The Myrtle Beach Indoor Sports Center Skill Level/Age Pickleball Tournament Friday, September 9 Saturday, September 10 Sunday, September 11(New- Singles) Clinics Open to the Public and Players Thursday, September 8 Dinner/Dance Thursday, September 8, 2016 Tournament Information The Myrtle Beach Seaside Classic will be held on Friday, September 9, Saturday, September 10, and Sunday, September 11, 2016 at the Myrtle Beach Sports Complex, Indoor Venue which just had their Grand Opening in March 2015. The location is 2115 Farlow St. Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. There will also be a Dinner/Dance on Thursday night, September 8, 2016 with a wonderful buffet dinner, plenty of great door prizes along with music and dancing. Format This is a Skill Level / Age Combination Tournament You do not have to be a USAPA member to participate You must be at least 19 years of age by December 31, 2016 to participate. Skill Ratings are: 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, and 5.0 Only 2.5 and 3.0, and 5.0-19+ and 50+ may be combined if there are not enough teams in one or the other. The Age breakdowns in Skill Levels, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5 are (19+, 50+, 60+, 70+ 80+) The Age Breakdowns in Skill Levels, 4.0, 4.5, (19+, 50+, 60+, 70+) 5.0 (19+, 50+)
This is a Double Elimination Tournament. All upper bracket matches will be 2 out of 3 games to 11 points win by 2 points, Back Draw matches will be one game to 15 points, win by 2 points. All final matches will be 2 out of 3 games to 11 points win by 2, however if the back draw player(s) wins then there will be an additional game to 15pts, win by 2pts to determine 1 st Place. There will be Referees for all Semi Final and Final Matches. If there are fewer than 7 teams in a division, that division may play a Round Robin format. Games will be to 21 pts. or 15 pts. win by 1. Total Points scored determines 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd place. In the event of a tie, games won and then head to head scores will be used. There will be 20+ Indoor Pickleball Courts Water, Gatorade, apples, and fruit, will be provided for players. Lunch with a wide variety of items will be available for purchase for players and spectators, from the Sports Center Grill. Be part of a great tournament and be spoiled by the Myrtle Beach Sports Center with 20+ Pickleball Courts!! There will be special drawings for prizes each day! Need Partners ** If you are in need of a partner for any of the events please make sure your registration form is marked, we will do the best to match you up with Skill Level and Age. There are no guarantees to be matched up. It is best to turn your form in as soon as possible. If you find a partner after turning your form in, you must email the information to: Pickleballtournaments@gmail.com, so we have a written record of changes, no phone calls for changes Lodging Please use the link and Phone Numbers below to take you to the Hotels that are offering Myrtle Beach Seaside Pickleball Classic Player discounts on hotel nights. Hotels Sponsored by the Myrtle Beach Sports Center http://www.oceanaresorts.com/pickleball-classic-group-rate Call for Reservations! 1-800-726-3783
September 8 th through September 11 th 2016 NIGHTLY GROUP RATES ON SLEEPING ROOMS ROOM TYPE RATE PER NIGHT Ocean Dunes Resort & Villa September 8 th 2016 to September 11 th 2016 Ocean View Standard Double $93 Oceanfront Standard Queen $99 One Bedroom Tower Suite $112 Two Bedroom Villa $136 ROOM TYPE RATE PER NIGHT Sand Dunes Resort & Villa September 8 th 2016 to September 11 th 2016 One Bedroom Junior Suite $136 Two Bedroom Executive Suite $160 Three Bedroom Executive Suite $198 The above rates are inclusive of all state, local taxes or applicable hospitality, access fee and resort charges. Sleeping room locations very close to the Resort Pickleball Courts for easy access. Group rates will apply (3) days prior and (3) days after conference dates Rates are based on 2 adults per bedroom. Add $12.20 per night for each additional person eighteen (18) and over. Daily breakfast buffet may be added for an additional $10 inclusive price per person. INCLUDED SERVICES Complimentary use of our Indoor Pickleball Courts Complimentary use of our Health and Fitness Center located at the Ocean Dunes Resort Free Parking (Garage & Lot) Complimentary Beach Bikes are available during your stay PickleballSpecialties.com website or at the USAPA.org or PickleballTournaments.com website the link is also available
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE Thursday, September 8 - Clinics will be offered to the public and players(more information to follow) Exhibition Match Thursday, September 8 Open Practice Time 2:00pm 5:00pm Social Meet and Greet Dinner / Dance 7:00pm- 9:30pm **Please wait until 2:00pm to practice due to setting up and courts being used for clinics, and Exhibition Matches Friday, September 9 - Women s and Men s Doubles (Check- In Times to Be Announced after on- line entry Deadline) Saturday, September 10 - Mixed Doubles (Check in Times To Be Announced after on- line entry Deadline Sunday, September 11 Singles ( only Skill Level no age breakdown 2.5/3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0 There will be special drawings each day at the tournament for prizes!! Tournament Fees $50.00 Base Fee (Includes, Up to Two Events, Tournament Shirt, and Player Bag, Player Drawings) $ 5.00 Singles $15.00ea Dinner/ Dance Music by Jim Loving, Dancing, and a Full Healthy Buffet, along with Great Door Prizes! (How many will be attending ) TOTAL Registration Registration forms are available to print at: USAPA.org, PickleballSpecialties.com and PickleballTournaments.com You can register Directly by going to PickleballSpecialties.com under the Tournament page and use the REGISTER NOW BUTTON or going to Active.com Mailed entries must be Postmarked by: MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 2016 Mail to: Pickleball Tournaments (Please Make checks payable to: Pickleball Tournaments) P.O. Box 383 Oxford, Florida 34484 On- Line Registration OPENS: April 14, 2016 and CLOSES: MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 2016 at 11:58pm Additional emails will be sent out as the tournament draws closer to inform you of any updated information. Please make sure your email address is printed clearly. Any questions please email Pickleballtournaments@gmail.com Or call: 419-320- 3655 Nancy / 954-309- 5882 Cindy
We are looking forward to having a fun and competitive Tournament! Your Tournament Directors, Tournaments Powered By Nancy Meyer Cindy Eddleman Escalade Sports Pickleball Specialties LLC. Supporting Sponsor Major Sponsor SUPPORTING SPONSORS We hope you will join us at the Myrtle Beach Seaside Classic for the fourth year!!