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KERRY PADEL CENTRE - 1ST PADEL TOURNAMENT

Hi all,

We are very excited to announce our first tournament here at Kerry Padel Centre. 
Players from all levels welcome, members, non-members, regular visitors and first timers at KPC. 🎾

🚨 21st + 22nd February 🚨 
Start time Saturday 21st - 10am 

Registration opens: Mon 19th January
Registration closes: Wed 18th February 
Sign up at reception | via email | via Instagram

Pairings:
- players can sign up with partners of their choice including mixed pairs

Format:
- Tournament format (groups/knockout) will be confirmed once entries close.

Categories: gold, silver, bronze

Gold
    •    You can play long rallies consistently
    •    You handle net play well
    •    You move to the net with purpose and know how to finish points
    •    You defend confidently using the walls
    •    You control the pace of the game (you know when to play fast or slow)
    •    You use lobs, bandejas or control shots to build the point
    •    You make few unforced errors
    •    You read the game well and position yourself correctly on court
    •    You look to win points with tactics and control, not just power

Silver
    •    You can maintain medium-length rallies (5–8 shots)
    •    You have direction in your shots (not just getting the ball over the net)
    •    You move to the net with intention, even if you don’t always dominate the point
    •    You are starting to use the walls in defence
    •    You know how to play lobs to regain the net
    •    You have the basic shots under control (forehand, backhand, volley)
    •    Sometimes you attack, sometimes you defend, but you still make mistakes
    •    You understand basic positioning on court

Bronze
    •    Rallies are usually short (2–4 shots)
    •    You find it difficult to keep the ball in play for several points in a row
    •    You play most shots after the bounce
    •    You rarely go to the net, or only when the ball is very easy
    •    Your safest option is simply returning the ball, without much control
    •    You are still learning how to use the walls
    •    You struggle to defend fast or deep balls

- It is vital to keep the tournament competitve and fun that participants are honest with their level selection.
- Players choose their own category; the tournament organisers reserve the right to move teams if required to maintain fair competition.

Price, Welcome Pack, Prizes:

- €30 per person
- Welcome Pack will be given to participants on arrival.
- Cash prizes, gear/equipment, private lessons and more. (tbc)

T&Cs:

- each team is guaranteed 2 matches
- players must arrive 30 mins before their match is due to begin.
- players will have a 10 min grace period to be ready on the court. After this will cause the team to be disqualified. 
- Start times may vary depending on the number of teams and participants. Sundays start time will be confirmed after tournament schedule has been made.
- Payment must be made 48hrs before tournament start date.
- If a team is no longer able to compete minimum 24hrs must be given in order to receive a refund.
- No refunds will be given on day or after date of registration closure. 

For questions, email info.kerrypadelcentre@gmail.com or speak to a member of staff at reception.

We can’t wait to welcome you on court for our first-ever KPC tournament 🎾