Pickleball 2021
*PLEASE NOTE*
The NSGA will be adding skill divisions for the 2022 National Senior Games. Skill ratings are based on USAPA (United States of America Pickleball Association).
Here are the following divisions:
Division I -- 5.0, 4.5
Division II -- 4.0
Division III -- 3.5 and below
In following, the Alabama Senior Olympics will do the same and include the 3 skill divisions. When registering, please know your skill level to enter into the system. Doubles will be decided by the youngest players age & the highest players skill level. If you have any questions regarding your skill level, please contact Sam Bailey, @ 334-705-5560 or check out this article to help determine your skill level:
Determining Skill Level
*Please see bottom of page for specials on area hotels*
Events:
Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles
Dates:
Fri, 9/17 - Women's Singles & Men's Doubles
Sat, 9/18 - Mixed Doubles
Sun, 9/19 - Men's Singles & Women's Doubles
Location:
Opelika Sportsplex
1001 Sportsplex Pkwy (formerly Andrews Rd)
Opelika, AL 36801
New Pickleball facility with 12, covered courts
Registration:
June 1 - August 31, 2021
No late registration will be accepted.
COVID Guidelines:
All state, county, city and/or facility rules/guidelines pertaining to COVID will be followed that are in place at the time of the event. The Alabama Senior Olympics ask that each athlete takes their individual health risk, concerns and doctors recommendations into deciding whether or not the athlete should participate in this years events. All participants will be required to sign a separate COVID Waiver each day of competition agreeing they understand the risk of participating during a global pandemic.
Ball:
Franklin X-40 Yellow Outdoor Pickleball
Entry Regulations:
1. Athletes may compete with only one partner per event. Under NSGA rules, doubles and mixed doubles are classified as events. Therefore, athletes may not compete in more than one age division for doubles and mixed doubles.
2. Competitors must provide their own paddles. Balls will be provided.
Medals:
Awards will be presented for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place for each style within each age division.
NSGA Qualifying Regulations:
See "2022 Qualifications" tab for adjusted guidelines due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
1. All first-, second-, third- and fourth-place winners at a 2021 NSGA qualifying games will qualify for the 2022 National Senior Games.
NATIONAL SENIOR GAMES REGISTRATION CAPACITY
For the National Senior Games in 2022 the number of registrants may be limited for some sports/events and registration could reach capacity for the respective sports/events at any point during the Priority Registration Period or the Open Registration Period. NSGA is unable to guarantee entry into sports/events that reach registration capacity for the 2022 National Senior Games presented by Humana.
2. Athletes must qualify in each Pickleball event (singles, doubles, mixed doubles) in which they wish to compete at the 2022 National Senior Games, except when Rule E applies.
Link to NSGA Rule Book:
For specific questions pertaining to the 2021 Pickleball event, please contact: Sam Bailey @ 334-705-5560
Special Hotel Rates
Heritage House
Rate: 20% off any stay of 2 nights or more
Details: Click to book using group code PADDLES21 or call direct to book using group name AL Senior Olympics Pickleball
Deadline: Book early to reserve your room to prevent nightly rate increases and to avoid rooms not being available.
Distance: 3.2 miles or 8 minutes to Opelika Sportsplex
Phone: (334) 552-3052
Microtel Inn & Suites Tiger Town - Opelika
Rate: $79
Details: Call to book using group name AL Senior Olympics Pickleball
Deadline: Book by September 9, 2021
Distance: 13 minutes or 7.8 miles to Opelika Sportsplex
Phone: (334) 528-0716
Fairfield Inn & Suites Opelika
Rate: $89
Details: Click to book
Deadline: Book by September 2, 2021
Distance: 11 minutes or 7.6 miles to Opelika Sportsplex
Phone: (334) 742-2590
Best Western Auburn-Opelika Inn
Rate: $96
Details: Call or email to book using group name AL Senior Olympics Pickleball
Deadline: Book by August 1, 2021
Distance: 13 minutes or 5.1 miles
Phone: (334) 745-6293
Email: bestwestern.opelika@gmail.com
THIS INFORMATION PROUDLY PROVIDED BY AUBURN-OPELIKA TOURISM. FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE WITH AREA HOTELS OR INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT AOTOURISM.COM OR CONTACT ANTHONY@AOTOURISM.COM. 334.203.1261 | 334.391.2527
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