Fredericton’s December Pickleball Event: The 2nd Annual FPC Reindeer Games, scheduled for December 7, 2024, promises a day of festive pickleball competition and holiday spirit at the Nashwaaksis Field House in Fredericton, New Brunswick. This private club event aims to provide an inclusive and fun experience for players of all skill levels.
In the spirit of the holiday season, participants are encouraged to dress in their best holiday dress. The tournament will include festive prizes for the top three teams with the best holiday outfits.
- Date: December 7, 2024
- Location: Nashwaaksis Field House, 324 Fulton Avenue, Fredericton, NB, E3A5J4.
- Fee: $25 for one event, $40 for two events.
- Registration: Opens November 9, 2024, and closes November 23, 2024, at 12:00 PM (Noon)
Pickleball Tournament Format and Brackets
This pickleball event in Fredericton will feature Men’s and Women’s Doubles, as well as Mixed Doubles. Brackets will be divided by skill and age levels to ensure fair competition. Participants will start with round robin matches, and the top four teams from each bracket will advance to the playoffs.
- Skill Levels:
- 3.00 and under (2.00 to 3.49)
- 3.50 to 3.99
- 4.00+
- Age Levels:
- 55 and under
- 56 and above
- Competition Schedule:
- Morning: Men’s and Women’s Doubles
- Afternoon: Mixed Doubles
- Game Format:
- Round Robin: Games to 11, win by 1 (three games guaranteed)
- Playoffs: Single elimination, games to 15, win by 1
- Gold medal match: Best of three games, to 11, win by 1
- Bronze medal match: To 15, win by 1
- Referees: Assigned to Gold medal matches and as available for other playoff games.
Venue and Facilities
The Nashwaaksis Field House boasts 13 courts for this event, with parking available at no additional charge. Players can expect a well-organized and festive atmosphere throughout the day.
All participants should note that this is a private club tournament, and the results will update the DUPR and FPC club ratings, but not the CTPR, as this is not a sanctioned tournament.
- Courts Available: 13 courts
- Parking: No fee for parking
- Additional Information: Brackets may adjust based on the number of registrants.
Tournament Rules and Guidelines
The Fredericton’s December pickleball event will follow the 2024 International Edition of the Pickleball USA Rulebook. Players will be allowed one minute for warm-up before each game, and each team will have one time-out per game. Medical time-outs are allowed with approval from the tournament director, but the total duration of any medical time-out will not exceed 15 minutes.
- Time-out: One per team per game (1 minute)
- Warm-up: 1 minute before each game.
- Medical Time-out: 15 minutes maximum, with approval.
- Score Keeping: A clipboard with a score sheet will be provided, and players will follow a coin toss to determine side, serve, or defer.
Refund Policy
Refunds are available until November 30, 2024. For withdrawals after this date, players will be refunded all but a $15 administration fee. In case of a snowstorm, a rescheduled date in January will be provided.
- Refund Deadline: November 30, 2024
- Admin Fee: $15 for withdrawals after November 30
- Snowstorm Date: January (if necessary)
News in Brief: Fredericton’s December pickleball event
The 2nd Annual FPC Reindeer Games will take place on December 7, 2024, at Nashwaaksis Field House in Fredericton, New Brunswick. This festive pickleball tournament welcomes all skill levels, with events in Men’s and Women’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles. Players are encouraged to dress in holiday-themed outfits for a chance to win festive prizes.
Registration costs $25 for one event or $40 for two events. The tournament will feature round robin matches and playoffs, with all proceeds benefiting local food banks. Players must register by November 23, 2024, at noon.
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