1. One entry per player.
2. Players enter at their own risk. The organiser – Pickleball People - will not be held responsible for any personal losses or injury.
3. By registering for the festival, you consent to photographs and videos being taken and used by Pickleball People and WLV Sport. These may be used for, but not limited to, social media threads and/or communications. See below.
4. Players aged 17 years or under, must be accompanied by a responsible adult, parent or guardian.
5. Registration will close at 11pm on Friday 6 September or before if capacity is reached. Entries received after capacity is reached and before registration closes will be added to a waiting list.
6. Withdrawals requested:

• Before Friday 30 August - the player will be entitled to a 50% refund, which includes an administrative fee of £5.
• From Saturday 31 August - the player will not be entitled to a refund, and their place may be allocated to the next person on the waiting list.

These charges apply irrelevant of whether there is a waiting list.

At the time of the withdrawal:

• If there is a waiting list, the player is NOT able to transfer their entry as their place will be re-allocated to the next person on the waiting list.
• If there isn’t a waiting list, the player CAN transfer their entry. The recipient will need to complete a booking form and pay a £5 administration fee within 3 working days, otherwise the place will be released for general sale.

7. Player check-in will open at 9:15am on Saturday and Sunday.
8. Player warm-up will be available between 9:15 to 10am on Saturday and Sunday.
9. A player briefing will be given at 10:00am. It is a players’ responsibility to attend the briefing.
10. Only spill proof drink containers are permitted on the playing courts.
11. The ball for the event will be Pickleball People’s indoor ball.
12. The organisers reserve the right to refuse entry and/or alter the program where necessary at any time. In all matters, their decision shall be final.
13. By registering for this event, players agree to the following:

RELEASE, PERMISSION, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT Waiver. In consideration of being permitted to participate in any way in the Black Country Pickleball Festival (“the Festival”), I, for myself, my heirs or assigns, do hereby release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue participating players, spectators or the organiser, its/their officers, employees and agents from liability from any, and all claims, resulting in personal injuries, accidents or illnesses (including death) and property loss arising from my participation in the Festival.

Assumption of Risk. Participation in the Festival carries with it certain inherent risks that cannot be eliminated, regardless of the care taken to avoid injuries. The specific risks vary, but include:

1) minor injuries such as bruises, sprains and dehydration.

2) major injuries such as eye injuries, joint, bone or back injuries, heat stroke, heart attacks, and concussions.

3) catastrophic injuries such as paralysis and death.

I have read the previous paragraphs, conditions of entry and I know, understand and appreciate these, and other risks that are inherent in playing pickleball. I assert that my participation is voluntary and that I knowingly assume all such risks. I also agree to indemnify and hold the Festival, harmless from any and all claims, actions, suits, costs, expenses, damages and liabilities, including solicitor fees brought as a result of my involvement in the festival.

I give Pickleball People and WLV Sport and their agents and designees, permission to use or distribute, without limitation or obligation, my image, name, voice, and words for any purpose connected with the Festival, and other general Pickleball People or WLV Sport marketing, including promotional, marketing, training, informational, and archival uses.

Registration confirms acceptance of the conditions of entry, i.e. you are agreeing with the release, permission and indemnity agreement as shown above.