1. One entry per player. 
2. Players enter at their own risk. The organisers – 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. 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 10 January 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 21 December – the player will be entitled to a full refund, minus an administrative fee of £5 (i.e. £25).
• From Saturday 21 December to Friday 4 January – the player will be entitled to a 50% refund, which includes an administrative fee of £5 (i.e. £15).
• From Saturday 5 January  – the player will not be entitled to a refund and their place will be allocated to the next person on the waiting list. 

These charges apply regardless 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. 

1. Player check-in will open at 8:45am on the morning of the festival.
2. A player briefing will be given at 9:45am.  It is a players’ responsibility to attend the briefing. 
3. Players will not be permitted to play before 10am. 
4. With the exception of water and energy drink/food, food and drink must not be consumed on the courts.
5. The ball for the event will be an indoor Pickleball People branded ball.
6. 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. 
7. 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 Potteries 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 organisers, 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 its 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 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.