Concord Hosts Paragon Pickleball Open : The Paragon Open, scheduled from October 18 to 20, 2024, at Willow Pass Community Park in Concord, California, is a highly anticipated USA Pickleball MMP Sanctioned Event (approval pending). This tournament will follow the USA Pickleball Rating system for seeding, with all participants required to have a valid USA Pickleball Membership through October 20, 2024. Players must register for only one event per day, and all matches will be uploaded to DUPR except for Open and Senior Open events.
Registration Details
- Normal Registration ($69): August 17 – October 4, 2024
- Last Call Registration ($75): October 5 – October 10, 2024
Events are available for singles and doubles across skill levels from 2.5 to 4.5, as well as Open/Senior Open levels. While Open/Senior Open events are intended for players with a 4.0+ UTPR Rating, lower-rated players may also enter. Full events will accommodate players based on skill level and may be adjusted or waitlisted as necessary.
Tournament Structure
The tournament will employ the following event structures based on the number of participants:
- 1-2 Doubles Teams/Singles Players: Combined with the closest appropriate skill/age event (Medals awarded for the original registered event if combined).
- 3 Doubles Teams/Singles Players: Double round robin with no playoffs or combined with the closest appropriate skill/age event.
- 4-5 Doubles Teams/Singles Players: Round robin with the top 2 teams advancing to the Gold Medal Match and 3rd & 4th place teams advancing to the Bronze Medal Match.
- 6-7 Doubles Teams/Singles Players: True round robin with or without playoffs or double elimination.
- 8 or More Doubles Teams/Singles Players: Split pool groups round robin with playoff brackets for Gold and Bronze or double elimination.
Match Formats
Match formats include:
- 1 game to 11 points, win by 2
- 1 game to 15 points, win by 2
- 1 game to 21 points, win by 2
- 2 out of 3 games to 11 points, win by 2
The Tournament Director reserves the right to modify event or match formats as necessary due to unforeseen circumstances.
Event Schedule
- Friday, October 18, 2024: Men’s & Women’s Singles
- Saturday, October 19, 2024: Men’s & Women’s Doubles
- Sunday, October 20, 2024: Mixed Doubles
Prizes and Recognition
Gold, silver, and bronze medalists in Open and Senior Open events will receive prize money. Gift prizes will be awarded to all gold medalists in other events.
Refund Policy
- Before Registration Closing: Full refund minus a $5 processing fee for one event, or minus a $10 processing fee for two or more events.
- After Registration Closes: No refunds. Weather-related refunds are as follows:
- 0-1 match played: Full refund less $10 processing
- 2 matches played: Event fee only refunded
- 3 or more matches played: No refund
Refunds will be processed within two weeks after the tournament’s completion.
Venue Information
- Location: Willow Pass Community Park, 2748 E Olivera Rd, Concord, California, 94519
- Surface Type: Pickleball Hardcourt Surface
- Play Area Type: Outdoor Non-Covered
- Net Type: Permanent & Portable
- Ball Used: Dura Fast 40 Neon
- Number of Courts: 16
News in Brief : Concord Hosts Paragon Pickleball Open
The Paragon Open, a USA Pickleball MMP Sanctioned Event (approval pending), will take place from October 18-20, 2024, at Willow Pass Community Park in Concord, CA. Participants need a valid USA Pickleball Membership and can register for one event per day. Early Bird registration is $49, with later fees rising to $75.
The tournament features singles and doubles events across various skill levels, with prize money for Open and Senior Open divisions. Refunds are available up to registration closing, with specific policies for weather-related cancellations.
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