Weekend of August 9th, 2024.
Check out the start times and teams by clicking the green button below! Each bracket is slightly different please look.
MPC Summer Slam
PARTICIPATE in the excitement, Brought to you by Mohawk Pickleball Club. The Tournament is Officially sanctioned by VAIR and will take place at Hillhurst Park in Schenectady!
Proceeds from the tournament will be donated to the Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
Hey Team,
The moment we've all been waiting for is finally here! Get ready to dive into some thrilling games, meet incredible new players, and play your hearts out at the very first MPC Summer Slam! We are beyond excited to kick off this inaugural event on Friday morning. Even if you're not playing, we encourage you to stop by and witness the fantastic action firsthand.
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Here's the exciting schedule for the weekend, with updated pools posted on the VAIR website throughout the tournament. We can't wait to see everyone and celebrate the new friendships that will be forged both on and off the courts!
Friday: Due to rain forecasted. All games will be played indoors at Xtreme Pickle in Amsterdam, NY.
Saturday: All games will be played at Hillhurst Park, Schenectady.
Sunday: All games will be played at Hillhurst Park, Schenectady.
Check out all the brackets with a list of teams and start times for the players!
Let's make this an unforgettable weekend of fun, competition, and camaraderie. We look forward to seeing you all there!
Thank you,
Bart Metzold and Rich Unger Tournament Directors
Check out the start times and teams by clicking the green button below! Each bracket is slightly different please look.
Information, Rules, and Procedures:
Match Format: Each group plays all games to 11 points, win by 1 point. All brackets play Rounds Robin style brackets unless otherwise stated above. You do NOT need to win by two points so the maximum score in any one game is 11 points.
Match Outcomes: Match outcomes are determined solely by each team’s total number of points scored in all games. Players finish based on their point total with the top three teams of the group winning Gold, Silver or Bronze medals.
How are we ranked?
Leaderboard/tiebreaker:
1. matches won
2. head to head
3. point won %
What are the levels of play
- VAIR players at the novice level with ratings of 2.5 and 3.1. If you have shown exceptional skill in the Beginner Level or have been consistently victorious in your Open Play games, it's time to take your gameplay to the next level!
- VAIR for intermediate-level players caters to those rated between 3.2 and 3.9. It is ideal for players seeking to enhance their skills and delve into the strategic aspects of pickleball alongside peers of similar ability.
- VAIR understands that experienced players thrive on competition. Our VAIR advanced play is designed for players rated 4.0 and above, ensuring you only face opponents of similar skill levels in a fiercely competitive setting.
First Serve: The North side always serves first. The team that starts serving is determined either by a game of rock, paper, scissors or by selecting a number written on the back of the score card.
Switching Sides due to weather: Teams switch sides after one team reaches 6 points if playing to 11.
Bad Weather: Due to the possibility of injury, tournament play will be cancelled when the courts are wet. Wind will generally not result in cancellation of play. If you are uncertain whether matches will be played, please contact the Tournament Ambassador.
Cancellations: If you are scheduled to play and a last-minute emergency or injury will keep you from participating, please notify the Tournament Ambassador IMMEDIATELY by text. The Ambassador will try to recruit a substitute.
*The timing of events and possible dates may vary based on weather conditions and the number of participants signed up for the competitions. Your flexibility in this matter is greatly appreciated.
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