New York City’s largest one day tournament of pickleball returns. The 1010 WINS Pickleball Tournament, presented by Nissan and hosted in partnership with NYC Pickleball, will take place on October 19, 2024, at SPORTIME Randall’s Island. Following a successful April tournament that drew over 400 players and spectators from the tri-state area and beyond, this event promises to be even bigger and better.
- Event Date: October 19, 2024
- Location: SPORTIME Randall’s Island, New York
- Previous Attendance: Over 400 players and spectators
More Courts, More Divisions, More Prize Money
Participants will have the opportunity to compete at their skill level in various categories, including Women’s Doubles, Men’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles. This year’s tournament will feature more courts, additional divisions, and an increase in prize money.
All matches will take place in a premium climate-controlled facility on a hard court surface, using Franklin X-40 balls. Medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams in all divisions, along with extra prizes for the highest-level “$1010 Prize Money” events.
- Categories Available:
- Women’s Doubles
- Men’s Doubles
- Mixed Doubles
- Facility Features: Climate-controlled hard court surface, Franklin X-40 balls
- Medal Awards: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams in all divisions
Registration Details and Fees
To participate, players must register with a partner and pay upon registration. The fees are set at $100 per player for standard events and $125 for prize money events.
Additionally, there are non-refundable fees charged by the Pickleball Brackets software platform, amounting to $5 per event (with a maximum of $10 per player). Players who join the waitlist after payment will receive a full refund if they do not secure a spot in the tournament, minus the software fee.
- Event Fees:
- $100 per player for standard events
- $125 per player for prize money events
- Non-refundable Pickleball Brackets fee: $5 per event (max $10)
Tournament Categories and Format
Participants will engage in a variety of events, including:
- Women’s Doubles: Ranging from 3.0-4.5+
- Mixed Doubles: Ranging from 3.0-4.5+
- Men’s Doubles: Ranging from 3.0-5.0+
The tournament will employ a round-robin format followed by pre-medal and medal matches, with pool play set to win by 1 games to 11 or 15, depending on the final pool size. Championship matches for the $1010 Open Prize Money divisions will be best 2 out of 3 games to 11, win by 2.
- Format Details:
- Round-robin followed by pre-medal and medal matches
- Pool play: win by 1 games to 11 or 15
- Championship matches for Open Prize Money: best 2/3 games to 11
Health, Safety, and Venue Information
Health and safety are top priorities. An athletic trainer and physical therapist will be on-site for injury assessments and treatments throughout the day. The tournament will take place rain or shine in a temperature-controlled facility featuring 16 indoor pickleball courts. Free parking will be available in designated lots to ensure easy access for all participants and spectators.
- Health & Safety Measures: Athletic trainer and physical therapist on-site
- Venue Features: 16 indoor courts, temperature-controlled environment
- Parking: Free parking available in designated lots
Important Dates and Policies
The cancellation deadline for withdrawal from the tournament is October 9, 2024. Participants wishing to withdraw before this date will receive a full refund minus a $25 cancellation fee. After this date, no refunds will be issued for any reason.
- Cancellation Deadline: October 9, 2024
- Refund Policy: Full refunds minus $25 cancellation fee for withdrawals before the deadline
News in Brief: 1010 WINS Pickleball Tournament
The 1010 WINS Pickleball Tournament returns on October 19, 2024, at SPORTIME Randall’s Island, New York. Presented by Nissan and hosted by NYC Pickleball, the event will feature over 400 players competing in various divisions, including Women’s, Men’s, and Mixed Doubles.
Registration fees range from $100 to $125, with additional non-refundable charges. The pickleball tournament format includes round-robin play and medal matches. Health and safety measures will be in place, with an athletic trainer available. The cancellation deadline for refunds is October 9, 2024.
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