Mixed Doubles Pickleball Tournament
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The Sun Festival Society, in partnership with the BC Pickleball School, is hosting the 3rd Annual Co-Ed Pickleball Tournament.
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Where: Dennison Park Pickleball Courts (5283-5285 7a Ave in Tsawwassen)
When: August 3rd, 2025
1st Tournament - (9AM - 12:30 PM, Check in at 8:30 AM) LEVEL 3.0-3.5 MIXED DOUBLES
2nd Tournament - (1PM - 4PM, Check in at 12:30 PM) LEVEL 3.5-4.0 MIXED DOUBLES
What: Registration Deadline: July 31st, 2025
Info:
Registration Details: REGISTER HERE as a team of two: HERE
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Opens: Thursday May 22, 2025, 9am
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Closes: Tuesday July 15, 2025, 12pm
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Cost: $110 per team. 8 team maximum per tournament
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Registration IS ONLY CONFIRMED ONCE PAYMENT IS RECEIVED. A confirmation email will be sent upon payment
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Payment Instructions:
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E-transfer tournament fees to bcpickleschool@outlook.com
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Payment Message: *TEAM NAME* – SUNFEST – *MORNING/AFTERNOON*
Refund Policy:
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Before registration deadline: Full refunds minus $10 admin fee
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After registration deadline: no refunds
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Rain Cancellation: Full refunds minus $15 admin fee
Player & Team Information
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All participants must be 18 years or older.
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All players must have an active Pickleball Canada Membership for insurance purposes.
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Sign up here: Pickleball Canada Membership
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When asked which club you belong to, select "My club is not listed."
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Each team must consist of:
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One male and one female, or
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Two females.
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Each player may only compete on one team and one tournament.
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If you need help finding a partner, contact bcpickleschool@outlook.com.
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- Teams will forfeit the 1st game if they do not have enough players 5 mins after scheduled start time. Forfeit scores are determined by the tournament organizer's decision.
Sponsored by:
Tournament Format
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Round Robin: 5 timed games (13 minutes each)
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Playoffs: Single elimination and best 2 out of 3 games (medal games only).
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Minimum Games Played: 6 games per team (with 8 teams registered)
Round Robin Rules
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Games are 13 minutes or first to 11 points (whichever comes first).
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If time expires, the score is recorded as-is.
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A game is considered “won” only if a team reaches 11 points. Games are capped at 11 points.
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Coin Toss: Before each match, the winner of the coin toss can choose:
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A) Serve or Receive, or
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B) Side of the Court.
The other team gets the remaining option.
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No switching sides of the court
Seeding Criteria
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Total Points Scored (Points Won)
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Number of Wins
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Point Differential
Playoff Rules
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All teams make playoffs
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Single Elimination:
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Games to 15 points (no cap, win by 2).
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Teams switch sides at 7 points.
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Medal Matches:
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Best 2 out of 3 games to 11 points (cap at 15)
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Teams switch sides at 6 points.
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Additional Notes
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Official Tournament Ball: Selkirk Pro S1 (outdoor)
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Self-Officiated Games: Players are expected to call their own faults honestly (kitchen violations, double bounces, outs, etc.). Tournament directors have final say in settling any rule disputes.
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Line Calls: Made by the receiving team. In case of uncertainty, the ball is considered IN.
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Medal Matches: Refereed by tournament officials.
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Forfeits:
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If a team is not ready within 5 minutes of the scheduled start time, they forfeit. Forfeit score is 11-0.
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Sportsmanship is key! This is a recreational event — please treat teammates, opponents, and officials with the utmost respect.
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Tournament Director reserves the right to refuse registration or reassign teams if their skill level does not match the division or for other reasons.
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Prizes include Pizza lunch, medals, sponsored pickleball gear, and sponsored local Delta/Tsawwassen prizes