Pickled Turkey Pickleball Tournament

The Stecoah Valley Center Pickled Turkey Pickleball Tournament is to raise funds for court grounds keeping and maintenance. Join in the competitive fun as a player and/or spectator.
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Tournament is Round Robin. Each player plays 4 games, each time with a different partner and different opponents. Game schedule will be posted once registration is complete.
Games are to 9 points, must win by 2. At the end of each game, players report their scores to the Tournament Facilitator. The two players with the most accumulated points will be the champions. In the event of a tie, there will be playoff match in which challengers may choose their own partners. The playoff match will be to 11 points, must win by 2.
Matches are self-monitored, and rule sheets will be available. Players may use provided pickleballs or their own. If any player has a problem with a pickleball, that person is to bring it to the Tournament Facilitator who will hold it until the end of the tournament before returning it to its owner.
Games begin at 9am on both courts. Games will be back-to-back with a 5-minute grace period between matches (unless a player is involved in a game on the other court). 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 Facilitator reserves the right to change format, shorten games, or make any other changes she feels will help complete the event. The tournament is scheduled for Saturday, November 22. Reschedule dates are Monday, November 24 and Tuesday, November 25.
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Eligibility: ages 12 and up; any gender; Liability waiver required (minors must have guardian signature)
Once 16 people have registered, there will be a waiting list.
Registration is $20. It is not refundable but is transferable.
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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 Facilitator 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.