in full. Ensure your Pickleball Canada membership and skill level are up-to-date.
- Early Registration: Starts June 3, 2024, for Cranbrook Pickleball Club members.
- Open Registration: Closes August 26, 2024, at 9:00 p.m.
- Fees: $55 for one event; and $10 for a second event.
Additional Information:
- Ball Used: Franklin X40 optic yellow
- Paddles: USAPA-approved only
- Clothing: Avoid wearing the same color as the ball.
- Officiating: All medal matches will be refereed. Volunteers for refereeing are welcome.
News in Brief: Rally in The Rockies Pickleball Tournaments
The 2024 “Rally in the Rockies,” hosted by the Cranbrook Pickleball Club, takes place September 7-8, 2024. This non-sanctioned tournament features men’s and women’s doubles on September 7, and mixed doubles on September 8. The event will use a round-robin format with games to 15 points, win by 1.
Medal matches include a Bronze match to 15 points and Gold matches as best 2 out of 3 games to 11 points. Registration opens June 3, 2024, for club members and closes August 26, 2024. Fees are $55 for one event and $10 for a second. All players must be Pickleball Canada members and register online. The tournament ball will be Franklin X40 optic yellow.
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