2022 BEER CITY OPEN Sponsored by AHC Hospitality

Competition Events

Men's Singles (3.0 or greater skill levels only) (5.0 or lower skill levels only): Wed 07/20/22
   (Skill levels and age groups within skill levels. Age Groups: 19+,35+,50+,55+,60+,65+,70+)
   Price $40.00
    - Limited to 70 players

Women's Singles (3.0 or greater skill levels only) (5.0 or lower skill levels only): Wed 07/20/22
   (Skill levels and age groups within skill levels. Age Groups: 19+,35+,50+,55+,60+,65+,70+)
   Price $40.00
    - Limited to 50 players

Women's PRO Singles $$ (4.5 or greater skill levels only): Thu 07/21/22
   Price $100.00
    - Limited to 16 players

Men's PRO Singles $$ (4.5 or greater skill levels only): Thu 07/21/22
   Price $100.00
    - Limited to 22 players

Senior Pro Mixed Doubles (4.0 or greater skill levels only): Thu 07/21/22
   Price $90.00
    - Limited to 16 teams

Mixed Doubles 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+ (3.0 or greater skill levels only) (5.0 or lower skill levels only): Thu 07/21/22
   (Skill levels and age groups within skill levels. Age Groups: 50+,55+,60+,65+,70+)
   Price $40.00
    - Limited to 70 teams

PRO Mixed Doubles $$ (5.0 or greater skill levels only): Fri 07/22/22
   Price $100.00
    - Limited to 28 teams

Women's Senior Pro Doubles (4.0 or greater skill levels only): Fri 07/22/22
   Price $90.00
    - Limited to 16 teams

Men's Senior Pro Doubles (4.0 or greater skill levels only): Fri 07/22/22
   Price $90.00
    - Limited to 16 teams

Mixed Doubles 19+, 35+ (3.0 or greater skill levels only) (5.0 or lower skill levels only): Fri 07/22/22
   (Skill levels and age groups within skill levels. Age Groups: 19+,35+)
   Price $40.00
    - Limited to 65 teams

Men's PRO Doubles $$ (5.0 or greater skill levels only): Sat 07/23/22
   Price $100.00
    - Limited to 18 teams

Women's PRO Doubles $$ (5.0 or greater skill levels only) (5.0 or lower skill levels only): Sat 07/23/22
   Price $100.00
    - Limited to 20 teams

Mens Doubles 3.0-5.0 50+, 55+ (3.0 or greater skill levels only) (5.0 or lower skill levels only): Sat 07/23/22
   (Skill levels and age groups within skill levels. Age Groups: 50+,55+)
   Price $40.00
    - Limited to 30 teams

Mens Doubles 19+,35+ <=4.5 (4.5 or lower skill levels only): Sat 07/23/22
   (Skill levels and age groups within skill levels. Age Groups: 19+,35+)
   Price $40.00
    - Limited to 60 teams

Womens Doubles (3.0 or greater skill levels only) (5.0 or lower skill levels only): Sun 07/24/22
   (Skill levels and age groups within skill levels. Age Groups: 19+,35+,50+,55+,60+,65+,70+)
   Price $40.00
    - Limited to 60 teams

Men's Doubles 60+, 65+, 70+ (3.0 or greater skill levels only) (5.0 or lower skill levels only): Sun 07/24/22
   (Skill levels and age groups within skill levels. Age Groups: 60+,65+,70+)
   Price $40.00
    - Limited to 20 teams

Mens Doubles 5.0 19+, 35+ (4.5 or greater skill levels only) (5.0 or lower skill levels only): Sun 07/24/22
   (by age groups: 19+,35+)
   Price $40.00
    - Limited to 20 teams

Player List

Event Player List

• Men's Singles
• Women's Singles

• Women's PRO Singles $$
• Men's PRO Singles $$
• Senior Pro Mixed Doubles
• Mixed Doubles 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+

• PRO Mixed Doubles $$
• Women's Senior Pro Doubles
• Men's Senior Pro Doubles
• Mixed Doubles 19+, 35+

• Men's PRO Doubles $$
• Women's PRO Doubles $$
• Mens Doubles 3.0-5.0 50+, 55+
• Mens Doubles 19+,35+ <=4.5

• Womens Doubles
• Men's Doubles 60+, 65+, 70+
• Mens Doubles 5.0 19+, 35+

• Womens Pro Singles $$ Wait List
• Mens Pro Singles $$ Wait List
• Senior Pro Mixed Doubles Wait List
• Mixed Pro Doubles $$ Wait List
• Women's Senior Pro Doubles Wait List
• Men's Senior PRO Doubles Waitlist
• Mens Pro Doubles $$ Wait List
• Womens Pro Doubles $$ Wait List
• Men's Doubles 3.0-5.0 50+ Wait List
• Mixed Doubles 50+ 60+, 70+ Waitlist
• Mens Doubles 19+ & 35+ Wait List
• Womens Doubles 50+, 60+, 70+ Wait List
• Women's Doubles Wait List
• Mens Doubles 60+, 70+ Wait List
• Womens Singles Wait List
• Mens Singles Wait List
• Mixed Doubles 19+ & 35+ Wait List
• Men's Doubles 5.0 19+, 35+ Waitlist

Food

Every player will get a ticket worth $5, to use at any Food Truck or the Refreshment Center or Perrin Beer Tent at Belknap, for each day they are playing.  The tickets will be good for any day during the tournament, but has no cash value.  If your item is less than $5 you will not be able to get change back.  There are many restaurants in the area including a Subway and Jimmy Johns within a few blocks. 

Please keep in mind that the food trucks may not offer the type of food you prefer so please plan accordingly.  We will also provide water and snacks in the Player/Volunteer Tent up on the hill.

Lodging / Accommodations

AHC Hospitality is the official Hotel Partner of the 2022 BEER CITY OPEN! Located in the heart of the Hotel District in Downtown Grand Rapids, each are located just minutes away from Belknap Park. All the hotels are within a few blocks of each other, and three are connected by a climate-controlled skywalk. Check back for information about exclusive hotel packages coming soon!  The collection of AHC Hospitality properties are:

• Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton (skywalk accessible)
• JW Marriott – Grand Rapids (skywalk accessible)
• Courtyard by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown (skywalk accessible)
• Hyatt Place Grand Rapids/Downtown
• AC Hotel by Marriott Downtown Grand Rapids Downtown
• Morton Hotel

Tournament Website -  https://www.beercityopen.com

Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton - $149*

Discover historic charm and modern comforts at the Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton. Nestled along the Grand River, enjoy skywalk access to various hot spots downtown, or choose one of the eight restaurants and bars in the hotel.

* Discounted rate based on availability.

Courtyard by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown - $149*

Located in the middle of the energetic Grand Rapids scene, the Downtown Courtyard by Marriott delivers choices and convenience for business and leisure travelers alike. From the welcoming lobby and the functional, relaxing rooms to the friendly service and city views, it’s a stay you’ll feel good about.

* Discounted rate based on availability.

JW Marriott Grand Rapids – Starting at $299

The JW Marriott Grand Rapids is everything you would expect and nothing you could have imagined. Situated in the Hotel District in Downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, the JW Marriott Grand Rapids is meticulously designed for both business and pleasure. As the first JW Marriott hotel in the Midwest, the hotel offers 337 well-appointed, smoke-free rooms and suites on 23 posh floors. Each of which is outfitted with atypical amenities like a 42" LCD TV, as well as numerous other uncommon personal luxuries.

AC Hotel Grand Rapids Downtown – Starting at $149

Within the hotel’s 19th-century façade, modern, European-inspired décor offers a serene backdrop for your stay. Once settled, satisfy your curiosity and find inspiration as you peruse our in-house library. The promise of tapas, complemented by our signature G+T cocktail, will draw you into the meticulously curated ambiance of the AC Lounge. Venture outside our walls, and you’ll find no shortage of buzzing, critically acclaimed eateries, coffee roasters, and craft breweries. From arena shows to pubs and clubs, AC Hotel Grand Rapids Downtown offers both easy access and quiet refuge in a boutique-style hotel, all in one sophisticated city center destination.

Morton Hotel – Starting at $249

At the Morton Hotel, discover modern, pooch approved, residential extended stay lodgings for you and your dog. Each of our studio, one, and two-bedroom options include a full kitchen along with a washer & dryer. The Bauhaus-inspired interiors are fresh, inviting and comfortable. Our dog-friendly design provides everything you and your pup might need, so you can travel without the stress of kennels or finding dog-sitters. Located in the bustling Hotel District of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, this vibrant retreat is community-oriented and offers dynamic city stays for dogs and dog-lovers. Here, you’ll experience local flavors as you meet new friends.

Hyatt Place Grand Rapids/Downtown – Starting at $199

Make yourself at home in the Hotel District, in Downtown Grand Rapids, steps from the Grand Rapids Art Museum and Van Andel Arena. Whether you’re touring the breweries of “Beer City USA” or the art collections at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Hyatt Place Grand Rapids / Downtown puts you at the center of the action.

Other Registration Info

Your UTPR at the time of registration is what we will use for this event.  We will NOT accept UTPR adjustment requests!

ALERT - DO NOT IGNORE

ALL PLAYERS MUST READ - PLAYER RESPONSIBILITY

Pro events

·       READ BELOW BEFORE REGISTERING

·     DO NOT MAKE TRAVEL PLANS for Pro/Sr. Pro events until you have received an email confirmation stating your confirmed status for the event. ​

ALL PLAYERS

What does it mean to be registered?

• Player in a singles amateur/senior pro event
  • has registered and paid their tournament fees
• Player in a doubles amateur/senior pro event
  • both players have registered
  • both players have paid their tournament fees -
• Player in a singles pro event
  • has registered and paid their tournament fees
• Player in a doubles pro event
  • both players have registered
  • both players have paid their tournament fees

You or your team could be moved to the waitlist

• if both players are not registered
• if both players have not paid all tournament fees
• if you have not been approved to play a pro event
• Contract to play is between players and it is their responsibility to comply with the tournament requirements to participate as stated above - player responsibility

Event fees
Registration fee is $80 
Per Event Fee for Amateur is $40, Pro is $100 and Senior Pro $90

Golden Ticket

The Golden Tickets are for the 2022 USA Pickleball National tournament in Indian Wells, CA.  These are awarded to the Gold Medal Winners ONLY.

Amateurs wishing to play into pro/senior pro brackets

• Players may only play in one event per day
• All players must have a minimum 4.5 Official UTPR to play in any Pro Event (partners included)
• All players must have a minimum 4.0 Official UTPR to play in any Senior Pro Event (partners included)
• If event is full, then priority is given to 5.0 UTPR skill rated players over 4.5 UTPR skill rated players.
• If capacity for pro/senior pro bracket has been reached
  • players/teams will be moved to an amateur event if there is capacity in the amateur events
  • if not, you will be placed on the amateur event waitlist.
• Amateur players ensure you want to take this risk before signing up for a pro event. 

Playing in Amateur Brackets:

• Players with a UTPR 5.5 or higher are NOT eligible to play in the amateur events 
• Players may only play in one event per day
• Brackets will be filled on a first come basis.
  • As a waitlist develops, we will be managing bracket sizes to accommodate demand. 
  • Therefore, bracket maximums may be adjusted from registration opening to the creation of brackets and schedule.

Cancellation Policy

FINAL DATE TO WITHDRAW AND RECEIVE A REFUND IS 7/1/2022

• A processing fee of $10.00 will be incurred if you withdraw prior to the withdrawal deadline.

• NO REFUNDS will be issued after the deadline.

• To officially withdraw, send an email to Brandon Schmeling-Registration Coordinator - let me know if you are withdrawing from an event or the entire tournament. 

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY - If weather is a factor, every effort will be made to play matches outdoors.  However we do have an indoor backup facility at the Grand Rapids Racquet & Fitness Club.  Same surface and same ball.

Directions

Belknap Park, 30 Coldbrook NE, Grand Rapids, MI  49503

There is a Color Run in downtown Grand Rapids on Saturday morning so it would make sense to come to Belknap from the East or North on that day.

From the North or Northwest

Take southbound US-131 to Leonard St. exit 87. Turn left on Leonard and continue one half mile to Plainfield. Turn right on Plainfield one eighth of a mile to Coldbrook St. (Plainfield becomes Division St. at Coldbrook) and turn left. Continue East on Coldbrook to Belknap Field. The parking lot is shared with Griff’s Ice House.

From the South

Take northbound US-131 to Leonard St. exit 87. Turn right on Leonard (the far right lane after you exit) and continue one half mile to Plainfield. Turn right on Plainfield one eighth of a mile to Coldbrook St. (Plainfield becomes Division St. at Coldbrook) and turn left. Continue East on Coldbrook to Belknap Field. The parking lot is shared with Griff’s Ice House.

From the East or Southwest

As you get into downtown Grand Rapids, take northbound US-131 to Leonard St. exit 87. Turn right on Leonard (the far right lane after you exit) and continue one half mile to Plainfield. Turn right on Plainfield one eighth of a mile to Coldbrook St. (Plainfield becomes Division St. at Coldbrook) and turn left. Continue East on Coldbrook to Belknap Field.  The parking lot is shared with Griff’s Ice House.

INDOOR BACK UP FACILITY

GRAND RAPIDS RACQUET & FITNESS

4940 PLAINFIELD AVE NE  GR, MI 49525

Leaving Belknap Park – Turn left on Coldbrook

At blinking red light, turn right on Plainfield Ave

Go 6.4 miles to 4940 Plainfield, should take about 20 min.

Format

The tournament directiors reserve the right to combine skill levels in the 70+ age/skill brackets.

Rules/Format of Play

ALL GAMES ARE WIN BY 2

Doubles Events:

Double Elimination for all divisions of 6 or more.  Amateur Double Elimination brackets will be 2 out of 3 games to 11 in the Winners Bracket and 1 game to 15 in all Opportunity Bracket matches including the Bronze Medal Match.  The Gold Medal Matches will be 2 of 3 to 11.  Pro Bronze Medal Matches will be 2 of 3 games to 11.

Round Robin for divisions with 5 or less teams.  Divisions with 1 to 3 teams will be combined with another division at our discretion, however we will not combine skill levels or run a draw with less than 4 entrants, unless absolutely necessary. The format will be one game to 15 or 21.  If necessary we may run a RR 2 of 3 games to 11.

You must play at the skill level of the higher rated player, or above.  If you are not rated, we reserve the right to move you to a higher bracket if we deem it appropriate. Where age is used to form brackets, it is the age of the younger partner.

Singles Events

Non Pro singles divisions will play ALL matches 1 game to 15 in either Double Elimination or Round Robin formats. This includes all Medal Matches as well.

The Pro Singles events will be traditional double elimination 2 of 3 games to 11 in Winners Bracket, 1 game to 15 in the Opportunity Bracket, INCLUDING THE BRONZE MEDAL MATCH.  Gold Medal Match will be 2 of 3 games to 11 as usual for Pro Singles.

The Tournament Directors reserves the right to make changes to any bracket format for any reason including weather.  The Tournament Directiors also reserve the right to combine skill levels in the 70+ age/skill brackets if necessary.

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