Schedule
Thursday Jan 4, 2024
The Men's Open + Women's Open
We're excited to offer men-only and women-only ladders, given the growing numbers of female players we're seeing hit the courts and in tournaments.
Join some standout male & female players from all over California strut their stuff.
Format: 2 compass rounds; rally scoring to 15, win by 1.
Max 24 players per gender ladder (48 total players); 6 games max.
Levels: 2.5 to 5.0+ players welcome. Any level player can win!
See event tips and guidelines for more details.
BONUS for TOP 3 Men & TOP 3 WOMEN
The top 3 men & top 3 women point-scorers each earn an individual slot in one of the 3 x 20-minute games, where they get to Play With 2 Pros. (2 amateurs per court with 2 pros.) Note: we may elect to combine divisions based on demand.
Thursday Jan 4, 2024 Schedule | The Men's Open + Women's Open
9:00a
Check-In + Hit the Courts
For these Thursday Day Pass players below, the MBRC courts are open for warmup and open-play all day from 9 am - 5 pm:
Men's and women's open ladder players, open play players, novice clinic players, and any Jessie Irvine Clinic participants who have morning slots.
9:30a - 11:00a
Pro Clinic: Jessie Irvine | 3.0 to 5.0+ players only
Take your game to the next level with Jessie Irvine, the world's #5.
$165 pp; max 4 students; 90 mins.
Morning Jessie Irvine Pro Clinic Participants will receive a spectator ticket, but the box lunch is not included; lunch can be purchased at MBRC or the Del Monte Grill, a 6 min walk away at the Del Monte Golf Course.
10:00a - 12:00p
Watch the Pros Train + Pro Exhibition Game (Courts #1-3)
The Pro Doubles Exhibition Game will start around 11:30 am after the pros end their drilling and practice sessions.
12:00p - 1:30p
Lunch Break + Meet & Greet with the Pros
Pick up your box lunch anytime between 11:30 am - 1 pm.
12:00-12:30p | Meet & Greet with the Pros are held during lunch. Bring good questions and something to get autographed.
Got spare time? Hit the Courts!
12:30p - 2:30p
MEN'S OPEN | Compass Ladder Tournament
WOMEN'S OPEN | Compass Ladder Tournament
Join the ladder and battle it out. Top 3 finishers per gender division go to the 3 pm Match Play With 2 Pros.
Max 24 participants each | Courts 7 through 19
COMPASS LADDER GUIDELINES:
Players will be categorized onto courts based on their skill levels. However, being on the top court doesn't guarantee winning the compass ladder. Each court will host three games; players switch partners for every game. These games will be played to 15 points, rally scoring, with a win by a margin of 1, within a maximum timeframe of 15 minutes.
After the three games on each court, points for each player will be tallied. The two players with the highest points will move up, while the two with the lowest will move down—a single round completed. We'll repeat this process for two rounds in total.
Ultimately, after two rounds, the total points accumulated by each player will determine the winner. The maximum possible points a player can achieve throughout the tournament will be capped at 90 (15 points x 3 games x 2 rounds). This structure aims to offer a fair and competitive environment while rewarding consistent performance across all rounds.
12:30p - 1:30p
Novice Clinics | For First-Timers to 2.9 Level Players
Taught by Santa Cruz and Monterey area teaching pros (max 1:8 coach-to-student ratio).
These clinics are included for those registered for the Novice Clinic Player Bundle.
1:30p - 2:30p
Novice Clinics | For First-Timers to 2.9 Level Players
Taught by Santa Cruz and Monterey area teaching pros (max 1:8 coach-to-student ratio).
These clinics are included for those registered for the Novice Clinic Player Bundle.
2:30p - 4:00p
Pro Clinics | 3.0 to 5.0+ players only
Get focused attention with a max 1:4 pro-to-student ratio, unless otherwise stated.
Male Pros: Preston Bies, Roscoe Bellamy, and Jack Munro.
Female Pros: Irina Tereschenko and Jordi Vigna.
See their profiles and time slots.
3:00p - 4:00p
Match Play With 2 Pros
Match Play With 2 Pros for Ladder Finalists
The top 3 men and 3 women of the day will play in one of the three 20 min games – 2 finalists at a time with 2 pros.Match Play With 2 Pros (Purchased)
1 Group Slot available per 30-minute session of doubles Match Play With 2 Pros, who will provide light coaching & strategy tips. Each group may be comprised of max 4-persons.Want your favorite pro on the court with you? Secure that pro with a Buy A Pro winning bid.
4:00p - 6:00p
Happy Hour Social at the Hyatt's Sea Root
End this fun day and head over to the Hyatt's Sea Root bar, just beyond the lobby.
Kick back with friends and enjoy light bites, beverages, and mingling. No host bar.
TICKETS
DAY PASSES
The PLAYER PASS is a bundle of extras that include:
Spectator seating to Watch the Pros Train plus Exhibition Game
Box Lunch + Meet & Greet with the Pros (during lunch)
All-Day Court Pass to play 9 am - 5 pm on any available court
Extra All-Day Court Pass – for a return visit between January 8, 2024 and April 1, 2024
Test Drive Pass: try paddles & the ERNE Pickleball Machine
Spectators welcome, but must be ticketed. Lunch not included.
Kids 12 & under are free as spectators, but must be ticketed. Lunch not included.
Minimum age for Novice Clinics is 8 years old.
PLAYER PASSES for THURSDAY JAN 4
DAY PASS FOR THU JAN 4
$85 Ladder Player Pass
For ladder-tournament competitors. Includes open play, "player bundle" extras & lunch.
DAY PASS FOR THU JAN 4
$85 Open-Play Player Pass
Best if you mainly want to play & spectate. Includes open play, "player bundle" extras & lunch.
DAY PASS FOR THU JAN 4
$85 Novice-Clinic Player Pass
For new & novice players, this includes a Novice Clinic at 12:30p or 1:30p, plus open play, "player bundle" extras & lunch.
DAY PASS FOR THU JAN 4
$25 Spectator-Only Pass
Watch the pros & other on-court action. DOES NOT include open play, "player bundle" extras, nor lunch. (Accompanying kids 12 & under are free but must have a pass.)
OTHER PRO EXPERIENCES for THURSDAY JAN 4
THU JAN 4 PRO CLINICS
$60 - $170 pp | Pro Clinic
Cost varies per pro instructor. Does not include player-pass extras. Purchase an add-on or player pass if you want to do more than a Pro Clinic.
THU JAN 4 PRO CLINICS
$45 Open-Play Add-On
for Pro-Clinic takers only
Allows you to join open play & spectate. Includes "player bundle" extras & lunch.
THU JAN 4 SESSIONS
$350 PLAY WITH 2 PROS
group slot | 30 mins
A group of 2-4 amateurs will enjoy 30 min of games in Play With 2 Pros. Play against them or pair-up with each of them!
THU PLAY WITH 2 PROS SESSIONS
BUY-A-PRO BIDDING
for Play With 2 Pros group slots
The only way to secure your favorite pro to play with you is to win the bid for that pro. Minimum bid varies per pro.
Stay at the Hyatt!
Book to get special 15% off rates for Pro-Am week participants.
For booking help, contact Hyatt's Director of Sales & Marketing:
Heidi Bettencourt-Keith | +1.831.657.6570
Book to get special 15% off rates for Pro-Am week participants.
For booking help, contact Hyatt's Director of Sales & Marketing:
Heidi Bettencourt-Keith | +1.831.657.6570