NYC Singles Showdown Pickleball Tournament: On August 21, 2024, the Life Time Penn1 in New York City will host the NYC Singles Showdown PB Tournament, a premier event for pickleball enthusiasts. The tournament will feature two divisions: 4.0+ and 4.0-. Players will compete for cash prizes, with the stakes high and the competition fierce.
Prize Structure
In the 4.0+ Division, competitors will compete for a share of $600. The top three finishers will receive $300, $200, and $100, respectively. Prize money is dependent on the number of participants. In the 4.0- Division, the winner will take home $100.
Format and Rules
The tournament will use pool play and rally scoring. In the 4.0+ Division, the top eight players will advance to single-elimination playoffs, while the top four players in the 4.0- Division will also move to playoffs. Each player is guaranteed four games.
Players without a singles DUPR rating or those with a rating below 4.0 must compete in the 4.0- Division, though exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.
Registration and Policies
Registration is $80 per player. A discount code for Life Time Premiere Members is available on TeamReach. Scores will be recorded in DUPR, and players must have a DUPR account and join the “LIFETIME at Penn1” club on the DUPR app or website. Spectators and guests are not allowed, though players under 16 may have one chaperone.
Compliance with LIFETIME and DUPR policies is mandatory, and violations may result in denial of entry. Players should arrive 15 minutes before their division starts and vacate the courts promptly after their matches. No food is allowed on the courts, and no refunds will be issued for withdrawals within 48 hours of the event start time.
Venue Information
The event will be held at Life Time Penn1, located at 235 West 33rd St, NYC, New York, 10119. The facility features indoor, air-conditioned hardcourts with permanent nets. The Franklin X-40 ball will be used, and parking is free.
News in Brief: NYC Singles Showdown Pickleball Tournament
The NYC Singles Showdown PB Tournament at Life Time Penn1 on August 21, 2024, promises intense competition with cash prizes of up to $300 for the 4.0+ Division and $100 for the 4.0- Division. Players will engage in pool play and advance to single-elimination playoffs based on performance.
Registration costs $80, with a discount available for Life Time Premiere Members. The event enforces strict policies on spectators, food, and court use. Players are required to join the DUPR club and comply with tournament rules to participate.
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