Patriot Day Pickleball Tournament

The Stecoah Valley Center Patriot Day Double Elimination Pickleball Tournament is to raise funds for court grounds keeping and maintenance. Join in the competitive fun as a player, spectator, and/or sponsor.

Games begin at 8am with the final game concluding around noon. Schedule is based on 25 minutes per game with 5 minutes transition/warm up time. Games may begin earlier if both teams agree. There is no grace period for a late start other than an earlier game being in progress. Absence at game time will be considered a forfeit.

This is an outdoor tournament. There are no refunds for weather-related cancellations. We will make every effort to complete all events. The Tournament Director reserves the right to change format, shorten games, or make any other changes she feels will help complete the event. Reschedule dates are Friday, September 12 and Friday, September 26.

Initial match-ups will be decided by a drawing. Team 1 v. Team 2… Team 7 v. Team 8. Higher seed team will choose court side. Beginning serve will from the north end of the court.

Games are to 11. Team must win by 2. Matches are self-monitored, and rule sheets will be available. Tournament is double-elimination. Bracket/schedule is available.

For the championship, if the undefeated team loses, that team is allowed a rematch. If the team with one loss loses the initial championship game, that would be their second loss, thus concluding the tournament. In the event of a rematch, teams will switch sides.

Eligibility: ages 14 and up; any gender; Liability waiver required (minors must have guardian signature) When you register, you may identify your partner or request “Need partner.” Once 16 people have registered, those identifying as “need a partner” will be sent a list of participants who need a partner. On September 10, any participants who have not informed SVC of their teammate match-ups will be assigned partners.

Registration is $20. It is not refundable but is transferable. Changes to the team roster can be made until the first serve of the team’s first game.

Code of Conduct: This tournament is meant to be fun. Obscene, vulgar, disrespectful or discriminatory language is prohibited. Aggressive and/or abusive behavior is prohibited. The Tournament Director reserves the right to remove any player or spectator who does not comply.

If you have any questions about the tournament, please feel free to contact the Stecoah Valley Center for assistance at: 828-479-3364, Karen@StecoahValleyCenter.com.

Game Breaks:
Standard Time-Outs: Each pickleball team has two standard, one-minute time-outs per game. A time out can be called between points/serves, not while the pickleball is in play. If all players are ready to resume play before the one-minute time-out expires, then play may resume early.

Medical Time-Outs on the Pickleball Court: Each player may take a medical time-out of up to 15-minutes in a game. If the player cannot resume play after 15 minutes, the team will forfeit the match.
If a player is bleeding, a time-out will be called for the player to stop the bleeding and change clothing (if applicable). However, if the injury causing the blood is self-inflicted, then the requesting player/team will be charged with a standard time-out. If no standard time-outs are available, then the requesting player/team will be given a technical foul (loss of point, or if the team’s score is 0, a point will be given to the opposition).

Quick Breaks on the Pickleball Court: Drink breaks or breaks to towel off are permitted between points on the pickleball court. However, the flow of the pickleball game must not be impacted.

Equipment Time-Out Rules: Players are generally required to keep all apparel and equipment in good playing condition and to handle any adjustments before or after games or during time-outs. With that said, players may quickly adjust apparel and equipment between points on the pickleball court. For instance, players may tie shoes, clean glasses, switch paddles, or change hats between points on the pickleball court.