Bahia-Prcincipe - Riviera Maya
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Location: Riviera Maya, Mexico
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When: May 4th – May 8th
- 4.5 Star Resort
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Play in three tournaments over 4 nights!
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Free Entry fee into all tournament divisions!
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Excursions, snorkeling, sailing, entertainment, golfing, and more is available!
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Nightly events!
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Transportation and meals are included!
Location
Destination Pickleball is hosting a DUPR sanctioned tournament at the Hard Rock located in the Riviera Maya. The resort offers two tennis courts for the event, complete with stunning views of the crystal blue Caribbean Sea. Guests will enjoy playing beneath a canopy of palm trees and salty sea breezes while competing to win prize money. With professional staff to assist you throughout your stay, guests can feel secure while they perfect their pickleball skills in paradise.
Event Itinerary
Tournament play will be between the hours of 8am – 1pm if it doesn’t rain. Otherwise, the tournament will continue to be pushed back and/or the matches will be shorted to USAP standards.
Schedule:
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- Thursday: Arrive and learn how to play Pickleball with professional coaches (1:30pm-8pm)
- Friday: 8am-1pm doubles tournament
- Saturday: 8am-1pm mixed doubles tournament
- Sunday: 8am-1pm singles/doubles tournament
- Monday: Transportation back to airport
Quality Competition
Destination Pickleball provides quality competition by hosting DUPR sanctioned tournaments that are competitive and fair for all levels of players. The tournament system utilizes a variety of factors to create brackets that ensure parity between competitors, such as skill level, age, gender, and location. The automated bracketing process also allows for quick and easy tournament creation, so everyone can enjoy the game without worrying about the fairness of the competition.
Referees
Destination Pickleball is proud to provide USAP registered referees for their DUPR sponsored tournament, ensuring athletes a fair and enjoyable game. The referees will be highly experienced in the rules of the game, allowing them to properly engage with players and explain rules for those who are just starting out. They will ensure that games run smoothly and efficiently, so that all players can enjoy playing competitively and safely. Referees will have expertise in different levels of play – from beginner to advanced – so that each player’s experience is tailored to their skill level and competitive spirit. Destination Pickleball is committed to delivering a high quality tournament experience for all participants through top-notch referees and fair play standards.
Quality Food and Hydration
Destination Pickleball provides quality food and hydration for its attendees. The hydration stations and the food are of the highest quality. Attendees will be able to look forward to all meals and drinks.
Explore
At Destination Pickleball, attendees can explore the Riviera Maya region and its beautiful landscapes, culture, and people. With activities like snorkeling off white sandy beaches of Cozumel or visiting Mayan ruins such as Tulum, there is something for everyone to enjoy and explore in this breathtaking region. Every day, the tournament is expected to finish at 1pm. That means travelers may choose to take part in excursions through the jungle or kayak along the crystal-clear lagoons the rest of the day. Tournament attendees will be able to enjoy an array of free non-motorized water sports activities.
Nightly Events
At Destination Pickleball’s 4-night event , you can look forward to unique nightly activities. Every night guests can look forward to entertainment! Explore the possibilities such as wine tastings, poolside salsa-dancing lessons and live music performances on the beach. For those looking for added adventure, there will also be a selection of outdoor recreational activities available through the upgrade selection, like snorkeling trips and sailing sunsets. It is sure to be an unforgettable experience!
Transportation
Destination Pickleball offers a safe and stress-free way to travel to and from the tournament by providing convenient transportation options, such as safe and reliable shuttles and even flights can be included in the package. Attendees can feel secure knowing that their rides are handled securely and efficiently, giving them peace of mind to focus on the tournament.
Winnings
Winners of Destination Pickleball tournaments get an unbeatable experience like no other. Not only do they receive incredible prizes such as free excursions, massages and swag, but also the opportunity to compete in the next tournament with their partner – worth over $2,500… FOR FREE! With all these amazing rewards, players from all skill levels can now enjoy a unique and unforgettable experience – make sure to register for our tournaments today and don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity!
Emergency Contact
Destination Pickleball is committed to making sure attendees have a safe and enjoyable event. Before the tournament starts, everyone will receive an emergency contact number that connects to our onsite Destination Staff. This means attendees can call/text any time with questions or issues and get an immediate response. Our team will be available 24/7 during the event in case of transportation delays, weather changes, medical concerns, or if athletes need anything else to make the experience great! We want everyone to be able to relax and enjoy the tournament knowing they have support right away.
Rain Delay
Destination Pickleball follows the USAP rain delay regulations, which states that if it rains during a match, sets will be shortened instead of the standard two out of three. All matches must adhere to these protocols until the weather conditions allow play to return to normal.
Refunds
Destination Pickleball offers a generous refund policy, giving customers up to two weeks after purchase to receive a full 100% refund. If requested after the two week period, they will offer an 80% credit towards another event. This allows customers to make sure they are completely satisfied with their experience when booking tickets for Destination Pickleball events.