Wine County Classic Pickleball Tournament

The Fourth Annual

Wine Country Seniors Pickleball Tournament 

April 27 & 28, 2019

WELCOME to the PASO ROBLES WINE COUNTRY CLASSIC

SENIORS DOUBLES PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT

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This year the tournament continues its tradition of an enjoyable competition amid bountiful wine country ambience. Pickleball enthusiasts will play in this tournament coming from all over California and the western United States. The Wine Country Classic is one of the most popular Pickleball tournaments in California so register early. 

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Registration begins January 2, 2019.  Sign up early to make sure you have a spot. Registration will close when brackets and/or the total tournament fills up.

Registration: Go to Pickleball Tournaments

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Location: Centennial Park, Paso Robles, California

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Cost: $65.00 per player; $50 per 2.5 player new to tournaments. 

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Includes: Tournament cap (no shirt, no swag-bag) and tournament medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each a skill & age level (assuming at least two match wins during the bracket if brackets were combined). 1st place award includes premium wine from local wineries.

Other: Raffles for wine and gift baskets. 

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Schedule (tentative):

• Friday, April 26, 3-6 p.m.: Early Check-In & Light Supper

• Saturday, April 27: Women's Doubles, Men's Doubles 

• Sunday, April 28:  Mixed Doubles

• Check in begins at 7:30 a.m. 

• Play begins at 8:30 a.m.

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Contact: Bob McLaughlin

Brackets are Both Age and Skill

• Age Brackets: 10 Year Age Divisions (50+, 60+, 70+)

• Skill Brackets: 2.5,  3.0,  3.5,  4.0,  4.5,  5.0
  If not otherwise rated, use this chart to self-rate.

• Levels may vary or be combined depending on registrations in order to make competitive groupings. For small brackets, round-robin format may be used.

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Important Info:

• We are asking for referees.  Even if you have not refereed, this is a  "low pressure" way to get some experience.  

• No refunds after April 10, 2019. See refund policies upon registration. 

• Games played will be 2 out of 3 matches. Losers bracket 1 game to 15.  Must win by 2 points.

• Tournanment will be played with yellow Dura 40 pickleballs.

• USAPA Rules apply

• Last day to register is April 16, 2019. Tournament Director reserves the right to close registration at any time the number of registrants exceeds the number of court space available for completion of play in a timely manner. 

• If you need a partner, please look under the, "Players Needing Partners" link. Tournament Director is not responsible for finding partners.