2020 Pueblo El Mirage Kokopelli Klassic

New this year! Kokopelli Klassic Skills Camp featuring Gigi LeMaster and Team

As part of this year's tournament, the Kokopelli Klassic is excited to announce that internationally-recognized pro player Gigi LeMaster and her team of top-ranked pro players and trainers will be offering players a unique opportunity to participate in a one-day skills camp. In addition to Gigi, trainers include Joy Leising, Christine Barksdale, Matt Staub, Jim Hackenberg, and Steve Wong. Players registered for the tournament will get first priority to sign-up. Cost is $75 for this all-day skills clinic for registered tournament players. See below for more info!

Registration Opens:

Thursday, November 14 - 7:00 PM

Format:

• Skill/age - 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 and 5.0 (age groups 19+, 50+, 60+, 65+ and 70+).
• Double elimination for events with six (6) or more teams.
• Double round robin for events with three (3) teams.
• Single round robin for events with four (4) or five (5) teams.
• All round robins will be 2/3 to 11, win by 2. 
• Tournament director reserves the right to combine brackets when there aren't enough teams in an event.

Schedule:

• Saturday, February 15 - Women's Doubles
• Sunday, February 16 - Mixed Doubles
• Monday, February 17 - Men's Doubles
• Tuesday, February 18 - Kokopelli Klassic Skills Camp Featuring Gigi LeMaster and Team (see below). Note: Cost not inluded in registration. Priority will be given to registered players (see below for more info).

Cost:

• $65.00 (includes registration, all events, ref and line judge fees).
• $10 discount for Pueblo El Mirage club members.

Ball:

• Durafast 40

Player Gift Bag:

• Dry fit shirt included in player bag along with other fun items.

Other Info:

• Check-in starts at 7:30 AM each day. First events of the day start promptly at 8:00 AM.
• Players must check in at least 30 minutes before their event is scheduled to start, even if you have a bye. Please note some events may start earlier than published times if we are running ahead of schedule.
• Start times may change up to the day of your event. Please check the PT website for the most current information on the night before you are scheduled to play. 
• All entrants must be a USAPA member. To join or renew your membership go to http://www.usapa.org/membership-renewal/.
• We will monitor events as they fill up and will do our best to accomodate those on wait lists. You do not have to pay your registration fee until you are moved into an event.
• Referees will be paid $5 (not certified) and $7 (certified).
• No dogs or pets permitted at the venue for player and spectator safety. Strictly enforced by resort management.
• Any player sustainting a head injury will not be permitted to resume play that day. There are no exceptions.
• Events may be modified or canceled due to inclement weather.
• Players, make sure you read the player letter and pre-match instructions before you arrive for your event. They will be available on this website and emailed to you a week or two prior to the tournament.

Please note:

You will not appear in the event list until you have paid your registration fee. Fees are to be paid when you register. Players are not confirmed in the tournament until they have paid and have a partner. Players paid and with partners will take priority, and once an event is filled players without partners and/or not paid will be placed on the wait list.

Players who are on the wait list and do not get into any event will receive a FULL refund.

Kokopelli Klassic Skills Camp featuring Gigi LeMaster and Team

General Info:

• All day skills camp - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Pro exhibition games at end of day.
• Cost: $75
• Registered tournament players get first option to sign up. Registration for all others will open December 1.
• Players will be grouped by skill level (3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, etc.) 

Main emphasis will be on strategy, with key focus on the following: