Your Tournament Team
Jarrod Tinson: Tournament Director
Tournament Team: Matthew Rochow, Rob Towan, Kelsey Smith
And many volunteers who will be wearing blue & pink vests (no fancy meaning behind which is which, just wasn’t enough in 1 colour!)
There is plenty of information below, the main things are:
- Ensure you know your start time and make sure to arrive early for warm ups
- Have a quick look at the parking guide, because we are in the middle of a precinct and not directly on a street it can sometimes be wonky. PCYC or Library are the 2 GPS landmarks most reliable depending from which direction you’re coming in
- Food will be going all day, approx 7am to 6pm. Coffee from 9am to 12pm approx Friday, and 7am to 12pm approx Sat & Sun pending when sales die down
Hervey Bay is excited to once again host a leg of the QPT. The weather in August is usually 22-25 degrees and sunny, the whales are out and it’s the perfect time to visit 🥰
Summary:
- We have 21 courts: 15 dedicated outdoor Pickleball courts at the club, and PCYC next door with 6 indoor courts. We are in the middle of town so dozens of food outlets & main shopping centre within just one hundred metres
- We will use the biggest pools possible, maximum game time > jamming max number of entries is a priority
- Shade, seating and water will be provided. If you have comfy camp chairs you can BYO
- Hervey Bay is a direct flight from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne; and a comfortable few hours drive for most of SE QLD
Brief Runsheet:
- Thursday there is a group whale watching and optional K’gari (Fraser Island) tour, with morning (whales + K’Gari) + afternoon (just whales) departures
- Friday singles start approx 10am. Free social play before, and approx 3-5pm as pools condense into finals and courts become available. All singles games at on club courts outdoors
- Friday 6pm, group buffet dinner at the Clubhouse function room overlooking the 9th and 18th green (RSVP form)
- Saturday is Gender Doubles
- Sunday is Mixed Doubles
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/herveybaypickleballtournaments/
Keep updated with the events and various related materials, along with other regional events we are hosting!
Hervey Bay QPT proudly supported by Fraser Coast Regional Council
Our Courts and Location
Our courts are bang in the middle of town! Google “Hervey Bay Pickleball” for complete directions. Below is a little map. Most outdoor courts are individually fenced so very few balls come running through mid game and have permanent nets. The remaining courts have temporary nets, as does the PCYC.
Within 100m to 300m walk we have Red Rooster, McDonalds, KFC, Dominos, Pizza Hut, Natural Noodle, Hungry Jacks, Guzman y Gomez, Stocklands with over a hundred shops and more! It’s an amazing location. You can see the Comfort Inn just across the road a quick walk away, details are further down.
Food and Facilities
The food options are couldn’t be better!
On site – We have drinks, bacon & egg burgers, hamburgers, veggie burgers, fancy donuts, and snacks available all day 🥳
Coffee – A coffee van will be on site from 9 – 11am Friday, and 7am Saturday & Sunday, until sales die off midday-ish
Delivery – Domino’s will be available every half an hour. Order at the food desk.
Nearby – Per the map above there are dozens of food outlets within 100m walk of the courts, so you can pop out and grab whatever you want very easily.
We’ll have shade, seating, water, toilets. On Saturday & Sunday when PCYC is being hired there are also showers.
We are not a licensed venue so are unable to sell alcohol.
Event Run Through
Please join our tournament Facebook group for more event details and updates as they come: https://www.facebook.com/groups/herveybaypickleballtournaments/
Friday
9am to 11am
PCYC Hervey Bay generic social session, $8. Useful for those who want practice on the indoor courts before the tournament
Free social play for all tournament players available before singles start from 8-10am.
10am to 5pm
Singles. Approx 3-5pm as pools finish and games condense to less courts for finals, social free-play available on free courts.
Evening
Free social play for tournament players. BBQ Dinner.
Saturday
8am to 5pm
Gender Doubles all day. Expecting older age groups to be first cab off the rank getting younger as the day goes on
Sunday
8am to 5pm
Mixed doubles. Will maximise amounts of courts used, knowing a lot of people will want to finish so they can make it home for work.
Venues
Hervey Bay Pickleball Club
15 outdoor dedicated courts 🥳
Food, coffee, drinks, portaloos and main admin desk outside. Showers and toilets are inside the PCYC.
10 courts have permanent nets, the remaining courts are mostly PickleNet temporary nets. Balls will be Franklin X40s.
Hervey Bay PCYC
Oddly the other venue for Pickleball in Hervey Bay is the building right door!
PCYC has 2 basketball courts we’re using. One is a multi-purpose court so we’ll tape over the badminton lines, the other we’ll tape the lines.
They are using PickleNet temporary nets, and the balls will be Franklin Indoor Balls.
Being indoors it’s out of the elements. The toilets and showers are inside the PCYC. We will have another desk so you can check in, drop scorecards, and purchase some drinks inside.
Pools and semi finals will be played indoors. For gold/silver, bronze/fourth matches, the default location is inside for consistency, however if you wish to join the queue for the outside live streaming court for gold/silver, or outside for bronze/fourth, if both teams agree you are welcome to 😀 Because of the different conditions, lighting, balls some will prefer to keep the consistency. From an admin point of view it doesn’t matter, only thing is finals could be played immediately indoors, vs a queue for outdoors depending what other pools are ahead.
Depending on the final number of entries, at the moment gender and mixed doubles 50s < 2.99, 60s < 2.99, 60s 3.0 – 3.5 are planned for the indoor courts. The younger kids can hike to the facilities from outside 😀 All singles matches on Friday will be outdoors.
Parking
There are two carparks you are welcome to use, the landmarks for your SatNav being the Hervey Bay PCYC or Hervey Bay Library.
We ask you please not park alongside the PCYC gravel driveway where the 4 cars are pictured as this will be used for walking between the two venues. Minimal traffic will be safer for everyone 😀
Court Hire & Sessions
PCYC
The only opportunity to play at the PCYC before the tournament is to attend one of their social sessions, please refer to their calendar for details: https://www.pcyc.org.au/clubs/pcyc-hervey-bay/timetable/
Club Courts
Court hire is available during the day, BYO paddles and balls. Payment can be made via the website, signs are on the fence.
$15/hour/court.
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 5-8pm approx (after tournament play is finished) the lights will be flicked on. Free for tournament players.
Rotation will be required for 40+ visitors so everyone gets a fair turn.
Friday morning until 9am is available for everyone. After this time if you are not playing singles, please vacate the courts to allow those participating to warm up. No charge for tournament players.
Saturday afternoon as all pool games finish, courts are available to use for practice. Pending the amount of players remaining as the sun sets lights may be turned on for further play.
Check In
Check-in at the club courts will be available from 9am Friday, and 7am on the weekend. Players must check-in and warm up at the club courts, THEN head to PCYC for games when access is provided as the PCYC hire is from 8am to 5pm.
If you are not playing until later, please come an hour before your scheduled playing time, this will give you a chance to register, warm up, familiarise yourself with the layout, watch some games, then jump on.
Matches
If an event is big then there will be two pools. The top two teams from each pool will go through to a next round of semis then finals.
There are two formats: first to 11, first to 15. Win by 2. You will need to change ends after 6 points (11) or 8 points (15). Check your score sheet it tells you what you are playing to. There is always someone who will write in 11-whatever, and someone will go “you know it’s to 15 right?” then you awkwardly have to jump and kick the players off to finish the game. Don’t let this be you 🙈
We will spend the next few days trying to find partners for those who don’t have them and then we will decide if any events need to be merged. If your event gets merged, then at the end of the tournament, you will still be allocated the QPT points in the event that you originally registered in.
The draw will come out about 4 days before the event. This will have exact start times and will be emailed and on the website.
If you need to withdraw from an event, then please let us know ASAP, the contact page on the website and tick “relates to QPT”. Refunds are not usually given for withdrawal once registrations have closed. A medical certificate is needed. Also, if you owe money for the tournament, then please go into your brackets profile and make payment as soon as possible.
Scorecards
Throughout the tournament please use Pickleball Brackets website to check that your scores have been entered correctly and see how your playing pool is progressing. It’s a big job entering all that data and errors do get made. You can help us by:
- Completing your score sheet straight after your match
- Both teams sign the sheet
- Circle the winner
- The winner brings in the score sheet to the closest tournament desk
- Keep an eye on your Pickleball Brackets account to see how matches are progressing and that the scores are entered correctly
Clothing
Franklin balls being used are the usual yellow/green you’re all familiar with. Please make sure that you aren’t wearing anything of that colour that could distract an opponent to avoid needing to get changed!
Events
With 37 divisions there is a spot for everyone! We have aged divisions or all ages 4.0+ skill level division.
19 years +
Juniors are eligible to enter in the 19+ or Opens (4.0+) categories. If sufficient demand we’ll create a dedicated junior division.
| 2.99 and Under | Mixed Doubles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles | Outdoors |
| 3.0+ | Mixed Doubles, Women’s Doubles, Men’s Doubles, Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles | Outdoors |
35 years +
| 2.99 and Under | Mixed Doubles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles | Outdoors |
| 3.0+ | Mixed Doubles, Women’s Doubles, Men’s Doubles, Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles | Outdoors |
50 years +
| 2.99 and Under | Mixed Doubles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles | Indoors |
| 3.0+ | Mixed Doubles, Women’s Doubles, Men’s Doubles, Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles | Outdoors |
60 years +
| 2.99 and Under | Mixed Doubles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles | Indoors |
| 3.0 – 3.5 | Mixed Doubles, Women’s Doubles, Men’s Doubles | Indoors |
| 3.5+ | Mixed Doubles, Women’s Doubles, Men’s Doubles | Outdoors |
| 3.0+ | Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles | Outdoors |
4.0 skill +
Juniors are eligible to enter in the 19+ or Opens (4.0+) categories. If sufficient demand we’ll create a dedicated junior division.
| Mixed Doubles, Women’s Doubles, Men’s Doubles, Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles | Outdoors |
Attractions
Google exists so will keep this short and to the point, for all available options you can Google it 🙂Hervey Bay is fantastic this time of year.
Whale Watching
- What: Witness humpback whales in their natural habitat.
- Where: Tours depart from Hervey Bay Marina.
- Tip: Book in advance as this is peak whale watching season.
Visit K’gari (Fraser Island)
- What: Explore the world’s largest sand island, known for its unique wildlife and beautiful lakes
- How to Get There: Ferry services from River Heads, a short drive from Hervey Bay. Accommodation pickup offered by some tour providers.
- Must-See: Lake McKenzie, 75 Mile Beach, and the Maheno Shipwreck.
Enjoy the Esplanade
- What: Stroll along the scenic waterfront, with cafes and shops.
- Activity: Rent a bike or join a guided tour.
Botanic Gardens
- What: Relax in the serene gardens featuring local flora.
- Location: Elizabeth Street, Urangan.
Reef World Aquarium
- What: See local marine life up close.
- Location: On the Esplanade near Urangan Harbour.
Historical Village and Museum
- What: Learn about the local history.
- Location: Zephyr Street, Scarness.
Fishing and Water Sports
- What: Enjoy fishing, kayaking, or jet skiing.
- Where: Various locations along the beach.
Sunset at Urangan Pier
- What: Experience a stunning sunset.
- Where: The iconic Urangan Pier
Mini Golf Hervey Bay
https://minigolfherveybay.com.au
Partner Accommodation
If you are looking to stay for an extended period look at the Esplanade accommodation options. For weekend options we recommend:
Comfort Inn on Main
Walking distance to the courts!
https://comfortinnherveybay.com.au/
Phone (07) 4128 3666
Email: [email protected]
By staying at the Comfort Inn guests receive a 20% off discount of all meals at the Hervey Bay RSL and the Clubhouse Hervey Bay (excluding Friday pre-dinner function being a set menu function).
Hervey Bay Motel
Phone 4128 9377
518, Esplanade Urangan
www.theherveybaymotel.com.au
Email: [email protected]
Guests receive 20% discount off meals at the Bayswater Bar & Grill (just need to show room key)
Restaurants
Hervey Bay RSL
https://www.herveybayrsl.com.au/
Live music, restaurant, cafe. Very cheap drinks. Bookings recommended for weekend nights or large tables.
Bay Central Tavern
https://www.baycentraltavern.com.au/
Across the road from the courts. Large deck, meals, big screen sports.
Bookings recommended for weekend nights.
Tres Salsa
https://tressalsas.com.au/
Highly rated Mexican dining on the Esplanade. Bookings essential.
Clubhouse Hervey Bay
https://www.theclubhouseherveybay.com.au/
At the golf club ~1km from our courts. Nice meals. Bookings recommended for weekend nights.
19XO
https://19xo.com.au
An intimate wine and cocktail bar on the esplanade with a small but tasty food menu
Enzo’s On The Beach
https://www.enzosonthebeach.com.au
On the beach overlooking the bay, a variety of meals and drinks in a great location.
Sea Bar 469
https://seabar469.com.au
Upmarket breakfast and lunch venue on the esplanade
Salt Cafe
https://saltcafe.com.au
On the esplanade overlooking the bay and pier, open for breakfast and lunch.
