Blue Crab Classic 2024: The second annual Blue Crab Classic will take place from August 16-18 at Ball at the Mall. This popular event promises a weekend of exciting pickleball competition, featuring singles, doubles, and mixed doubles across various skill levels.
The tournament will kick off with singles matches on Friday, August 16, followed by doubles on Saturday, August 17, and mixed doubles on Sunday, August 18. Each bracket caters to a range of skill levels, from newcomers to advanced players, with divisions set at 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0+.
Brackets are scheduled to play every 90 minutes to two hours, minimizing downtime and maximizing on-court action. Medal matches will be held at the end of each division.
Venue Details
- Location: Ball at the Mall, 2002 Annapolis Mall Way, Annapolis, Maryland 21401
- Surface Type: Sport Court
- Play Area: Outdoor Non-Covered
- Net Type: Portable Crank
- Number of Courts: 8
- Parking: Free parking is available near the California Pizza Kitchen entrance and in the blue garage. The facility is located outside of the former Nordstrom, which may not appear on navigation apps. Access is best via the black fence on the Jennifer Road side.
Restrooms are available inside the mall near Lush, with additional portable restrooms outside. A special corporate challenge, the 2nd Annual Drink & Dink Corporate Challenge & Mixer, will take place at LIVE Casino on Thursday, August 15, in partnership with the Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce.
Additional Information
- Food: Allowed, but no dish to pass or grilling permitted
- Pets: Not allowed
- Officiated Type: Medal Matches
- Max Events Per Registration: 4
- Cost Includes: 2 Events
- Guaranteed Games Per Event: 5
Join us for a fun and competitive weekend of pickleball at Ball at the Mall, and experience the excitement of the Blue Crab Classic!
News in Brief: Blue Crab Classic 2024
The second annual Blue Crab Classic will be held from August 16-18 at Ball at the Mall in Annapolis, MD. The tournament includes singles on Friday, doubles on Saturday, and mixed doubles on Sunday, with divisions for skill levels 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0+. Matches will be scheduled every 90 minutes to two hours, and medal matches will conclude each division.
The event features 8 outdoor courts with sport court surfaces. Free parking is available, and restrooms are located inside the mall and outside. A corporate challenge mixer will precede the tournament on August 15. Food is allowed, but pets are not.
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