Shelter Cove Invitational 2024
Pickleball Tournament and Social Barbeque
Join us for the 2nd annual Shelter Cove Invitational Pickleball Tournament and Social Barbeque. This social mixer will combine teams from Shelter Cove, and visitors from surrounding counties in a co-ed, switch partner round robin format.
Great barbeque and side dishes provided by the Shelter Cove Pickleball Club members for all guests and players. Prizes for the top four male and four female participants based on total round robin wins, with total points as a tiebreaker. Top players advance to a single elimination mixed doubles and women's doubles championship round with unique trophies for the finals winners.
Registration fee covers two days play (tournament Saturday, social play Sunday), Saturday social barbeque, and prizes. Visitors can make it a relaxing vacation weekend in beautiful Shelter Cove, with some accommodations providing exclusive 20% or more discounts for tournament players.
Dates: July 13-14, 2024
Location: 300 Upper Pacific Dr.
Shelter Cove, CA 95589
Register online or send name to info@sheltercovepickleball.com
Registration
Registration is now full for the Pickleball Tournament, with 36 registrants from four different counties, more than double last year !
We are still taking reservations for the social barbeque and musical entertainment on Saturday, which also allows for social play on Sunday.
Fully refundable until June 30th.
Guest Registration for Social Barbeque: $20
Shelter Cove Social Barbeque Guest (square.site)
Any questions contact info@sheltercovepickleball.com
Tournament Format
Play will proceed as follows:
1. Please arrive on Saturday by 8:15 am for player check-in, unless you are only playing in the Women's Tournament in the afternoon, in which case you can just show up for lunch at 11 or 12.
2. We will start with four pools of 8 players each, randomly assigned. We will, however, make an attempt to distribute the top ranked players into different pools.
3. During pool play, every player will play with and against each other player in the pool. Everyone will therefore play a total of 7 games during pool play. Everyone will referee their own games. USPPA rules will apply. Please keep everything friendly, casual, and consensual. Any rules disputes or questions can be raised with the tournament director.
4. All pool games will be to 11, win by one. Scores will be recorded and reported to the scoring table at the end of each game.
5. At the conclusion of round robin play, we will determine the top eight players, regardless of gender, based on total wins, followed by total points as a tiebreaker. We will also determine the top four men and four women players. Gift certificates will be awarded to the top four men and to the top four women.
7. The top eight players will advance to final single elimination championship tournament. Tournament games will be to 11, win by two. The final champion teams will be awarded trophies.
7. Saturday afternoon we will also hold a women's only double elimination tournament. Teams will be randomly assigned. The winning team will be awarded gift certificates.
8. On Saturday afternoon, while the games are ongoing and between the round-robin and final elimination tourneys, we will have a social barbeque including carne asada, grilled vegetables, rice and beans, with accompanying live music. If anyone would like to contribute additional food please feel free !
9. Please do not hesitate to send an email with any questions to info@sheltercovepickleball.com
Please note exact format may be modified based on total number of registered players. Check back for updates.
Accommodations
The following establishments are offering special discounts to pickleball tournament players and guests for that weekend. Contact them directly for details and reference this site. Check Back Here Soon for a more complete list of hotels and vacation rentals offering discounts.
Vacation Rentals:
Sea Breeze at the Lost Coast Vacation Rental (1 unit) - 25%
Sea Breeze Vacation Rentals (seabreezelostcoast.com)
Ocean View Hot Tubs Vacation Rentals (9 units) - 25%
