November 22/23 2024
Owatonna Pickleball Association will sponsor a tournament at our one location…Christian Family Church in Owatonna, MN
3.0 and below Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Doubles
3.5 Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Doubles
Friday evening – 3.0/3.5Mixed Doubles
Saturday morning – 3.0/3.5 Men’s Doubles
Saturday afternoon – 3.0/3.5 Women’s Doubles
Tournament FAQs
Q: In the last year I won a 3.0 tournament. Can I play at the 3.0 level in this tournament? A: Yes, as long as you are still a 3.0 player. You cannot play with the same partner in which you won the tournament at the 3.0 level, however, you and your champion partner could play in the 3.5 division.
Q: In the last year I won a 3.5 tournament. Can I play at the 3.5 level in this tournament? A: Yes, as long as you are still a 3.5 player. You cannot play with the same partner in which you won the tournament at the 3.5 level.
Q: I am a 3.5 player. My partner is barely a 3.0 player. Can I play with him/her at the 3.0 level to “even out” the team? A: No. The 3.0 tournament is only for 3.0 (and up to 3.49) rated players
Q: I am a 3.0 player but I want to challenge myself. Can I play in the 3.5 tournament? A: Yes, you are always allowed to “play up” from your rating.
Q: I like to win. I’m a 3.5/4.0 player. Who’s to say I can’t be in the 3.0 tournament and dominate? A: Nobody will like you and you will be ostracized and ridiculed both in person and on social media. Don’t be that person.
Cost: $35 entry fee. $5 for the second event. There are no refunds for this tournament unless your bracket is canceled. If you must cancel after registering, find a suitable substitute.
Ball: Orange Onix Fuse Surface: Four dedicated courts. Temporary nets. Painted cement
Format
Typically pool-play followed with single elimination bracket. Participants will be informed via email before the tournament starts of participants and timing. Each event is limited to 16 teams (we will have a waiting list). At least three teams are needed to run that event. Medals will be awarded to the top three teams in each category. This is an unsanctioned tournament.
Lunch
A bag lunch will be provided for each entrant on Saturday around noon. Snacks/water will also be provided throughout the tournament.
Registration
You must register online with a credit card. You must have a partner before registering. You cannot register without a partner’s name/email/phone number. Your registration is not complete until your partner registers separately.
If you are playing two events, register at the same time for the events. If you register each event individually, you will have to pay $35 for each and be reimbursed after the tournament. We will not be finding partners on the registration form for this tournament.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MONDAY NOVEMBER 18. You will be notified via email by Tuesday November 19 when you will be playing. If you have any questions, email OPA at contact@owatonnapickleball.com