The Association of Kannada Kootas of America (AKKA) is indeed organizing a cricket tournament as part of the 12thWorld Kannada Conference (WKC) 2024. It’s a great opportunity for cricket enthusiasts and Kannadigas to come together and celebrate through the sport. This event promises to be a celebration of sportsmanship and camaraderie among the Kannadiga community across the USA.

AKKA encourages everyone who loves cricket and cherishes Kannada culture to be a part of this grand celebration. We eagerly await your participation and are confident that your contribution will make this tournament a grand success.

Outlined below are the key aspects of the tournament’s organization and execution strategy. Further details will be communicated to you in the coming weeks.

1. Tournament Phases: The event will unfold in two primary stages.
Stage 1 – Regional Qualifiers: Teams registered within their respective zones will compete in a qualifying round. The victorious team from each zone will advance to the subsequent stage.
Stage 2 – National Knockouts: Winners from each zone are required to convene in Virginia for the knockout rounds, which will culminate in the semifinals and finals on July 14th 2024 (Sunday).

2. Zone Formation: Zones will be strategically created based on logistical considerations and geographical proximity, subsequent to the receipt of registrations. Zones are created based on the Team entries received on first come first serve basis.

3. Team and Individual Registration: We strongly encourage team registrations. Nevertheless, individuals without a team are also welcome to register. Please indicate “Individual” in the Team Name field, and we will assign you to a team prior to the commencement of the tournament.

4. Registration Criteria: Participants must be,
i. Kannadiga / Relative of a Kannada family.
ii. Must be a an associated member of the Regional Kannada Association.
iii. 18 years and above.
iv. Semifinals and Final qualified teams should have at least minimum of 6 team members registered to WKC2024 (AKKA Convention 2024)

5. Registration Fees: A fee of $25 per player is applicable for participants registered for WKC 2024, while $50 per player is charged for those not registered for the event.

6. Governing Body: The AKKA 2024 Sports Committee holds the authority to make executive decisions that align with the tournament’s best interests.

7. Exciting cash prize and trophies!

Rules

Registration Details:
Deadline: Please register by May 12th, 2024 to secure your spot.
You can register by filling up the form below

The Association of Kannada Kootas of America (AKKA) is excited to announce that registration for the AKKA Pickleball League (APL) 2024 is now open! Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, this is your chance to showcase your skills.

Outlined below are the key aspects of the tournament’s organization and execution strategy. Further details will be communicated to you in the coming weeks.

1. Tournament Phases: The league will unfold in two primary stages.
   Stage 1 – Regional Qualifiers: Teams registered within their respective zones will compete in a qualifying round. The victorious team from each zone will advance to the subsequent stage.
   Stage 2 – National Knockouts: Winners from each zone are required to convene in Virginia for the knockout rounds, which will culminate in the semifinals and finals on TBD (Sunday).
2. Zone Formation: Zones will be strategically created based on logistical considerations and geographical proximity, subsequent to the receipt of registrations.
3. Team and Individual Registration: We strongly encourage team registrations. Nevertheless, individuals without a team are also welcome to register. Please indicate “Individual” in the Player 2 field, and we will assign you to a team prior to the commencement of the tournament.
4. Registration Criteria: Participants must be 18 years and above and registered for the World Kannada Conference 2024.
5. Registration Fees: Registration fee of $30 per team per category is applicable. If you are interested to play in more categories, then multiple registrations are required.
6. Governing Body: The AKKA 2024 Sports Committee holds the authority to make executive decisions that align with the tournament’s best interests.

Registration Details:
Deadline: Please register by May 3rd, 2024 to secure your spot.
You can register by filling up the form below.

Tournament Details:

• Venue: Providence Golf Club Address: 1160 S Providence Rd, Richmond, VA 23236
• Day: September 1, 2024 (Sunday)
• Time: 7:30 AM
• Entry Fee: TBD
• Two-person Team (for team formation, please refer to the rules below)
• 18 holes Scramble format
• Club rentals may be available with advance request.
• Just a friendly reminder to bring your Golf clubs (if not renting), Glove, Shoes, Golf Attire, Golf GPS Device, Range finder, etc.

Golf Etiquette:

• Soft spikes only (no metal spikes)
• Appropriate golf attire must be worn on the golf course – Shirts/T-shirts with Collars. No jeans, no cut-off shorts, no tank tops.
• Please replace divots, repair ball marks on the greens, rake bunkers.
• Leave the putting green as soon as you have holed out.
• Do not play until the players in front of you are out of range.
• Refer to the complete set of rules here: https://www.pga.com/story/golf-for-beginners-golf-etiquette-rules-and-glossary

Tournament Rules:

• 2-Person Team Formation: All entries will be divided into two groups based on handicap: one group consisting of low-handicap players and the other of high-handicap players. The cutoff handicap for these groups will be determined prior to the tournament. 2-person teams will be formed by randomly selecting one golfer from each group. If a team ends up with strong golfers, the AKKA Golf Committee will utilize the best available knowledge about the golfers and reassign them to ensure that all teams have an equal opportunity to perform well in the tournament. Family members cannot be placed in the same group.
• A 2-person scramble entails both team members teeing off on each hole. The best tee shot is selected, and both players proceed to play their second shots from that spot. The better of the second shots is then determined, and both players proceed to play their third shots from that spot, and so on, until the ball is holed.
• To expedite play, the maximum score a team can have for any hole is a Bogey.
• Tiebreaker: In the event of a tie for the overall team score (either winner or runner-up), the committee will compare the scorecards of the tied teams, starting with the hole with the highest handicap and moving to the hole with the lowest handicap, continuing until one team has the lowest score on a hole.

These rules are subject to change prior to the start of the tournament. The AKKA Golf Committee reserves the rights to resolve any dispute and the committee’s decision is final.

Tournament Awards:

• Team Awards:
  • Winner
  • Runner-up
• Individual Awards:
  • Closest to the Pin
  • Longest Drive 

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Registration Details:
You can register by filling up the form below.