Louisiana State Championship: The inaugural United Pickleball State Championship (UPSC) is set to elevate the pickleball scene from September 6 to September 8, 2024, at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. This tournament, organized by the United Pickleball Association (UPA), is a crucial event in determining which state boasts the best pickleball players. Gold Medalists from each state will secure invitations to the year-end United States Championship in Dallas, TX, with all event fees waived.
Louisiana State Championship Details
- Dates: September 6 – September 8, 2024
- Venue: Hilton New Orleans Riverside, 2 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
- Surface Type: Tennis Hardcourt Surface
- Play Area Type: Indoor Air Conditioned
- Number of Courts: 16
- Net Type: Portable
- Ball Used: Franklin X40
- Parking: No Fee
Why Compete in the State Championship Series?
Participating in the UPSC provides players with a premier platform to show their skills on a grand stage. Spanning all 50 states, this series offers a competitive environment for players of all ages and skill levels. It’s a chance to engage in high-level competition, foster camaraderie, and push one’s limits. The series also offers an enticing incentive: a spot in the United States Championship, with medalists receiving fee waivers. This adds excitement and drives players to excel.
Champions Division and Divisions Offered
Gold Medalists from state championships will earn a complimentary event fee to the United States Championship in Dallas, taking place from November 4 to November 9. Silver Medalists will receive a 50% discount, and Bronze Medalists will benefit from a 33% discount on their registration fees.
- Skill Levels: 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0
- Age Groups: 18U, 19+, 35+, 50+, 60+, 70+
- Playing Divisions: Men’s Doubles (MD), Women’s Doubles (WD), Mixed Doubles (MXD), Men’s Singles (MS), Women’s Singles (WS)
Louisiana State Championship Format
The tournament will employ a “Round Robin with Playoffs” format. Pools will play followed by playoffs, with games played to 15 points, winning by 2, or 11 points for larger brackets. In cases of fewer than three teams, brackets will be combined.
- Format: Round Robin with Playoffs
- Pool Play followed by playoffs for the top teams (usually top 4)
- Games: 1 to 15 points (win by 2) for 3-6 teams, 1 to 11 points for 7 or more teams
- Combining Brackets: Fewer than 3 teams will result in combined brackets
- Ratings: Players will use their World Pickleball Rating (WPR), Pickleball Brackets Rating (PBR), or self-rating if WPR is not available.
- Format Adjustments: The Tournament Director may combine brackets or adjust formats as needed.
News in Brief: Louisiana State Championship Kicks Off Sept 8
The 2024 Louisiana State Championship will be held from September 6 to 8 at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. This inaugural United Pickleball State Championship (UPSC) event will see Gold Medalists securing automatic invitations and fee waivers for the United States Championship in Dallas, TX.
The tournament spans all 50 states, featuring various skill levels and age groups. The event will follow a round-robin format with playoffs, using Franklin X40 balls on 16 indoor courts.
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