April Mixed Doubles Shootout
Sat, Apr 13, 2024
Around the Post Erie, PA 2660 Zuck Rd, Suite B
48
Players registered
This is a mixed doubles only shootout. One male and one female player per team.
Please note: If there is a skill gap in players, the lower skill level must play UP. Ex- A 3.5 female playing with a less than 3.5 male. The male must play up to 3.5, the female may not play down.
The tournament directors reserve the right to ask players to change divisions if needed.
Please note: If there is a skill gap in players, the lower skill level must play UP. Ex- A 3.5 female playing with a less than 3.5 male. The male must play up to 3.5, the female may not play down.
The tournament directors reserve the right to ask players to change divisions if needed.
Location
Around the Post (2660 W, Zuck Rd, Erie, PA 16506)
Indoor Pickleball facility with 4 permanent pickleball courts and Tennis facility with hardcourt tennis surface (2 courts with painted lines).
New to this month's shootout- we will be staggering start times to utilize the dedicated pickleball courts at Around the Post more. Most games will be held on the ATP side, with some being played on Westwood's Court 7 hybrid/pickleball courts with painted lines and rolling pickleball nets.
Indoor Pickleball facility with 4 permanent pickleball courts and Tennis facility with hardcourt tennis surface (2 courts with painted lines).
New to this month's shootout- we will be staggering start times to utilize the dedicated pickleball courts at Around the Post more. Most games will be held on the ATP side, with some being played on Westwood's Court 7 hybrid/pickleball courts with painted lines and rolling pickleball nets.
Time
4.0 will start at 10:00 am.
3.5 will start at 12:30 pm.
3.0 will start at 3:00 pm.
3.5 will start at 12:30 pm.
3.0 will start at 3:00 pm.
Cost
$30 per person. Everyone is required to register and pay online. If you have not fully paid for your registration by the registration deadline, we will move a team from the waitlist into your spot.
Ball
Franklin X-40 ball (yellow) will be used for all divisions. We will provide brand new balls to be used for the shootout.
Nets
Semi-permanent (Douglas cabled nets), Portable (PickleNet Deluxe).
Food / Drink
We would ask that you bring your own water bottle. A water fountain is available. Feel free to bring your own sports drinks, you can put them in the fridge in the ATP lobby. No sports drinks are allowed on the courts, water only.
Please bring any snacks that you may want while you are playing. We will bring in pizza toward the end of the event. No food is allowed on the courts, please remain in the ATP lobby while eating.
Please bring any snacks that you may want while you are playing. We will bring in pizza toward the end of the event. No food is allowed on the courts, please remain in the ATP lobby while eating.
Restrooms
Restroom is available in the ATP lobby as well as restrooms on the Westwood side.
Playing Format
Round robin stage followed by semifinal and final matches. There will be a medal for the winning and runner-up teams in each division. Check your division page for details.
For games to 15, teams will switch sides when either team reaches 8 points. For games to 11, teams will switch sides when either team reaches 6 points.
Each team will be allowed one timeout per game (one minute).
All other IFP/USAPA Rules will be in effect.
For games to 15, teams will switch sides when either team reaches 8 points. For games to 11, teams will switch sides when either team reaches 6 points.
Each team will be allowed one timeout per game (one minute).
All other IFP/USAPA Rules will be in effect.
Referees
There will not be referees during the matches. You will referee your own matches. We expect good sportsmanship at all times in this area.
Guidelines for calls: line calls should be made by team receiving the ball, and should only be called out if the ball is clearly seen as out. If a player is unsure of the call, they should assume the ball was in, and continue playing. If the hitting team sees a ball out, they can also call it out on themselves. Either team can make calls on service faults or non-volley zone faults, and the hitting team is expected to call faults on themselves or their partner.
We appreciate your help to make this event a fun experience. If there are any problems, players involved may be disqualified from participating in future Around the Post Shootouts events.
Guidelines for calls: line calls should be made by team receiving the ball, and should only be called out if the ball is clearly seen as out. If a player is unsure of the call, they should assume the ball was in, and continue playing. If the hitting team sees a ball out, they can also call it out on themselves. Either team can make calls on service faults or non-volley zone faults, and the hitting team is expected to call faults on themselves or their partner.
We appreciate your help to make this event a fun experience. If there are any problems, players involved may be disqualified from participating in future Around the Post Shootouts events.