Tunnel to Towers Foundation Tennis, Pickleball & Golf Tournament

Q: What is the date, time & price for the golf tournament and what is included?

A: The golf portion of the 3-day event will be played Friday, January 13, 2023. Registration is at 10am, with a shotgun start at 11am. Price is $150 ($125 for veterans, military & 1st Responders) & includes breakfast snacks, lunch and our kick-off dinner Friday at 6pm.

Q: What is the date, time & price for all tennis events and what is included?

A: The tennis portion of the 3-day event will begin Saturday, January 14, 2023, with a 7am registration & 8am play. Finals will be held on Sunday, January 15, 2023, which includes breakfast snacks, lunch & tournament t-shirt. Price is $65 ($55 for veterans, military and 1st responders).

Q: What is the date, time & price for all pickleball events and what is included?

A: The ladies and men's doubles pickleball portion of the 3-day event will be played Saturday, January 14, 2023, with registration at 7am & 8am play. Mixed doubles will be played Sunday, January 15, 2023, with 7am registration and 8am play. Price is $65 ($55 for veterans, military & 1st responders). Deadline for registration is January 6, 2023. although some groups may close early if capacity is reached.

Format of Pickleball competition will be based on the number of doubles teams registered

Groups with at least 5 teams:

• 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)

• Main draw: Matches consist of a best of 3 game format with each game to 11, win by 1 point.

• Consolation: Each match consists of one game to 15, win by 2 points except for the final match which determines third place. (The third-place match will be best of 3 games to 11, win by 1 point)

• NOTE: Matches other than the semi-final and final will have a time limit of 30 minutes and will be managed by the Court Assignment Desk.  If a winner has not been determined based on the above, then following will determine the winner.
  The team with the most points across all games (including the incomplete game) will win.
  If the total points at the end of 30 minutes are tied, then sudden death will decide the winner.  The next team to win the point wins the match.  (The winning team does not need to be the serving team in sudden death.)

Groups with 3 or 4 teams:

• Round Robin format.

• Winners will be determined by matches won, head-to-head, and point differential.

• Best of 3 games to 11, win by 2 points.

Tournament Ball: Dura Fast 40 in neon green by Onix

Draw/schedule posting will be shared on this website by Thursday January 12, 2023.

Other Information:

• Match formats may be shortened if weather poses scheduling delays.

• If weather prevents an entire pickleball competition, it will not be rescheduled for another day. Further, the registration cost will be considered a donation & will not be refunded.

• Registering for a second pickleball event after already completing registration (including payment) for the first event, will require a coupon code to receive the discounted price for the second event. Please email alysontampabaytennis@t2t.org to request the coupon code.

• Early registration is encouraged.

For questions regarding pickleball please contact Alyson March at alysontampabaytennis@t2t.org 

Q: When will the tennis and pickleball draws be posted?

A: Draws will be posted on this website, Thursday, January 12, 2023

Q: What is the address of the event?

A: 1055 East Lake Woodlands Parkway, Oldsmar, FL 34677

For any questions about the event or refunds please contact:

Tournament Director- Rose Chervitz or Judy Foster

Email: rosetampabaytennis@t2t.org

Email: judytampabaytennis@t2t.org

T2T National Golf Director- Tom McDonough

Email: Thomas.Mcdonough@t2t.org

Phone: 718-987-1931