Bluegrass registration DOES NOT guarantee acceptance into the event
** 3-Day event – 15 Open/Premier – 18 Open/Premier: 3 days of play (Friday – Sunday) & Power Pools
Friday play will begin at Noon for all divisions.
** 2-Day event – All other divisions.
Saturday and Sunday play begins at 8:00 a.m.
BLUEGRASS DIVISIONS OFFERED:
OPEN
– For elite teams, it is the highest and most competitive division.
PREMIER
– The next level is designed for teams that fall between the OPEN and CLUB divisions.
CLUB RED
– The highest level of club play
CLUB WHITE
– The middle level of Club play.
CLUB Black
– The lower level of Club Play; the highest club level before Classic
CLASSIC
– The lowest level of play.
CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE:
STRENGTH OF TEAMS
The Bluegrass Tournament has become a highly competitive and heavily recruited event. This is due mainly to the large number of outstanding clubs that participate. Our primary objective is to maintain a high level of excellence by prioritizing STRENGTH as a key consideration for acceptance.
DIVERSITY
We believe that another important ingredient of a successful tournament is the ability to offer diversity. Teams appreciate and enjoy having good competitive matches with as many different teams (clubs) as possible. We have been fortunate to provide this diversity and hope to continue doing so.
REDUNDANCY
Contrary to the DIVERSITY topic above, is REDUNDANCY. One complaint we have had is that in the weaker divisions, teams have had to play three or four teams from the same club. We realize this is not what people are looking for, and it will undoubtedly be a consideration. It becomes a difficult task when large clubs have 6-8 teams in the same age division.
PREVIOUS SUPPORT
We will certainly consider the support you have shown for this event in past years when reviewing your application.
REGISTRATION AND ENTRY PAYMENT
To tell you that we are only taking teams on a first-come, first-served basis would not be accurate. This would be hard to do and maintain some of the criteria we have established above. All entry fees for teams that are not accepted will be refunded. Once again, we appreciate your support in the past and hope that the UA Bluegrass Tournament will continue to provide your club with a competitive and enjoyable experience.
HOUSING
The Bluegrass Tournament for all three-day divisions is NOT a stay-to-play event. Housing for all two-day divisions is mandatory. Those clubs participating in the three-day event and booking with our housing company are given preference in the selection process.