QUAD CITIES PICKLEBALL CLUB TOURNAMENT Indoors at Rock Island Fitness and Activities Center, 4303 24 th Street, Rock Island, Il 61201 Three courts available. See club website http://qcpickleball.wordpress.com/ Spectators welcome. RIFAC has lockers, showers, and whirlpool available to players. Join us for a fun day of pickleball. Refreshments provided. SKILL LEVEL GAMES 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 2015 Format is a Round Robin Scrambles/Seed Play. Each player of an assigned group will play doubles matches WITH and AGAINST players in their group. DEPENDING ON ENTRIES we plan to have women s and men s Round Robins. After Round 1 we will seed all players and play round 2. Then the top scoring individuals will be bracketed in a playoff tournament for a skill level championship. DEPENDING ON ENTRIES, we plan for Skill Levels 3.5 5.0 in the morning and 1.0-3.0 in the afternoon. Final start times to be announced. Tentative Schedule 7 a.m. Group 1 check in and warm up. 8 a.m. Morning play begins. 11:30 a.m. Group 2 check in and warm up. 12:30 p.m. Afternoon play begins. Rules of Play 1. Players grouped into divisions based on skill level. 2. Doubles only. 3. Random draw for partners in Round 1 For more information, contact Sharon Walters at 309-799-3856, email: sharonkwalters@hotmail.com Detach and mail entry and waiver release to our registrar, Judy Petersen at Quad Cities Pickleball Club, 1704 Picadilly Place, Davenport, IA 52807. Registration fee is $15 ($12 for Quad Cities Pickleball Club Members). Deadline for registration is Friday, March 6, 2015. (Registrations received after March 6 will be accepted, space permitting.).. Entry Form (All Players Required to Register) Player s Name Address City, State, Zip Phone Cell Phone Email Your age (as of Mar 12, 2015) ; Male Female Playing Skill Level (check one): SELF RATING guidelines on last two pages of this flyer. Skill Levels 1.0 1.5 2. 2.5 3. 3.5 4. 4.5 5. $15 Entry Fee Each ($12 for Club Members) Volunteers If you have a friend or family member, not competing, that would like to volunteer, helping with various tasks for the event, please enter their name and phone number. Thanks!! Names: Phone: Email: $12 for QC Pickleball Club Membership Total Enclosed.
2015 QCPC Tournament Waiver Statement In consideration for being allowed to participate in any way in the Quad Cities Pickleball Club events and activities, I, the undersigned acknowledge and agree that: (Please Print Your Name) 1. The risk of injury from the activities involved in this program is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist and, 2. I knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown, even if arising from the negligence of others, and assume full responsibility for my participation and, 3. I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation, If however, I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately and, 4. I, on behalf of myself and my heirs, assignees, personal representatives, and next of kin, hereby release and hold harmless Quad Cities Pickleball Club and Rock Island Fitness and Activity Center (RIFAC) and Rock Island Parks and Recreation, their officers, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, and advertisers, and if applicable, owners, and lessees of premises used to conduct the event, with respect to any and all injury, disability, death, or loss or damage to person or property, whether arising from the negligence of the releases or otherwise. I have read this release of liability and assumption of risk agreement, fully understand its terms, understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it, and sign it freely and voluntarily without any inducement. I agree to the waiver statement (Yes or No) Players Name Age (Please Print) Player s Signature Date If Player is a Minor Parent/Legal Guardian: (Please Print) Parent/Legal Guardian Signature: Date Emergency Info Doctor Doctor s Phone Number Emergency Contact Name Emergency Contact Relationship Emergency Contact Phone Will Anyone Accompany You to the Games? Yes or No.
If yes, Name of Person Quad Cities Pickleball Club Membership Application Why join? We provide a strong voice in the community to advocate for the sport resulting in courts and places to play. We sponsor organized play at multiple venues for people to come together to enjoy the sport. We organize and sponsor tournaments and fun activities in the community. We keep you informed with a website and social media. We offer free lessons for players to learn the strategy of the game. You are included under a liability insurance policy for club-sponsored activities. Together we are strong. Print legibly. Fill in all blanks. New Application Renewal Application Membership Type: Individual $15/Year Donor $40/Year Date of Application (mm/dd/year) Gender: Male Female Applicant Birth Date (mm/dd/year) Last Name First Name Address City State Zip Phone Mobile Phone Your e-mail Emergency Contact: Phone Please Note: Your contact information is used for club purposes only. It is not shared with outside organizations. Members occasionally get e-mail notification of events and also have access to club activities and information from the club website. Memberships in other Organizations: (The USA Pickleball Association works every day on behalf of all of us who love this game. You are encouraged to join this Can Help With: Activities Coordination Safety/Education Events Training Beginner Training Intermediate Training Advanced Health/Fitness Fairs Membership Fall Picnic Winter Picnic News / Photography group in addition to the QC Pickleball Club. See website for details.) Check if you are a member of the USA Pickleball Association or other social clubs: USA Pickleball Association Other (please list) Web Site Volunteering QC Senior Olympics Tournament in June Volunteering Other Tournaments Other (specify) * Single adult children up to 22 years old living at their parent s address may continue on their parent s membership.
Make checks payable to Quad Cities Pickleball Club. Mail completed form to QCPC, Attn: Membership, 2895 Central Ave., Bettendorf, IA 52722. Waiver, Consent and Release of Liability WARNING: READ CAREFULLY. THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDES A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND WAIVER OF LEGAL RIGHTS AND DEPRIVES YOU OF THE RIGHT TO SUE THIS ORGANIZATION AND OTHER PARTIES. DO NOT SIGN THIS AGREEMENT UNLESS YOU HAVE READ IT IN ITS ENTIRETY. SEEK THE ADVICE OF LEGAL COUNSEL IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF ITS EFFECT. Admission of Risk and Liability Release: In submitting this application, I acknowledge that I am assuming risks, and agreeing to indemnify, not to sue and release from liability Quad Cities Pickleball Club (QCPC) and Lancer Courts, LLC, its officers, board of directors, members and volunteers, in the case of any accident, injury, or damage of any kind. I recognize that playing pickleball is potentially dangerous, and I represent that I am a competent player with safe equipment. I understand that I participate in club activities at my own risk. I further recognize that safety is my personal responsibility and I agree to participate in keeping all QCPC activities safe as possible. I agree to hold the club and facility harmless and indemnify either for all costs, judgments and awards that may be claimed including the cost to defend such claims brought by you or another in your behalf or that of others. FOR MINORS: Parent or Guardian must agree to this waiver: I am the parent or guardian of the above listed Applicant, and assure QCPC that the facts and responsibilities listed above concerning my child or ward are true. By signing this form I am giving my permission for my child or ward to participate in QCPC events and activities. I agree to the terms of the above listed Admission of Risk and Liability Release whose terms bind me, my child, my heirs, legal representatives and assignees. If you are older than thirteen, but not yet eighteen or you are incapacitated and/or mentally challenged, please have a parent or legal guardian note their acceptance of the terms of registration by providing their initials where indicated below. If you are at least eighteen, please enter your own initials where indicated below. I understand that this Waiver and Release may be stored electronically and agree that a copy is authentic and admissible as evidence in any future dispute or proceedings. I have read, understood, and accept the agreement above. My submission of this form shall act as my legal signature. Initials of: registrant if over 18 years of age; or parent/legal guardian of minor, incapacitated, or mentally challenged person. Liability Release - Signature Required Individual Membership (self) Date Parent/Guardian for Child <18 Date
When rating yourself, think of the quickness of your play, mobility, consistent accuracy of shots and intensity of play in each rating. The IFP Rating System has been created to help describe differences in the various skill levels. Rating Rating Description 1.0 New and have only minimal knowledge of the game and the rules. 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 Limited to some rallies. Learning how to serve. Developing a forehand. Fails to return easy balls frequently and occasionally misses the ball entirely. Played a few games and is learning the court lines, scoring, and some basic rules of the game. Sustains a short rally with players of equal ability. Demonstrating the basic shot strokes forehand, backhand, volley, overhead and the serve, but has obvious weaknesses in most strokes. Familiar with court positioning in doubles play. Makes longer lasting slow-paced rallies. Makes most easy volleys and uses some backhands, but needs more work on developing shot strokes. Beginning to approach the non-volley zone to hit volleys. Aware of the soft game. Knowledge of the rules has improved. Court coverage is weak but improving. More consistent on the serve and service return and when returning medium-paced balls. Demonstrates improved skills with all the basic shot strokes and shot placement but lacks control when trying for direction, depth, or power on their shots. Beginning to attempt lobs and dinks with little success and doesn t fully understand when and why they should be used. Demonstrates improved stroke dependability with directional control on most medium-paced balls and some faster-paced balls. Demonstrates improved control when trying for direction, depth and power on their shots. Needs to develop variety with their shots. Exhibits some aggressive net play. Beginning to anticipate opponent s shots. Learning about the importance of strategy and teamwork in doubles. Consistent and dependable strokes, including directional control and depth on both forehand and backhand shots. Reliable serves, lobs, overheads, approach shots and volleys and can use spin shots with some success. Occasionally can force errors when serving.
Rallies may be lost due to impatience. Uses the dink shot and drop shots to slow down or change the pace of the game. Demonstrates 3 rd shot strategies drop shots, lobs, and fast-paced ground strokes. Aggressive net play and teamwork in doubles is evident. Fully understands the rules of the game and can play by them. 4.5 5.0 Beginning to master the use of power and spin, can successfully execute all shots, can control the depth of their shots, and can handle pace. Beginning to master the dink shots and drop shots and their importance to the game. Beginning to master 3 rd shot choices. Displays sound footwork and moves well enough to get to the non-volley zone whenever required. Understands strategy and can adjust style of play and game plan according to the opponent s strengths and weaknesses and court position. Serves with power and accuracy and can also vary the speed and spin of the serve. Understands the importance of keeping the ball in play and the effect of making errors. Making good choices in shot selection. Anticipates the opponent s shots resulting in good court positioning. Mastered all the skills all shot types, touch, spin, serves, with control and can use them as weapons. Excellent shot anticipation, extremely accurate shot placement and regularly hit winning shots. Forces opponents into making errors by keeping the ball in play. Mastered the dink and drop shots. Mastered the 3 rd shot choices and strategies. Uses soft shots, dinks and lobs to set up offensive situations. Mastered pickleball strategies and can vary strategies and styles of play in competitive or tournament matches. Dependable in stressful situations as in tournament match play. Athletic ability, quickness, agility, and raw athleticism are also qualities that are sometimes what separates the top players from those near the top.