
The Japan Open Pickleball Championships
Fri 10/04/19 thru Sun 10/06/19
Registration Closed
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- Competition Events
- Food
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- Cancellation Policy
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The results for this tournament will not be counted toward calculating UTPRs.
Registration Dates
- Open: 05/01/19
- Closed: 09/27/19
Tournament Dates
- Starts: 10/04/19
- Ends: 10/06/19
Cancellation Dates
- Cancellation Deadline: 09/27/19
Location
Japan
Kanbayashi Total Field
Yamanouchi
Registration
- Player's age as of: 12/31/19
- Minimum Age of Player: 0
- Early Registration Deadline: 09/27/19
- Final Registration Deadline: 09/27/19
- Tournament Sanctioning: Not Sanctioned
- Registration - $20.00
- Registration includes: Free Towel
- When registering online, online waiver signature is used.
- Online payment via PayPal is available.
Event Schedule
10/05/19 | Event |
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Time | Main |
10:00am | Mens Doubles Skill/Age Groups 3.5,3.0:19+,60+,65+,70+,75+,80+ Womens Doubles Skill/Age Groups 3.5,3.0:19+,60+,65+,70+,75+,80+ |
11:00am | Womens Doubles Skill/Age Groups 5.0,4.5,4.0:19+,60+,65+,70+,75+,80+ |
-- | Mens Doubles Skill/Age Groups 5.0:19+,60+,65+,70+,75+,80+ |
10/06/19 | Event |
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Time | Main |
9:30am | Mixed Doubles Skill/Age Groups 3,5,3.0:60+,65+ Mixed Doubles Skill/Age Groups 3.5,3.0:19+ Mixed Doubles Skill/Age Groups 4.0:19+ |
10:15am | Mixed Doubles Skill/Age Groups 5.0,4.5:19+,60+ |
Competition Events
(All events: $20.00 each)
Womens Doubles Skill/Age Groups (3.0 or greater skill levels only) (5.0 or lower skill levels only): Sat 10/05/19
(Skill levels and age groups within skill levels. Age Groups: 19+,60+,65+,70+,75+,80+)
Mens Doubles Skill/Age Groups (3.0 or greater skill levels only) (5.0 or lower skill levels only): Sat 10/05/19
(Skill levels and age groups within skill levels. Age Groups: 19+,60+,65+,70+,75+,80+)
Mixed Doubles Skill/Age Groups (3.0 or greater skill levels only) (5.0 or lower skill levels only): Sun 10/06/19
(Skill levels and age groups within skill levels. Age Groups: 19+,60+,65+,70+,75+,80+)
Player List
Player | From |
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Allaben, Joan | Vonore,TN |
Binkauski, Lyanne(Kapiolani) | Mililani,HI |
Chang, Yung-chang | CTPA TW |
Chen, Jheng-ming | CTPA, TW |
Chen, Ting-Yu | CTPA,TW |
Cheng, Tsung hsi | CTPA, TW |
Chia Hsin, Chan | CTPA, TW |
Chiang, Wayne | CTPA, TW |
Chin, Joe | Red Deer Pickleball Club |
Chow, Kwang chuan | CHINA HONG KONG PICKLEBALL ANYWHERE |
Dissette, Brenda | Chicago,IL |
Dissette, Carl | PGA West |
Fritz-Krockow, Hiko | Summit county |
Funamoto, Akito | æ¥éããã¯ã«ãº |
Gillis, Kealani(Kea) | Honolulu, Hawaii |
Gregg, Pilahi | Kailua Pukaball (Pickleball) Ohana |
Hermacinski, Ursula | Steamboat Springs Pickleball Association |
Huang, Cheng jyun | CTPA, TW |
Ige, Darlene | Oahu Pickleball Association |
Iimori, Kunimasa(Fanaen) | Ueda Pickleball Club |
Kakizawa, Akira | Pecos pickleball club |
Kawamura, Takashi(Takoji) | Nagano Pickleball Club |
Kitagawa, Ritsu | Nagano Pickleball Club |
Kobayashi, Hiroki | æ¥éããã¯ã«ãº |
Kobayashi, Tammy | Lihue,HI |
Koga, Masaaki | Hachioji Pickles |
Kwok, Man wai | CHINA HONG KONG PICKLEBALL ANYWHERE |
Lau, Corinne | Oahu Pickleball Association |
Lee, Maria | Emerald Valley Pickleball Club |
Lee, Mike | Emerald Valley Pickleball Club |
Leung, Keung | Hong Kong Pickle Ball Elite Association |
Leung, Yin Kiu(Kevin) | Hong Kong Pickleball Elite Association |
Li Wei, Chen | CTPA, TW |
Liu, Li | , |
Liu, Wynne | CTPA |
Luu, Edward | , |
MacIntosh, Scott | Kitchener/Waterloo |
McMahon, Nancy | Lihue Tennis Courts |
Misickova, Lenka | FIT Sports Club |
Mitsui, Haruyo | ueda, |
Mitsui, Kentaro(Ken) | Ueda city,Nagano pref, |
Moore, Daniel | Team Paddletek |
Moore, Stephen | team paddletek |
Moore, Susan | Team Paddletek |
Nakagawa, Mae | Oahu Pickleball Association |
Nakato, Issei | Nagano Pickleball Club |
Nakazawa, Atsuko | Nagano Pickleball Club |
O'Quinn, Jake | , |
Ogawa, Eiichiro | , |
OQuinn, Shari(Shar) | Pickleball Station / South Sound |
Paul, Wang | CTPA, TW |
Peilun, Hsia | CTPA,TW |
Rose, Corey | Bend Pickleball |
Rose, Jeanne | Bend Pickleball |
Russo, Jason(Jay) | Team Selkirk |
Seki, Akiko | Hachiouji Pickles |
Seya, Hikaru | Nagano Pickleball Club |
Shen, Eddie | CTPA, TW |
Smith, Marne | Pickleball Nashville |
Sun, Wei-Hsiao | CTPA,TW |
Suwa, Takayuki(Wasu) | æ¥éããã¯ã«ãº |
Tanaka, Kiyoko | Oahu pickleball Association |
Tando, Hazel | Waimanalo |
Teraoka, Gordon | Honolulu,HI |
Thompson, Char | Palm Creek |
Thompson, Fred | Palm Creek |
Tseng, Yung-Hsin | Chinese Taipei Pickleball Association |
Wise, Barbara | Robson Ranch Denton TX |
Wise, Bill | Robson Ranch Denton TX |
Yagi, Susan | Kitchener Y |
The Japan Open Pickleball Championships
ジャパンオープン
ピックルボール選手権
In Yamanouchi, Japan
長野県山ノ内町
Hosted by the Japan Pickleball Association (JPA)
in support of Super Senior International Pickleball Association (SSIPA)
担当:日本ピックルボール協会(JPA)
スーパーシニア国際ピックルボール協会(SSIPA)
First International Pickleball Tournament in Japan!
日本初国際ピックルボール大会!
Yamanouchi is a beautiful area of rural Japan just 2.5 hours from Tokyo famous for it’s Snow Monkeys. Sister cities of Vail, Colorado it offers world-class ski resorts, hiking and outdoor activities. Shibu Onsen, a village in Yamanouchi, is a 1300-year-old hot spring village where samurai from local clans would recover from battles. It is now a hot spring retreat with traditional Japanese inns, various dining options and authentic Japanese culture. Join us for a unique pickleball tournament experience with players from around Asia and around the world!
長野県山ノ内町は東京からわずか2時間半で行けます。そして、山ノ内町は世界で唯一温泉に入る猿を見ることができる地獄谷野猿公苑が有名な観光地です。雪景色の中、温泉に入る“スノーモンキー”を間近で見ることができます。また、日本有数の素晴しい自然に恵まれた志賀高原や北志賀高原と、温泉地として知られる湯量豊富な湯田中渋温泉郷の四季が楽しめます。河岸段丘や扇状地には水田、リンゴ・ブドウ・モモなどの耕作地が斜面に広がっていて美しい景色を満喫できます。山ノ内町の姉妹都市はアメリカのコロラド州ベイルです。ベイルも山ノ内町と同様に素晴らしいスキーリゾートやハイキングで有名ですが、ピックルボールはもちろんのこと、あらゆるアウトドアのアクティビティーを楽しむことができます。山ノ内町は1300年の歴史を誇る温泉郷として栄え、有名な川中島の戦いでは、戦いで傷ついた武士が渋温泉で傷を癒していたとされています。山ノ内町は伝統的な日本旅館、本格的な料理や日本文化を満喫できる温泉宿です。 観光を楽しみ、アジア各地や世界各地から参加される選手とピックルボールトーナメントに参加できるこのユニークな企画に皆さまのご参加をお待ちしています。--
Schedule:
Friday, October 4th: Practice Day
Saturday, October 5th: Men’s Doubles, Women's Doubles
Sunday, October 6th: Mixed Doubles
Monday, October 7th: Rain Day
Age groups will be Open and 60+
Skill Levels: Advanced (4.0+) and Intermediate (3.0+)
日程:
10月4日、金曜日:練習日、ラウンドロビン大会
10月5日、土曜日:男子ダブルス、女子ダブルス
10月6日、日曜日:ミックスダブルス
10月7日、月曜日:雨による延長日
大会グループ:一般、60+
スキルレベル:上級(4.0+)と中級(3.0+)
Entry deadline September 20th or event registration will be closed when the tournament director deems the day's events are full.
大会締め切り:9月20日
Tournament Ball: Onix Fuse
大会ボール:オニックスフューズ
REGISTRATION FEES: $20 per person, plus $20 for EACH event entered
参加費:20ドル、各種目20ドル追加
Free T-shirt will be included as a part of registration fee.
第一回ジャパンオープンTーシャツ付き!
For questions regarding registration from North America, contact Ford Roberson @ fordmroberson@gmail.com or call 325-280-0044.
日本語の問い合わせ:佐藤誠 makoto.sato@jpickleball.org
For questions regarding registration from Asia, contact Daniel Moore @ pickleballdaniel@gmail.com
Tournament Director: Ford Roberson.
トーナメンディレクラー:フォード・ロバーソン
Address: Kanbayashi Total Field
Postal Code: 381-0401
Nagano-ken, Shimotakai-gun, Yamanouchi-machi, Hirao 515
住所:上林総合グラウンド
〒381-0401 長野県下高井郡山ノ内町平穏 平穏515
Court Information:
10 Outdoor outdoor courts
Indoor wood gym in case of rain
コート情報:
屋外コート10面
雨の場合は室内体育館
Food
Food Information
Food Options Close to the Tournament Venue:
Enza Cafe
Selection of Japanese food including noodles, sushi, salads and coffee/snacks.
Open 9:30-5:00
Website: http://www.snowmonkeyresorts.com/restaurants/enzacafe/
The Farmhouse
Wide selection of Japanese and Western style food as well as several local craft beers on tap.
Open: Noon - 11:00 PM
Rausu-an
Authentic Japanese soba noodle restaurant making hand-made noodles and hot pots
Open: 11:30 - 3:00
No Website
Sobaroku
Japanese soba noodles restaurant with an all you can eat tempura bar
Open: 11:00 - 2:30
Website: https://www.facebook.com/sobaroku/
Food Options near Yudanaka Station
Goen
Selection of Japanese food including noodles, rice bowls, snacks and coffee
Open 10:00 - 10:30 PM
Website: http://www.snowmonkeyresorts.com/restaurants/goen/
Hakko
Locally sourced Japanese food.
Open 11:30 - 3:00, 6:00 - 11:00
Website: https://wakuwaku-yamanouchi.com/hakko/english.html
JIN Sushi
Serving high quality sushi made by hand in front of you.
Open 11:30 - 1:30, 5:00 - 11:00
No Website
Food Options in Shibu Onsen
Kaneshin
Mom and pop restaurant specializing in home cooked Japanese meals.
Open 11:30 - 2:30, 5:30 - 10:00
No Website
Ramen Tokumi
Homemade ramen noodle restaurant
Open 11:30 - 1:30, 5:30 - 10:00
No Website
Motoya
Izakaya style yakitori restaurant
Open 6:30 - 11:30
There will be local freshly picked fruit catered during the tournament that will be free for all participants!
Lodging / Accommodations
Lodging/Accommodation
Official Partner Properties
(these properties will provide transportation to/from tournament venue each day)
Cheapest Options near Yudanaka Station:
Zen Hostel and Bar
Renovated ryokan (Japanese style inn) that has been turned into a hostel with lounge areas and a cafe. No onsen (hot spring). Shared bathrooms and showers.
Shared Dormitory Room ¥2,500 - ¥3,000 yen ($22 - $27 USD) per person
Private Twin/Double Room ¥6,000 - ¥9,000 ($54 - $80) for 2 people
Website: http://zenhostel.net/
High Quality Hostel Aibiya
Renovated ryokan (Japanese style inn) with lounge areas and simple breakfast included. No cafe or onsen (hot spring). Shared bathrooms and showers.
Shared Dormitory Room ¥3,500 - ¥4,000 yen ($31 - $36 USD) per person
Private Twin/Double Room ¥7,500 - ¥10,000 ($67 - $$89) for 2 people
Website: https://hostelaibiya.com/en/
Japanese Style Ryokan (inn) near Yudanaka Station:
*Note: Japanese style accommodation means sleeping on a comfortable futon mattress laid on top of a tatami mat floor. Breakfast is usually Japanese.
Biyu no Yado
Newer ryokan (Japanese style inn) with large breakfast included, nice views, lounge and a large onsen (hot spring). En suite bathrooms and showers.
Private Twin/Double Room ¥20,000 - ¥22,000 ($179 - $196) for 2 people
Website: http://www.ryokan.or.jp/english/yado/main/42550
Cheapest Option in Shibu Onsen:
Koishiya Ryokan
Renovated ryokan (Japanese style inn) that has been turned into a guesthouse with lounge areas, dining and a cafe. No onsen (hot spring). Shared bathrooms and showers.
Private Twin/Double Room ¥8,000 - ¥11,000 ($71 - $98 USD) for 2 people
Website: http://yadoroku.jp/koishiya/en/
Japanese Style Ryokans (inns) in Shibu Onsen:
Suminoyu
Family ownded newer ryokan (Japanese style inn) with large breakfast included, nice views, lounge and a large onsen (hot spring). En suite bathrooms and showers.
Private Twin/Double Room ¥14,000 - ¥18,000 ($125 - $161 USD) for 2 people
Website: http://www.suminoyu.com/en/
Sakaeya Ryokan
Newly renovated (Japanese style inn) with large breakfast included, nice views, lounge and a large onsen (hot spring). En suite bathrooms and showers.
Private Twin/Double Room ¥23,000 - ¥26,000 ($205 - $232 USD) for 2 people
Website: https://www.e-sakaeya.jp/english/
Cancellation Policy
Players withdrawing prior to the registratoin deadline will receive a refund, if requested. No refunds issued after the deadline of 9/20/2019.
In the event of inclement weather, tournament management has scheduled a rain day for Monday, October 7th. All efforts will be made to complete events accordingly. No refunds issued for weather-related cancellations.
Directions
Transportation
From Narita International Airport:
Fastest Train Option:
Take the Narita Express (NEX) train from Narita International Airport to Tokyo Station (50 minutes). At Tokyo Station change to the Hokuriku Shinkansen (bullet train with green signs) to Nagano Station. (1.5 hours). From Nagano Station, take the Nagano Dentetsu Line to Yudanaka Station (45 minutes). One way cost: ¥10,460 yen ($93 USD)
Cheapest Option:
Take the Keisei bus from Narita International Airport to Tokyo Station (90 minutes). From Tokyo Station take the Chuo Line train (orange) to Shinjuku Station (15 minutes). From Shinjuku Station find the Busta Shinjuku bus terminal (South Exit of Shinjuku Station) and find the ticket counter for Nagano (3.5 hours). There will be a bus leaving every hour or so. From Nagano Station, take the Nagano Dentetsu Line to Yudanaka Station (45 minutes). One way cost: ¥5,500 yen ($49 USD)
Easiest Option:
Go to Chuo Taxi to reserve a direct transfer from Narita International Airport to Yamanouchi-Machi in Nagano Prefecture (4 hours).
Website:
https://chuotaxi.co.jp/english/
One way cost ¥15,200 yen ($135 USD)
From Haneda International Airport:
Fastest Train Option:
Take the Tokyo Monorail from Haneda International Airport to Hamamatsucho Station (25 minutes). At Hamamatsucho Station change to the Yamanote Line (light green) to Tokyo Station (9 minutes). At Tokyo Station, change to the Hokuriku Shinkansen (bullet train with green signs) to Nagano Station (1.5 hours). From Nagano Station, take the Nagano Dentetsu Line to Yudanaka Station (45 minutes). One way cost: ¥9,260 yen ($83 USD)
Cheapest Option:
Take the Tokyo Monorail from Haneda International Airport to Hamamatsucho Station (25 minutes). At Hamamatsucho Station change to the Yamanote Line (light green) to Shinjuku Station. From Shinjuku Station find the Busta Shinjuku bus terminal (South Exit of Shinjuku Station) and find the ticket counter for Nagano (3.5 hours). There will be a bus leaving every hour or so. From Nagano Station, take the Nagano Dentetsu Line to Yudanaka Station (45 minutes). One way cost: ¥5,200 yen ($46 USD)
Easiest Option:
Go to Chuo Taxi to reserve a direct transfer from Haneda International Airport to Yamanouchi-Machi in Nagano Prefecture (3.5 hours).
Website:
https://chuotaxi.co.jp/english/
One way cost ¥14,200 yen ($127 USD)
Transportation from Yudanaka Station to your Hotel
If you are staying at one of the official partner properties of the Japan Open, your accommodation will pick you up from Yudanaka Station and provide transportation to the tournament venue the following morning. There will also be a shuttle service at the tournament to take people to the lunch restaurant or to the hotels in the village.
Renting a Car
If you would like to rent a car, please reserve it from Nagano Station. Make sure you have a valid international driver’s license to rent a car in Japan.
The official partner of the Japan Open Pickleball Championships is Budget Rental Car Nagano Station. Website:
https://www.budgetrentacar.co.jp/en/shop/0551/
Luggage
Taking luggage on the train can be a hassle. A luggage delivery service called Takkyubin is available at the airport and will deliver luggage anywhere in Japan within 24 hours for around ¥2,000 yen ($18 USD). If you would like to forward your luggage directly to your hotel (it will arrive the next day) look up the address beforehand and find a Takkyubin counter at the airport. Information desks at the airport can direct you to the nearest Takkyubin counter.
Format
The format of play will be chosen by the tournament operations staff based on the number of registrants. Formats used will be standard 2/3 to 11 win by 2, 1 to 15 win by 2 as provided in the IFP rulebook.
For questions regarding on-site tournament information and registration from Asia, contact Daniel Moore @ pickleballdaniel@gmail.com.
For questions regarding registration from North America, contact Ford Roberson @ fordmroberson@gmail.com or call 325-280-0044.
Find Player
First: Click the first letter of the player's last name:
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZThen: click the player's name in the list below:
- Allaben, Joan
- Binkauski, Lyanne (Kapiolani)
- Chang, Yung-chang
- Chen, Jheng-ming
- Chen, Ting-Yu
- Cheng, Tsung hsi
- Chia Hsin, Chan
- Chiang, Wayne
- Chin, Joe
- Chow, Kwang chuan
- Dissette, Brenda
- Dissette, Carl
- Fritz-Krockow, Hiko
- Funamoto, Akito
- Gillis, Kealani (Kea)
- Goldberger, Ari
- Gregg, Pilahi
- Hermacinski, Ursula
- Huang, Cheng jyun
- Ige, Darlene
- Iimori, Kunimasa (Fanaen)
- Kakizawa, Akira
- Kawamura, Takashi (Takoji)
- Kitagawa, Ritsu
- Kobayashi, Hiroki
- Kobayashi, Tammy
- Koga, Masaaki
- Kukleski, David
- Kwok, Man wai
- Lau, Corinne
- Lee, Maria
- Lee, Mike
- Leung, Keung
- Leung, Yin Kiu (Kevin)
- Li Wei, Chen
- Liu, Li
- Liu, Wynne
- Luu, Edward
- MacIntosh, Scott
- McMahon, Nancy
- Misickova, Lenka
- Mitsui, Haruyo
- Mitsui, Kentaro (Ken)
- Moore, Daniel
- Moore, Stephen
- Moore, Susan
- Nakagawa, Mae
- Nakato, Issei
- Nakazawa, Atsuko
- O'Quinn, Jake
- OQuinn, Shari (Shar)
- Ogawa, Eiichiro
- Paul, Wang
- Peilun, Hsia
- Rose, Corey
- Rose, Jeanne
- Russo, Jason (Jay)
- Seki, Akiko
- Seya, Hikaru
- Shen, Eddie
- Smith, Marne
- Sun, Wei-Hsiao
- Suwa, Takayuki (Wasu)
- Tanaka, Kiyoko
- Tando, Hazel
- Teraoka, Gordon
- Thompson, Char
- Thompson, Fred
- Tseng, Yung-Hsin
- Wise, Barbara
- Wise, Bill
- Yagi, Susan
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