Centre Pickle Open Kicks Off in Montreal: The Centre Pickle Open – JOOLA EPA TOUR is a highly anticipated event celebrating the opening of the Centre Pickle in Montreal, Quebec. This tournament will be held on December 14 and 15, 2024, marking the first official tournament at Canada’s largest indoor pickleball facility. With divisions for all skill levels and a special category for new players, this is an event not to be missed.
Tournament Details
- Dates: December 14-15, 2024
- Registration Fee: CAD 75.00 (increases to CAD 80.00 after December 6th)
- Location: Centre Pickle, 5600 Rue Hochelaga, Local 950, Montreal, Quebec, H1N3T1
- Events: Men’s, Women’s, Mixed Doubles in divisions 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, and 4.5+, plus a new division for New Players
- Games Guaranteed: 5
- Format: Round Robin, followed by Single Elimination Bracket
- Paddle Rules: Only USAP and UPA-approved paddles allowed
Registration Information
- Registration Opens: November 11, 2024, 8:00 AM EST
- Registration Closes: December 9, 2024, 11:55 PM EST
- Late Fee: After December 6, registration cost increases to CAD 80.00
- Refund Policy: 50% refund (service fees) before November 30th. No refunds after November 30th.
Tournament Format
- Pool Play: Matches are played as 1 game to 11, with a 2-point win margin.
- Bracket Play: Matches are played as 1 game to 11, with a 2-point win margin.
- Medal Matches: 2 out of 3 games to 11, win by 2 points.
Events will be combined if there are fewer than 4 teams in Doubles.
Important Notes
- Players agree to be photographed or filmed during the event, and these photos/videos may be used in future marketing materials for EPA TOUR and Elite Pickleball.
- If a partner does not register within 10 days of their partner’s registration, they will be moved to the waitlist and will not be guaranteed a spot in the event until a position becomes available.
News in Brief: Centre Pickle Open Kicks Off in Montreal
The Centre Pickle Open takes place December 14-15, 2024, in Montreal, marking the first pickleball event at Centre Pickle, the largest indoor pickleball facility in Canada. Divisions include 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, and 4.5+, with a new category for New Players.
Registration opens November 11, 2024, with a fee of CAD 75 (rising to CAD 80 after December 6th). The pickleball tournament features a round robin format followed by Single Elimination, with 5 guaranteed games.
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