Dinkin’ In The Midlands Pickleball Tournament
Saturday & Sunday, 3rd & 4th February 2024
Aldersley Leisure Village, Aldersley Road, Wolverhampton WVE 9NW
Middle England Pickleball Tournament
We are delighted to announce that we are offering a two day Pickleball Tournament to be held at Aldersley Leisure Village in Wolverhampton, which is very accessible being close to the A41 and M54. There will be 12 courts available for over 20 hours across the weekend, so there’s plenty of play to be had.
EVENT FORMAT
Nine events:
Men’s doubles at “Up to 3.0”, “3.5” and “4.0 and over”. Saturday.
Women’s doubles at “Up to 3.0”, “3.5” and “4.0 and over”. Saturday.
Mixed doubles at “Up to 3.0”, “3.5” and “4.0 and over”. Sunday.
Men’s & Women’s doubles at all three levels are on Saturday 3rd February.
Mixed Doubles at the same three levels are all on Sunday 4th February.
Levels are “Up to 3.0”, “3.5” and “4.0 and over”.
If sufficient demand is made clear then 4.5+ divisions will be created, and 4.0 will be a separate division.
The registration fee for the event is £20 and entry to each event is also £20 per event entered.
Saturday Schedule:
No need to register on arrival. The schedule will be published in the days leading up to the event, so just arrive on the right court at the right time.
Competitive play begins from 08:40am onwards. Matches expected to end at 17:00.
Knocking up and rec play is available from 08:40 - 09:20.
Sunday Schedule:
No need to register on arrival. The schedule will be published in the days leading up to the event, so just arrive on the right court at the right time.
Competitive play begins from 08:40am onwards. Matches expected to end at 17:00.
Knocking up and rec play is available from 08:00 - 09:00.
Tournament Director
The Tournament is being organised by Steve Beale.
Look forward seeing you on the 3rd February.
THE VENUE
The Festival will be held at Aldersley Leisure Village, Aldersley Road, Wolverhampton, WV6 9NW. Aldersley Leisure Village is a large sports centre which regularly hosts events. There are 12 courts for both days in one large hall divided into four 3-court areas by fixed boards.
There is a water fountain and a Costa café within the venue for a professionally prepared caffeine hit, also offering a wide range of hot and cold food.
The Tournament will provide some refreshments such as squash, bananas and biscuits.
NEARBY ACCOMODATION
Holiday Inn Wolverhampton Racecours 01902 390001
Holiday INN Garden Court 01902 390004
The York Hotel 01902 758211
Glaisdale Studios 01902 475188
The Mount Hotel Country Manor 01902 752055
REGISTRATION
Each player must register & enter each event they wish to compete in separately, similar to the English Open.
Players can specify their playing partner after registration using the event page, once your partner is also registered.
QUESTIONS
Please send an e-mail to stevebeale007@hotmail.com with any queries.
Tournament Terms & Conditions
By ticking the terms and conditions box in your registration form, you agree to the following:
"I release and discharge, for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, the organizers, the facility, its members, employees, and sponsors and all persons associated with the tournament from all claims, damages, rights of action present or future which may arise in connection with my participation in the tournament. I understand that filming and photographs may be taken at this event and I give permission to pickleballEngland to use the creative content to advertise, promote or showcase the event. I understand that it is my responsibility to make it known that I do not wish to have my picture taken or my games filmed. Persons aged under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult."
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