California Pickleball Association

CAPA Fountain Valley Open 2023 $4000 Prize Money

presented by CRBN Pickleball

Medalists in 3.0-4.5 divisions and Quarterfinalists in 50+ Open and Open will receive ‘Championship Pass’ to pre register in CAPA Tournament of Champions $6000 prize money with exclusive CAPA Tournament of Champions hoodie for each participant on Dec 9-10th.

Round robin plus medal round format, DUPR sanctioned matches for 3.0-4.5 divisions
Bracket finishes in 3.5 hours period, minimum 5 matches
Free CAPA merchandise and raffle prize tickets included in registration
Top 3 finishers will receive customized medals, open divisions with $4000 prize money
Complimentary drinks and snacks

DATE

Oct 21st-22nd 2023, Saturday and Sunday

LOCATION

Fountain Valley Pickleball Center

16400 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

28 Pickleball Courts
Restrooms and Parking provided on location
Free Drinks Samples from Good Idea, Suntory, Best Day Brewing and Zico

EVENT SCHEDULE

Oct 21st, Saturday

8am Women’s 3.0 8+, 3.0 35+&50+, 3.5, 4.0 8+&35+, 4.0 50+, 4.5

11:30am Men’s 3.0, 3.5 35+&50+, 4.0 35+, 4.0 50+, 4.5 35+

3:30pm Men’s 3.5 8+, 4.0 8+, 4.5 8+, 4.5 50+

Oct 22nd, Sunday

8am Mixed 4.0 8+, 4.0 50+, 4.5 8+, 4.5 35+&50+

11:30am Mixed 3.0, 3.5 8+, 3.5 35+, 3.5 50+, 4.0 35+

3:30pm 50+ Open, Women’s Open, Open

DIVISIONS

Men's, Women’s & Mixed Doubles (Skill: 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 Age: 8+, 35+, 50+) -Matches are DUPR Sanctioned
50+ Open Doubles (All genders, Skill: 4.0+, Age: 50+, $1000 Prize Money) -Matches are not recorded in DUPR
Women’s Open Doubles (Skill: 4.0+, Age: 8+, $1000 Prize Money) -Matches are not recorded in DUPR
Open Doubles (All genders, Skill: 4.0+, Age: 8+, $2000 Prize Money) -Matches are not recorded in DUPR

Teams can be formed in Men’s, Women’s or Mixed in 50+ Open and Open Doubles. Both players must have a DUPR rating of 4.0 or above to join 50+ Open, Open and Women’s Open Doubles.

RULES

3.0-4.5 division matches will be recorded in DUPR by CAPA after the tournament. 50+ Open, Women’s Open and Open division matches will not be recorded in DUPR. Round robin plus medal round format for each age division. Franklin X-40 yellow will be used. USAPA 2023 pickleball rules will be applied. Only USAPA approved paddles can be in use. Net serve is continuous play. Receivers have to call OUT calls clearly and loudly in game.

Enter as a team. Both partners have to be above 50+ to join 50+ division. If I am 49 and my partner is 51, my partner and I cannot join 50+. Please register the corresponding level as your DUPR rating. Both partners can play above their rating, but not below. If a player has a 3.0-3.49 rating, the player can join divisions of 3.0 or above. If a player has a 3.5-3.99 rating, the player can only join divisions of 3.5 and above. If a player does not have a rating or rating is provisional (*), the player can join in any divisions.

REGISTRATION FEE

Men's, Women’s & Mixed Doubles 3.0-4.5: $60 Per Person Per Event/$120 Per Team Per Event

50+ Open Doubles: $80 Per Person/$160 Per Team ($1000 Prize Money)

Women’s Open Doubles: $100 Per Person/$200 Per Team ($1000 Prize Money)

Open Doubles: $100 Per Person/$200 Per Team ($2000 Prize Money)

Please enter you and your partner’s full name on ‘Additional Information’ when you check out, and have both you and your partner register and pay before the deadline.

Zelle- If you do not have paypal, please zelle to capickleballassociation@gmail.com, make sure to email you and your partner’s full name, DUPR email, DUPR rating, age and division.

Refund- If you withdraw before Oct 15th, the full amount will be refunded to your credit card. No refund will be given on cancellations after Oct 15th. No refund due to weather conditions.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Oct 15th Sunday 11:59pm, 2023

Limited edition blue CAPA towel and socks for each participant
Medals to top three winners in each division, CRBN trucker hat to each gold medalist and prize money to 50+ open and open divisions
Complimentary snacks and drinks

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