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4th Annual Orleans Pickleball Tournament

• 8 courts
• 20-minute games
• 1 game on, 1 game off
• 2 sessions.
• 128 players over 2 tournaments

11:30 am - 3:00 pm Competitive

4:00 pm -7:30 pm Recreational

You’re invited to be a part of a special day at BBBSO’s 4th Annual Orleans Pickleball Tournament! 

We’ll be bringing people from across Ottawa to Orleans Tennis Club & Pickleball for a day of friendly competition, fun, and to celebrate the power of mentorship.

All proceeds from the tournament will go towards supporting the important mentoring programs and services provided by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ottawa. By participating in the tournament, you'll be helping to create positive change in the lives of children and youth in our community. 

Competitive Tournament Schedule
For intermediate to very good players, self-assessed skill level 3.5 to 5.0+. Competing for the Big Dill Cup and prizes!

10:30 AM – Registration Opens 
11:15 AM – Opening Remarks
11:30 AM – 3:00 PM – Tournament Play

Recreation Tournament Schedule
For competent to growing players, self-assessed skill level 2.0 to 3.4. Win the “No Big Dill” Cup and prizes!

3:00 PM – Registration
3:45 PM – Opening Remarks
4:00 PM – 7:30 PM – Tournament Play

FORMAT FOR BOTH TOURNAMENTS

1. Doubles format (two versus two). Players register in the tournament as individuals and not as teams, and each player will play with a different partner in each game throughout the tournament. Players are rankedindividually throughout tournament: a team win is 3 points for each member, a tie is 2, and a loss is 1.
2. 64 players in each tournament. All players guaranteed 5 games minimum. After 5 rounds, the 16 players with the most points will move onto the quarter-finals. The Top 8 will then move on to the semifinals, and then the Top 4 will then move to the final game for the Cup!
3. One purchaser may buy registrations for multiple players at the same time, with the understanding that all registrations approve all terms and waivers.
4. A game goes to 11 points or 12 minutes, whichever comes first.
5. Games are self-regulated (no referees), but appointed tournament staff will make decisions on disputes, and those decisions are final.
6. Players understand that the tournament format can change at the discretion of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ottawa should a need be determined.

MANDATORY READ FOR ALL REGISTRANTS

As part of the registration process, each participant agrees to each of the following:

PADDLE REQUIRED: All registrants agree to bring their own paddle, as they will not be available at the event. Note that balls will be provided.4. CANCELLATION TERMS: If the event is cancelled due to weather or any circumstances outside of our control, there will be no refunds to tournament registrants, and we appreciate your understanding. The festival is run by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ottawa, a registered charity supporting youth facing adversity. That said, trust that your funds will be put to excellent use supporting youth in our growing city, and we appreciate your support of our work very much.

AGREEMENT TO MANDATORY WAIVER: There is a mandatory waiver required from the Orléans Tennis & Pickleball Club in order to participate. Read the waiver here, and each person you are registering must confirm they understand and agree to it as part of this registration process. 

SELF-ASSESSMENT OF SKILL LEVEL: Each registrant agrees to simply self-assess their pickleball skill level (from 2.0 to 5.0+). Refer to Pickleball Canada’s Skills Self-Assessment Chart here. This is used to help you determine which tournament is best for you, and to help us if we need to adjust the tournament format at all.