Pickleball
Date & Location: July 24, 2017 at 3 Newberry Estate, Dallas, PA 18612
Monday: Doubles & Mixed Doubles as well as Singles
Events:
- Female and Male Singles
- Female and Male Doubles
- Mixed Doubles
Entry Regulations:
When you register, do not forget to list your partner’s name on the registration form (first and last name) for gender doubles and/or mixed doubles. If you do not have a doubles’ partner, write that you need a partner.
Entry Fee:
$20 will be charged for one event. An additional $5 will be assessed for each event entered.
Format:
The competition will be a double elimination format. Matches are based upon the best two out of three games. Matches will be best of three 11-point games, unless otherwise indicated by the Pickleball Coordinator. All games must be won 2 points.
Sport Rules:
- Courts will be defined and rules will follow those as prescribed by the International Federation of Pickleball, Official Tournament Rulebook, January, 2014 revision.
- A tournament-approved (IFP/USAPA) yellow Dura Fast 40 pickleball will be used for the games. Balls will be provided, but they are not souvenirs.
- You need to check in. Check-in time will begin at 8:10am.
- Competitors should bring their own paddles.
- Thirty (30) minutes has been estimated for each match. Because the time is an estimate, please be ready to play 30 minutes ahead of time. If time is limited, due to the large number of entries, the coordinator reserves the right to reduce points played per game in order to accommodate all the matches; games will not be less than 7 points.
- In case of an age category difference, a player can play down in a younger age group, but a younger player cannot play up in an older age group.
- Each player or team is expected to call faults honestly. If conflict ensues, referees will officiate the games. The referees’ decisions are final. Referees are empowered to issue warnings and call technical fouls.
Awards: In each age category, medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places,
Age Divisions for Males and Females:
Open Division: 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, etc.
ELIGIBILITY:
An athlete must meet the following criteria: - Eligible athletes for annual Keystone State Summer Games - No Regional Qualifier / Tryout Needed Sport Director: Jack Monick, jacqmonique@gmail.com, 570-647-8010 Registration Deadline: Online registration deadline is July 19, 2017 and Mail-in registration deadline 5 days before the listed sports online registration deadline. REGISTRATION: Click Here for the Online Registration - Online registration is closed - if you are still interested in participating please contact the sport director directly.
CLICK HERE for the GENERAL SPORT APPLICATION for Mail-In applications and Walk-Ons - If mailing an application please send to Keystone State Games, Inc., PO Box 1166, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703-1166 - mail-in application must be received 5 business days before the listed sport deadline.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
KSG Home Page
General Visitors / Event Information
KSG Staff Contacts
York Hotel Opportunities
Sport York - York Convention and Visitors Bureau
Cancellation Policy:If the competition is held, as scheduled or rescheduled, there is no refund of the registration/finals fee. The option is the individual’s or team’s as to whether to compete or not. If the competition is cancelled, and not rescheduled, and there is no opportunity for the individual or team to compete, then there may be a full or partial refund depending on the circumstances.
This policy is for all Keystone State Games and Premier Amateur Sports sporting events. Any person who wishes to apply for a refund must complete the following link: CLICK HERE FOR REFUND LINK
Refund considerations may require additional paperwork and will be reviewed after the completion of the competition. Refund inquires are to be emailed to: refund@ksgoffice.com
