Chairman's Corner: PAAD Palaro Elimination, Semifinals, & Finals Structure

OPEN Basketball (5 Teams)
1. After the single round robin eliminations, the teams will be ranked.
2. The top 3 teams will advance to the Semifinals
3. The 4th and 5th place teams will play a knockout game with the winner going to the semifinals and ranked #4
4. Semifinals:
• Team ranked #1 will Play Team Ranked #4
• Team Ranked #2 will play Team Ranked #3
5. Winners of the semifinal games will advance to the championship

35+ Tournament (3 Teams)
1. After the Double round robin eliminations, the teams will be ranked
2. Top team will advance to the championship
3. 2nd and 3rd ranked teams will play a knockout game with the winner advancing to the championship

Volleyball (3 Teams)
1. After the double round robin eliminations, the teams will be ranked.
2. Top team will advance to the championship.
3. 2nd and 3rd ranked teams will play a knockout game with the winner advancing to the championship.

Regards,
Willie Fontano
Chairman
2011 PAAD Sports Committee