The first 2024 PickleBUILD Pickleball Tournament will take place on November 9 and 10 at Veterans Park in Williamsburg, Virginia. Organized by Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg, this event merges competitive sport with a mission: all proceeds will go toward building a home for a veteran in James City County. Pickleball players from around the region are invited to compete while directly contributing to this impactful community project.
Event Structure and Skill Divisions
The pickleball tournament opens with men’s and women’s doubles on Saturday, followed by mixed doubles on Sunday. Events are arranged by skill level, spanning divisions from 2.0 to 4.0+ ratings, allowing players to compete within their proficiency.
Teams will compete at the level of the higher-rated player. To accommodate player skill matching, each event will follow a round-robin format, resulting in medal matches for the top-performing teams.
Registration and Requirements
Registration is open until November 6, with a fee of $30 per event until October 30. Late registration costs $45. Participants must ensure both partners are registered within three days of one another to confirm their place in the tournament; otherwise, they risk being moved to the waitlist. Organizers will cap brackets, making early registration critical.
Game Format and Medal Matches
All matches follow a round-robin format, with teams competing to 15 points, needing to win by two. For events with eight or more teams, brackets may be divided into pools, with top teams advancing to single-elimination rounds. Medal matches are played in a best-of-three games format to 11 points, with gold, silver, and bronze medals awarded.
On-Site Facilities and Guidelines
Veterans Park offers free parking, and tournament organizers will provide Franklin X-40 neon green balls, though players are asked not to wear bright green shirts.
Food and merchandise vendors will be available on-site, contributing to a vibrant pickleball tournament atmosphere that supports Habitat for Humanity’s veteran-focused mission.
No-Refund Policy: Supporting Habitat for Humanity’s Mission
As a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity, the PickleBUILD Tournament has a no-refund policy. Registrants agree that their entry fees directly support housing for veterans, and any cancellations due to weather or other factors will not result in refunds.
This commitment shows the tournament’s dual purpose—celebrating the sport of pickleball while supporting a cause that brings lasting value to the Williamsburg community.
News in Brief: PickleBUILD Pickleball Tournament
The first 2024 PickleBUILD Pickleball Tournament will be held on November 9 and 10 at Veterans Park in Williamsburg, Virginia, organized by Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg. Proceeds will support building a home for a veteran in James City County.
The pickleball event features men’s and women’s doubles on Saturday and mixed doubles on Sunday, with skill divisions from 2.0 to 4.0+. Registration is open until November 6, with a $30 fee. All matches will follow a round-robin format, and there is a no-refund policy, emphasizing the tournament’s mission to aid veterans.
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