Midwest Regional Senior Championships Begins September 5: The Twin Cities are gearing up to host the Midwest Regional Senior Championships from September 5 to September 8, 2024, at the new courts located at Jokerst Park in Festus, Missouri. Situated approximately 30 minutes south of St. Louis, the tournament will feature senior brackets for players aged 50 and above on Thursday and Friday. Open age and skill brackets will take place on Saturday (Doubles) and Sunday (Mixed Doubles). For the Open events, a minimum rating of 4.0 (WPR, PBB Rating, or USSP) is strongly recommended. Prize money will be awarded to the top three finishers in the Open events.
Event Dates and Location
- Dates: September 5-8, 2024
- Location: Jokerst Park, Festus, Missouri, 525 S Mill, Festus, MO 63028
Tournament Structure
- Senior Brackets: Ages 50+
- Dates: Thursday and Friday
- Format: Round-robin, with potential pool play for events with 8 or more teams
- Matches: Guaranteed 3 per event
- Medals: Awarded for each age/skill group
- Open Brackets:
- Dates: Saturday (Doubles) and Sunday (Mixed Doubles)
- Minimum Rating: 4.0 (WPR, PBB Rating, or USSP)
Tournament Format and Prize Money
- Format:
- Championship Style: Double-elimination
- Winners Bracket: Best 2 of 3 games to 11 points, win by 2
- Losers Bracket: Single game to 15 points, win by 2
- Medal Matches: Best 2 of 3 games to 11 points, win by 2
- Prize Money:
- Gold: $500/team
- Silver: $300/team
- Bronze: $200/team
Thursday and Friday’s senior events will follow a round-robin format, with events having 8 or more teams potentially featuring pool play. Players are guaranteed three matches per event, ensuring ample play. Medals will be awarded in each age and skill group, and all event details are subject to change based on registration.
Venue Information
- Surface: Sport Court & Concrete
- Courts: 8 outdoor, with lighting
- Net Type: Permanent
- Ball Used: Franklin X-40 Green
- Parking: Free
News in Brief: Midwest Regional Senior Championships Begins September 5
The Midwest Regional Senior Championships will be held at Jokerst Park, Festus, Missouri, from September 5-8, 2024. The event features senior brackets on Thursday and Friday and Open doubles and mixed doubles on Saturday and Sunday. A minimum rating of 4.0 is recommended for Open events. Prize money is available for the Open categories, with Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards. The tournament will follow a double-elimination format for Open events. Registration details and start times will be posted shortly after registration closes. USSP members receive a discount and points towards annual prizes.
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