Florida State Championships: The Florida State Championships, part of the United Pickleball State Championship Series, will be held from August 28 to September 1, 2024, in Cape Coral, Florida.
This event is a key qualifier for the United Pickleball National Championships, taking place from November 4 to November 10, 2024, at Brookhaven Country Club in Dallas, Texas. Gold Medalists from the Florida State Championships will receive free registration to the national event, while Silver and Bronze Medalists will benefit from discounted fees.
Florida State Championships Schedule
- Wednesday, August 28: Senior Mixed Doubles (60+, 70+)
- Thursday, August 29: Senior Women’s and Men’s Doubles (60+, 70+)
- Friday, August 30: All Ages Men’s and Women’s Singles
- Saturday, August 31: Men’s and Women’s Doubles (18U, 18+, 35+, 50+)
- Sunday, September 1: Mixed Doubles (18U, 18+, 35+, 50+)
Players may participate in up to three events: one gender doubles, one mixed doubles, and one singles event.
Florida State Championships Format
- Format: Round-robin followed by Medal Brackets or Medal Matches.
- Match Structure: One game to 15 points, win by 2, or two out of three games to 11 points, win by 2.
- Guarantee: Teams are guaranteed a minimum of 4 matches.
- Pools: Brackets with 8 or more teams may be split into pools; brackets with 4 or fewer teams may play a double round-robin format.
Registration and Fees
- Late Registration (August): $60 Registration Fee plus $20 per event.
Additional Information
- Refund Policy: Withdrawals before August 5th at midnight will receive a refund minus a $20 administrative fee. No refunds are available after August 5th, except for those with weather and injury tournament insurance, which requires documentation. Registration fees are non-transferable.
- Tournament Director: Reserves the right to make changes as necessary.
Venue Information
- Venue: Lake Kennedy Racquet Center
- Address: 420 SW 2nd Ave, Cape Coral, FL 33991, United States
- Surface Type: Pickleball Hardcourt Surface
- Play Area Type: Outdoor, Non-Covered
- Net Type: Permanent
- Ball Used: Diadem
- Number of Courts: 24
News in Brief: Florida State Championships Kicks
The Florida State Championships, part of the United Pickleball State Championship Series, will take place from August 28 to September 1, 2024, at Lake Kennedy Racquet Center in Cape Coral, FL. The event features a diverse range of divisions and is a qualifier for the United Pickleball National Championships in Dallas.
Gold Medalists will receive free registration to the national event, while Silver and Bronze Medalists will benefit from discounted fees. The tournament format includes round-robin play followed by medal matches, with players guaranteed a minimum of 4 matches. Regular registration fees are $40 plus $20 per event, increasing to $60 plus $20 per event for late registration.
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