Pickleball Events Organization:
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Tournaments:
The Weston Pickleball Ball offers all services related to the creation, organization, management, and execution of Pickleball Tournaments, including:
Creation of the offer for a successful Tournament:
- Title of the Tournament
- Theme of the Tournament
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Beneficiary of the Tournament
- Non-profit, for-profit, community benefit, monetary prizes for the winners
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Categories:
Age-based:
- Youth or Junior: Typically for players under a certain age,
- Adult: Often divided into age groups (18-49, 50-59, 60+).
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Skill Levels:
- Beginner/Novice: For players who are new to the game or have minimal experience.
- Intermediate: For players with some experience and moderate skill level.
-Advanced/Expert: For highly skilled players with extensive experience.
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Number of players and/or Gender:
- Mixed Doubles: Teams consist of one male and one female player. Skill and age divisions are usually applied.
- Men's and Women's Doubles:
Separate divisions for men's and women's doubles, often categorized by skill and age.
- Singles:
Players compete individually rather than in pairs. Skill and age categories may apply.
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Skill Ratings:
- Some events use DUPR (mydupr.com) skill rating system from 2.0 to 5.0. It classifies players based on their proficiency,
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Length of the event:
Depending on the number of categories in each Tournament, the duration may vary from a few hours to a few days, We recommend the most practical duration of no more than one day (8 hours)
Marketing and Promotional Campaign:
We will design and develop a Marketing Campaign, including audiovisual promotional assets (Videos and Ads) with the following verticals:
- Social Media Platforms: Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin
- Chat Groups: Local WhatsApp chat Groups related to Pickleball
- Email information with our Members and Participants’ Database.
- This campaign will benefit the Tournament and Sponsors alike.
Sponsors Strategy:
We will help you develop an appealing offer for your sponsors so you can offer a wide variety of sponsorship levels from professionals, small businesses, and corporations.
These offers will include the presence in our website, social media accounts, and on-site presence in the event with tents.
Location Selection and Rental Negotiation
Tournament Management:
Online Tournament Registration:
Web-based registration system with custom forms (player’s profile, liability releases, rules of the tournament), merchant processing systems, and customer service communication.
Onsite Check-in and signing of legal releases
Onsite Scoring System: All participants of our Tournament will be able to know ahead of time:
- Schedule of Participation
- Playing Teams Brackets (to check who are the opponents)
- Games Results and next game information
- Round Robin Data and positions (Final, Semi-Final, Quarter of final, etc.)
Tournament Supervision and Coaching:
- Every tournament has a USA Pickleball Instructor as a Master Coach. This is the highest authority of the Tournament
- Every Court has a Court Coach assigned by the Master Coach. They will supervise the development of the games mediate for the resolution of any issue between the participating teams and ensure the well-being of the players
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Liability Insurance:
All Tournaments in our Club are insured to protect the Participants and Facilities.
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Injury procedures for the event:
We established Injury procedures for the tournament including calling the emergency contact of the injured person, and the local authorities. And we keep an emergency kit for small issues like headaches, and bruises.
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Refreshments and protein bars:
The Club will supply enough cold water and protein bars for the participants at no cost during the event.
Photography:
We will hire a professional photographer to take pictures of the Tournaments activities and we will post the pictures on the Photo Gallery Section of our website at no additional cost to the participants
Medals, Raffles and Prizes:
First, Second and Third place in each category will receive Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals on the same day of the event.
We may offer other benefits to the participants of the event like raffles or other prizes at no additional cost to the participants
Score Results:
We will publish the final results of all games in the tournament on our website at no additional cost to the participants
Achievement Publication:
We will publish the winners’ photos of the event in the Achievement Section of our Website and will promote those achievements in our Social Media Accounts
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Educational Pickleball Clinics:
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We will coordinate with our USA Pickleball Certified Instructors to plan, organize, and manage a private or public Pickleball Clinic.
- Location selection and rental
- Liability Insurance
- Duration of the event: from 2 hours to 8 hours
- Instruction Levels: For beginners, intermediate and advanced players
- Areas of Instruction: Rules, dinking, serve, volley, returns, forehand, backhands, footwork, positioning, and opponent analysis.
- Real Games training
- Prizes
- Sponsorships
- Marketing Campaign
- Vendors Selection
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Private Corporate Pickleball Workshops:
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Oriented to give a great team-building experience and bonding experience to your corporate time. It could be tailor-made for your group size from 6 to 40 participants with a duration from 2 hours to a complete 8 hours day
- Introduction and Icebreaker:
Start the day with a brief introduction to Pickleball, its rules, and the basics of gameplay. Use this time to break the ice and set a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere.
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- Pickleball Workshop:
Engage a professional Pickleball instructor to conduct a workshop. This session can cover fundamental skills such as serves, volleys, and scoring. The goal is to ensure that everyone, regardless of their experience level, feels comfortable and ready for the upcoming games.
- Team Formation:
Divide participants into teams, ensuring a mix of departments or hierarchical
levels. This fosters interaction among team members who might not typically work closely together.
- Round-Robin Tournament:
Organize a friendly round-robin tournament where teams compete against each other in a rotating schedule. This format guarantees that everyone gets to play multiple matches and fosters a sense of healthy competition. Pickleball doubles require effective coordination between team members, making it an excellent way to strengthen interpersonal skills.
- Team Challenges:
Incorporate team-building challenges between Pickleball matches. These challenges could be related to problem-solving, communication, or strategy. For instance, a quick brainstorming session or a problem-solving challenge can precede each match, emphasizing the importance of teamwork both on and off the court.
- Spirit Awards:
Introduce awards to recognize exceptional teamwork, sportsmanship, and improvement. This adds a competitive yet positive element to the event and reinforces the importance of collaboration.
- Networking Breaks:
Incorporate breaks between games for networking and casual conversations. This allows team members to connect on a personal level, fostering stronger relationships that can translate to improved collaboration in the workplace.
- Catering and Socializing:
Provide refreshments and a casual lunch to create opportunities for informal discussions. Casual socializing is crucial for team bonding, and sharing a meal together can further strengthen the sense of camaraderie.
- Reflection and Closing:
Conclude the event with a brief reflection session. Participants can share their experiences, lessons learned, and how they can apply the teamwork and communication skills from the Pickleball event in their work environment.
- Takeaways and Memorabilia:
Provide participants with personalized Pickleball-related memorabilia, such as custom paddles, t-shirts, or certificates. These serve as lasting reminders of the team-building experience.
A Pickleball-based team-building event combines physical activity, strategy, and camaraderie, creating a unique and memorable experience that enhances team dynamics.
I​f you have any questions about the organization of a pickleball tournament, contact us at westonpicckleballclub@gmail.com
