New Haven’s 1st Pickleball Tournament: The New Haven Pickleball League is excited to present Dink to End DV, the city’s first community pickleball tournament taking place on November 16-17, 2024, at the Wilbur Cross Pickleball Courts. This special event aims to raise funds for The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services, to collect $5,000 to support local families affected by domestic violence.
- Event Dates: November 16-17, 2024
- Location: Wilbur Cross Pickleball Courts, 181 Mitchell Dr, New Haven, Connecticut.
Tournament Events and Schedule
The pickleball tournament will feature Men’s Doubles and Women’s Doubles on Saturday, November 16, with Mixed Doubles scheduled for Sunday, November 17.
All participants will receive a tournament shirt (long sleeve dri-fit), snacks, and a raffle ticket for a chance to win additional prizes.
- Men’s and Women’s Doubles: Saturday, November 16.
- Mixed Doubles: Sunday, November 17.
- Registration Fee: $60 for the first event; $25 for a second event.
- Fundraising Goal: $5,000 for The Umbrella Center.
- Give Butter Platform: Text ‘dink’ to 53-555 or visit the provided link.
Tournament Format and Details
Players will compete in a round robin format, guaranteeing six games (one against each team), with each game played to 11 points, requiring a two-point margin for victory.
The top four teams will advance to playoffs, consisting of two additional games played to 15 points, also requiring a two-point margin.
- Competition Format: Round robin followed by playoffs
- Guaranteed Games: 6 rounds, followed by playoffs for top four teams
- Game Format: Round robin to 11 (win by 2), playoffs to 15 (win by 2)
Start Times and Partner Registration
Matches will begin at various times throughout the day: 8 AM, 12 PM, and 4 PM. Specific start times will be communicated to players as the tournament date approaches. Players may register with a partner or select “I need a partner” to be paired with someone.
- Start Times: 8 AM, 12 PM, and 4 PM each day
- Partner Registration: Specify a partner or request to be assigned one.
Venue Information
The Wilbur Cross Pickleball Courts features six permanent nets and uses Franklin X-40 Outdoor Pickleballs. While the surface type and play area specifics are not specified, the venue is committed to providing a quality playing environment, and parking is free for all participants.
- Surface Type: Not specified
- Play Area Type: Not specified
- Ball Used: Franklin X-40 Outdoor Pickleballs
- Number of Courts: 6
- Parking: No fee
News in Brief: New Haven’s 1st Pickleball Tournament
The Dink to End DV tournament will be held at the Wilbur Cross Pickleball Courts in New Haven, Connecticut, on November 16-17, 2024. The pickleball event features Men’s and Women’s Doubles on Saturday and Mixed Doubles on Sunday, with a registration fee of $60 for the first event and $25 for a second event.
Participants will compete in a round robin format with six guaranteed games and have the chance to raise funds for local families affected by domestic violence.
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