PPA n2grate DC Open

Registration Dates

• Open: 06/14/22
• Closed: 10/09/22

Tournament Dates

• Starts: 10/20/22
• Ends: 10/23/22

Cancellation Dates

• Cancellation Deadline: 09/08/22

Location

JTCC
5200 Campus Dr
College Park, MD 20740

Registration

• Player's age as of: 12/31/22
• Minimum Age of Player: 10
• Final Registration Deadline: 10/09/22
• Tournament Sanctioning: Not Sanctioned
• Registration - $90.00
• When registering online, online waiver signature is used.
• Online payment via PayPal is available. PayPal also allows credit card payments.

Additional Info

• Primary Ball: Onix Dura Fast 40
• Livestreaming: Y

Event Schedule

Competition Events

Player List

Lodging / Accommodations

The PPA has negotiated travel deals for each of their tournaments. These hotels will feature discounted rates and other perks, such as shuttles, when applicable. These deals are limited and will sell out!

TOWNE PLACE SUITES COLLEGE PARK

8 minutes from the venue

$159-$199 night    Book by 9/23 for discount rate 

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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES COLLEGE PARK

7  minutes from the venue

$109-$159 night  Book by 9/23 for discount rate

BOOK HERE

Hertz Rental Car is graciously offering up to 20% off car rentals to PPA Players, Spectators, and Fans!

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Other Registration Info

PAYMENT/PARTNER POLICY

Players must be paid and have a registered and paid partner to be confirmed.  Players not paid and without registered and paid partners will be moved to a wait list if the division in which a spot is being held is filled with fully registered and paid teams. 

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY

PPA events are outdoor events.   If weather or any other unforeseen circumstance occurs the PPA will do all it can to play matches.   If brackets are in mid play when a weather or unforeseen circumstance occurs the situation will be evaluated on a case by case basis to determine if the bracket may be finished or if winners may be determined. 

September 8, 2022 - CANCELLATION DEADLINE (for refunds minus a $25 withdrawal fee):

No refunds for any reason after the CANCELLATION DEADLINE ABOVE unless the Registration & Weather Insurance Policy has been purchased prior to the CANCELLATION DEADLINE ABOVE.

REGISTRATION & WEATHER INSURANCE POLICY:

If you withdraw before CANCELLATION DEADLINE ABOVE, you will be issued a full refund (with a $25 processing fee deducted) without the need to purchase Registration Insurance.

During registration you may choose to purchase the Registration & Weather Insurance in the event you have to cancel out of the event after CANCELLATION DEADLINE ABOVE. See the policy for specific coverage details. The insurance will also cover your event fee in the case your event is cancelled due to weather without a make-up day option.

PARTNER REPLACEMENT POLICY:

Any registered player losing a partner must replace that partner with an already registered player. The replacement must be in the same skill/age group that you are scheduled to play. Players can play down in age and up in skill.   Replacements need to be known and communicated to rgweaver56@gmail.com by 6pm the day before you are scheduled to play.  Replacements can be found on the players needing partners list.

Cancellation Policy

September 8, 2022 - CANCELLATION DEADLINE (for refunds minus a $25 withdrawl fee):

No refunds for any reason after the CANCELLATION DEADLINE ABOVE unless the Registration & Weather Insurance Policy has been purchased prior to the CANCELLATION DEADLINE ABOVE.

REGISTRATION & WEATHER INSURANCE POLICY:

If you withdraw before CANCELLATION DEADLINE ABOVE, you will be issued a full refund (with a $25 processing fee deducted) without the need to purchase Registration Insurance.

During registration you may choose to purchase the Registration & Weather Insurance in the event you have to cancel out of the event after CANCELLATION DEADLINE ABOVE. See the policy for specific coverage details. The insurance will also cover your event fee in the case your event is cancelled due to weather without a make-up day option.

Directions

JTCC
5200 Campus Drive
College Park, MD 20740

Google Map

Format

SR OPEN AND AMATEUR FORMAT:

Double Elimination with no come around (i.e.if a team loses a match the best they can do is bronze. They cannot come around to win the gold).

* 5 team minimum for under 70 events.  Events will be combined if less than 5 teams.  70+ events will be combined by age.  Under 65 will be combined by skill. 

* Main Draw: Matches consist of a best of 3 game format with each game to 11, win by 2 points.

* Consolation: Each match consists of one game to 15, win by two points except for the final match which determines 3rd place.

* Round Robin for divisions of 5 teams (doubles only, singles 5 player divisions play Double Elimination), 4 teams, and 3 teams for 70+ only. Winners will be determined by matches won, head to head, and point differential.

The event has the right to shorten match formats if weather poses scheduling delays.

PRO FORMAT:

Double Elimination with no come around (i.e.if a team loses a match the best they can do is bronze. They cannot come around to win the gold).

Championship Sunday Format:
* Double Elimination Consolation (if you lose best you can take is third)
* Main Draw 2/3 to 11 win by 2
* Back Draw 1 to 15 win by 2
* Bronze Medal Match 2/3 to 11 win by 2
* Gold Medal Match 3/5 to 11 win by 2
* Official Ball Dura Fast 40

Note: Gold medal matches for all pro events (not senior open) are played on Championship Sunday