Tournament Information
Everything you need to know about the 1st Annual Hemlock Point Pickleball Tournament
🎯 Tournament Format
Round Robin Pools: All teams play each other in their division to determine seeding
Single Elimination: Top teams advance to bracket play for championship rounds
Self-Officiated: Players call their own lines and make fair play decisions
📅 Tournament Schedule — Saturday
- 8:00 AM: Check-in & Warm-up
- 9:00 AM: Beginner/Intermediate Round Robin
- 12:00 PM: Lunch Break
- 1:00 PM: Intermediate/Advanced Round Robin
- 4:00 PM: Semifinals & Finals
- 5:00 PM: Awards & Celebration
- 5:30 PM: Championship BBQ
📋 Game Rules
Scoring
- • Scoring to 11 points
- • Must win by 2 points
- • Single elimination: best 2 out of 3 games
Format
- • Self-officiated matches
- • Standard USA Pickleball rules
- • Fair play expected
- • Tournament director for disputes
🏆 Awards & Prizes
Tournament Awards
- 🥇 Gold: 1st place in each division
- 🥈 Silver: 2nd place in each division
- 🥉 Bronze: 3rd place in each division
Special Recognition
- 🎗️ Spirit Award: Best sportsmanship
- 📸 Tournament Photos: Shared with all players
- 🎉 BBQ Celebration: Included for all participants
🎒 What to Bring
Required
- • Your pickleball paddle
- • Appropriate court shoes
- • Water bottle
- • Positive attitude!
Recommended
- • Sunscreen & hat
- • Towel
- • Backup paddle
- • Folding chair
☔ Weather Policy
Sunday is reserved as a rain day. If Saturday weather forces cancellation, the tournament moves to Sunday. All registered players will be notified by email. If both days are rained out, we'll figure it out.
Questions?
Contact the tournament director: mbryzek@gmail.com