and
presents

2017 VANCOUVER ISLAND
PICKLEBALL
CHAMPIONSHIPS

Sponsored by:
Saturday, August 12th & Sunday, August 13th 2017 (See "Weather" below).
Venue:
Fuller Lake, Chemainus - 6 (outdoor) pickleball courts   Map
Please note there is no food vendor nearby – we recommend you bring your own food and water. Seating will be at a premium so we also recommend you bring a chair.
Parking and washroom facilities are available nearby, as is swimming in Fuller Lake.
Also, be aware that the outdoor courts at Fuller Lake are, on a sunny day, subject to shadows from the surrounding trees.
​Dogs are not permitted within Fuller Lake Park.
Spectators are welcome.
Accommodation:
​For out-of-town visitors we have negotiated a 20% 'Director's Discount' at the Best Western Cowichan Valley Inn in Duncan - just tell them you are booking to attend the pickleball tournament. Please check their cancellation policy in the event we have to reschedule the tournament due to weather.
Eligibility:
Open to residents of Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Guests of residents are also eligible. All ability levels welcome.
Events:
Women’s Doubles, Men’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles and Men’s & Women’s Singles
​Rules/Format:
Current IFP rules will apply. No non-conforming equipment permitted.
Doubles: All teams will be placed into an initial (seeded) round-robin of 4 teams (assuming events are full). Matches played in the round-robins will be ‘one game to 15’ - win by 1 point. Once the round robin play has concluded the top 2 teams from each round-robin will enter an “A” flight single elimination round (‘one game to 15’ - win by 2 points) and the bottom 2 teams will enter a “B” flight single elimination round (‘one game to 15’ - win by 2 points). If time permits the finals and third place matches will be first team to win 2 of 3 games to 11. If events are full all teams will be guaranteed a minimum of 4 matches in each doubles event entered.
Singles: Format will be determined by the number of entries - round-robins will be used whenever feasible.
Note:
Only one time-out permitted per game.
Tie-breaks in round-robins will be decided successively by head-to-head results then least number of points conceded, and will only be used to resolve the order of those teams/players involved in the tie.
Due to time and space constraints entry is limited to 24 teams for the Men's & Women's doubles events. The limit for the Mixed Doubles event will be 32 teams. We recommend entering early to avoid disappointment.
The Tournament Director/Committee reserves the right to change the format.​
Schedule:
Saturday August 12th 9:00 am – Women’s Doubles
Saturday August 12th 1:00 pm – Men’s Doubles
Sunday August 13th 9:00 am – Mixed Doubles
Sunday August 13th 1:00 pm – Men’s & Women’s Singles
It is the responsibility of all players to be available to play when required. Players unavailable when needed will be defaulted.
Sign-in starts at 8:15 am each day. Courts will be available for warm-ups from 8:00 am to 8:50 am each day.
Please bring a red wrist band to identify first servers.
Entry deadline:
Entries to be received by noon, Wednesday August 9th.
Balls: 
Neon Dura Fast 40 (as used in the U.S.Open & Canadian Nationals).
Entry fee:
$10.00 per person per event. Entry fees will be collected at the sign-in desk on the day of the tournament.
Awards:
Certificates for first, second & third place finishes.
Raffle prizes:
All participants and volunteers will be entered into the raffle, which will be drawn on the second day. Winners will not need to be present.
Magnum XP paddle - courtesy Pro-Lite Sports
Blaster paddle - courtesy Pro-Lite Sports
Apex Summit paddle - courtesy Pickleball Depot
Pickleball backpack - courtesy Pickleball Depot
Paddle cover x 2 - courtesy Pickleball Depot
Growler, free fill & complimentary sample flights for two - courtesy Riot Brewing Co.
Hoodie - courtesy Riot Brewing Co.
T-shirt - courtesy Riot Brewing Co.
Registration:
Registration will open July 1.2017. Each member of a doubles team must complete a separate registration. Registration now closed.
To see list of confirmed entries click here. Your entry will be confirmed only when both members of a doubles team have registered.
If you are looking for a partner let us know on the registration form and we will post your request with your contact information.
Weather:
​​In the event of a forecast of inclement weather the tournament will be rescheduled to the following weekend – August 19th & 20th. We will post a notice on our web site (on Friday August 11th) if the forecast is not good and the tournament is to be rescheduled. Please note that the tournament will proceed only on contiguous days. In other words, if there is rain forecast on either the Saturday or Sunday the entire tournament will be rescheduled to the following week.
Waiver:
Please note all players and volunteers will be required to sign a waiver upon arrival:
"I hereby agree to abide by the tournament rules and all decisions of the Tournament Director/Committee and to release The Corporation of the District of North Cowichan, Vancouver Island Pickleball Association, Courtside Sports, the 'Tournament Supporters' and the Tournament Director/Committee/volunteers from responsibility for any loss, damages or injuries, occurring as the result of participating in this tournament and authorize publication of my name and/or use of images taken of me."
Tournament Director:
Ken Holman  ken@vipa.ca
Referees & Volunteers:
Both needed to help ensure this tournament is a success and can be repeated on an annual basis.  We would like to provide referees for all semi-final and final matches.
Volunteers are needed to help run the control/registration desk.
Also needed is a photographer and/or videographer.
If you are willing to help please email info@vipa.ca
Poster:
​A printable poster, advertising this event, is available here, and we would appreciate you displaying this wherever you think it may catch the attention of interested players.