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Fourth of July Celebration
Bristol, Rhode Island 's

America's Oldest Continuous Fourth of July Celebration

Fourth of July Celebration
Pickleball Tournament
day, MONTH XX, 2025
RAIN DATE: Day, Month XX, 2025

Part of Family Fun Day
Pickleball Tournament
Town Common
Tennis Courts
Registration begins on Day, Month XX, 2025
Registration closes on Day, Month XX, 2025
9:00 a.m. -6 p.m
Enter yourself and a partner for the following events:
Men's Doubles - Skill 3.5 and Under
Men's Doubles - Skill 3.5 and Above (up to Skill 3.9)
Registration 8:00 am-8:30 am. Play starts at 9:00 am
Women's Doubles - Skill 3.5 and Under
Women's Doubles - Skill 3.5 and Above (up to Skill 3.9)
Registration 11:00 am-11:30 am. Play starts at 12:00 pm.
Mixed Doubles - Skill 3.5 and Under
Mixed Doubles - Skill 3.5 and Above (up to Skill 3.9)
Registration 2:00 pm-2:30 pm. Play starts at 3:00 pm
Don’t know what your skill level is? Please download the USAPA Player Skill Rating
Definitions (link below) to see where you fit in unless you have a UTPR (USA Pickleball Tournament Player Rating) or DUPR rating (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating).
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Play fair – Don’t underrate yourself.
Please be on time! A no show player will not be refunded money.
All players must sign a waiver to play.
Tournament Guidelines
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8 outdoor courts. (6 dedicated courts, 2 w/Portable Nets). Lighted Courts if needed
for night Play -
Ball Used: Franklin X4O
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Bring Chairs and snacks!!
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Any behavior deemed unacceptable by the Committee Pickle Ball Chairman will result in warnings, ejections and no refunds!!
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The Committee reserves the right to change anything, anytime.
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Medals awarded to top three teams in playoff bracket only
TOURNAMENT PLAY
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ROUND ONE: 8 Team Round Robin Format (2 Pools of 4 Teams); each team will play
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ROUND TWO: Top 2 Teams in each Pool play in the Medal Round, 1 vs 2 (for Gold and Silver) 3 vs 4 (for Bronze). Games will be to 11, win by 2 (not 1).
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If ties, ties will be broken determining which team allowed the fewest points. USAPA Rule Book will be used. Tournament Director will act as the arbiter.
Sign-up today by clicking the button below

For all inquiries email: info@july4thbristolri.com
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Michele Martins
Chairperson
Contact Us
Bristol 4th of July Committee
General Chairman: Camille Teixeira
Email: chairman@july4thbristolri.com
General Inquiries
Email: info@july4thbristolri.com
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Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 561
Bristol, RI 02809