Inaugural Multi-Generational Pickleball Tournament | St Michael Academy

Saint Michael Academy welcomes you to the Inaugural Multi-Generational Pickleball Tournament. Participants will enjoy two days of outdoor fun, with teams comprised of junior and senior players, as well as novice adults, matched up for a lighthearted games on day one and competition amongst intermediate to advanced adults on day two. Players can enroll in 1 up to 3 events. Event held at Fernandina’s Beach’s Central Park.

WHAT? St. Michael Academy Inaugural Multi-Generational Pickleball Tournament. This is not a sanctioned tournament.

WHO? Adults and juniors of ALL skill levels

WHEN? Tournament will be October 15-16, 2022, and general registration will open August 11, 2022

WHERE? Central Park (pickleball AND converted tennis courts), Fernandina Beach, FL. There will be food trucks at the event. Parking lots will be coned off at Central Park for event participants (free parking).

HOW? Sign up here via Eventbrite. Please make sure to decide on your team member, as these are doubles events. Most events are planned in Round Robin Pod format. All adult games go to 11 points and are win by two, with tie-breakers based on total points. We will be using Franklin X Performance 40 balls.

Tournament Director reserves the right to change final format based on total registrations. Prior to the event and based on registration levels, organizers will email approximate start times. Each event will last around one hour and will vary based on total registrations and final format.

Registration includes one event and a t-shirt for each teammate. Additional event registrations are priced at 50% for the purchaser with a promo code that will be provided on your confirmation page and sent in your registration email. The registrant acts as the "team captain" and is responsible for disseminating information to the team member that they register.

Proceeds will benefit St. Michael Academy and City of Fernandina Beach.

Thank you to our sponsors:

* The Chenoweth Family (GOLD)

* More to be announced soon!

FAQ

What is multi-generational play?

Multi-generational play involves youth 13 years old and under (two age brackets) paired with adults with a minimum 20 year age gap. This means that a 6 year old could pair with someone at least 26 years old. A 13 year old could pair with an adult at least 33 year old, etc etc.

I'm a competitive player. Do I have to play with a kid?

No, you don't. Most of our events are for adult players, and Day 2 (Sunday) is dedicated to intermediate and advanced play.

What if I need a partner?

If you would like to join a list of players seeking doubles partners, you can access the self-service list here. This list is not monitored by the organizer.

What and whom does my entry fee cover?

The entry fee paid covers a team of two players, Player 1 (the purchaser) and Player 2. The exception is the children's beginner's clinic, which is individual entry ($25 per child).

Are there refunds?

Because this is a school fundraiser, we enforce a no refund policy.

What if it rains?

Should we be subject to inclement weather, the rain dates will be October 22-23, 2022.

Is my purchase tax deductible?

Our school is a non-profit institution recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Your donation is fully deductible for income tax purposes as allowed by law. Please keep your receipt for your records. It serves as compliance with Internal Revenue Service regulations governing charitable contributions. This attests that you did not receive any goods or services in exchange for your donation. Our non-profit tax identification number is 59-3529536."

What if I need to change my teammate?

Change on your team? No problem! Just log in and enter your new player information up until October 1, 2022.

Additional questions? Please email [email protected]. The event is run by a parent volunteer, so thanks for your patience if it takes us some time to get back to you!

Host or Publisher St. Michael Academy, Fernandina Beach, Florida