The Smash Out CF pickleball tournament is scheduled to take place at the Moultrie YMCA, located at 601 26th Avenue SE, Moultrie, Georgia, from November 23 to November 24, 2024. This pickleball event not only serves as a competitive pickleball tournament but also as a fundraiser in honor of John Carlton Hamner and Collins Blease, showing a commitment to the ongoing fight against cystic fibrosis.
- Location: Moultrie YMCA, 601 26th Ave. SE, Moultrie, GA 31768
- Dates: November 23-24, 2024
Registration Details
Participants can register for a fee of $55, which includes entry into one event, with additional events available for $10 each.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, recognized as the leading organization in this battle, aims to provide a brighter future for those living with the disease through innovative research and development.
- Registration Fee: $55 for one event, $10 for additional events
- Cause: Fundraising for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Tournament Schedule
The pickleball competition kicks off on Saturday, November 23, with men’s and women’s doubles matches, followed by mixed doubles on Sunday, November 24.
Pickleball players can expect to start as early as 8:00 AM, with specific start times communicated via email approximately one week before the event. The tournament format will feature a round robin structure, leading to medal matches for brackets with more than three teams.
- Schedule:
- November 23: Men’s & Women’s Doubles
- November 24: Mixed Doubles
- Start Time: Matches begin as early as 8:00 AM
- Format: Round Robin followed by medal matches for larger brackets.
As registration progresses, the tournament management may combine brackets as necessary to ensure competitive play. If brackets are merged, awards may be based on the original divisions rather than the combined brackets. Efforts will be made to combine by age to maintain competitive integrity.
Skills and Ratings
Competitors will be grouped based on skill levels: 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, and 4.5+. Age brackets will be determined by the number of participants.
Teams must compete at the skill level of the higher-rated player and in the age group of the younger player, with age determined as of December 31, 2024.
- Skill Levels: 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5+
- Age Calculation: As of December 31, 2024
- Ratings: Georgia Pickleball Association ratings will be utilized; new players will use self-rating via PickleballBrackets.com.
The tournament will utilize Georgia Pickleball Association ratings, and new players without a rating will use the self-rating system via PickleballBrackets.com. Players with official UTPR ratings are required to self-rate based on their UTPR rating. The tournament director may move players to higher skill levels based on discretion.
Partner Registration and Policies
Players can register as individuals, identify a partner, or request to be paired with someone. It is crucial for partners to register within five days; otherwise, the team will be placed on the waitlist. The tournament ensures spots are only guaranteed when both partners have registered and all fees are paid.
- Registration Options: Register individually, with a partner, or request a partner.
- Waitlist Policy: Partners must register within five days to avoid waitlist status.
- Self-Monitoring: Matches are self-monitored, with referees available upon request.
Matches will be self-monitored, and while referees may be requested, their availability is not guaranteed. A refund policy is in place for cancellations; the last day for withdrawal with a refund is November 3, 2024. Additionally, players are subject to a $25 fine if they fail to notify the tournament director of their absence.
Venue Information
The Moultrie YMCA features six outdoor hard pickleball courts, providing an ideal setting for this indoor tournament. Players will compete on portable nets, using Diadem as the official ball. Parking is available at no charge, ensuring a convenient experience for all participants.
- Court Information:
- Number of Courts: 6
- Surface Type: Pickleball hardcourt surface
- Net Type: Portable
- Ball Used: Diadem (official ball)
- Parking: No fee
News in Brief: Smash Out CF Pickleball Tournament
The Smash Out CF pickleball tournament is set for November 23-24, 2024, at the Moultrie YMCA in Georgia. With a registration fee of $55 for one event and $10 for additional events, the tournament aims to raise funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
The pickleball event will feature Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Doubles in a round robin format. Participants are required to register with a partner to secure their spot, and matches will be self-monitored.
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