Winter Fest 2025 Pickleball Tournament: The Winter Fest 2025 Pickleball Tournament will take place from January 4-5, 2025, at Lil Rhody Pickleball in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. Players will compete in various divisions with a cash prize for the 4.5+ skill level bracket. Registration opens on December 7, 2024, and closes on January 2, 2025.
Tournament Overview
The tournament offers a $1,000 purse for the 4.5+ division, which will be held on Saturday, January 4. The top two teams in this event will share the prize money. Only players with a DUPR rating higher than 4.5 are eligible, ensuring a highly competitive field. The event will use Franklin X-40 balls, and all games will be entered into the DUPR system by the tournament director.
Registration Details
Participants can register for the tournament starting December 7, 2024, with the registration fee set at $60. Registration closes on January 2, 2025, at 8:00 EST. Players must sign up at the skill level of their higher-rated partner in doubles or mixed doubles events. If registering together as a team, the second partner must sign up within three days to guarantee a spot in the event.
Event Structure
Events with more than nine teams will be split into seeded pools, with the top two teams from each pool advancing to a playoff round. For events with fewer than nine teams, a round-robin format will be used. Players without a rating or with limited tournament results may be given wildcard entries based on their performance.
Withdrawal and Refund Policy
Participants who withdraw before registration closes on January 2, 2025, will be charged a $20 processing fee. Any withdrawals after the registration deadline will not be refunded.
Venue Information
The tournament will be held at Lil Rhody Pickleball, located at 6655 Post Rd, North Kingstown, RI. The indoor facility features five permanent sport courts, and players will compete using Franklin 40 balls. Parking is free, and the event promises a well-equipped setting for all participants.
News in Brief: Winter Fest 2025 Pickleball Tournament
The Winter Fest 2025 Pickleball Tournament will be held on January 4-5, 2025, at Lil Rhody Pickleball in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. The 4.5+ division offers a $1,000 purse, and registration opens on December 7, 2024. Participants can compete in various divisions, with events using Franklin X-40 balls. Registration closes on January 2, 2025, and there’s a $60 fee. Withdrawal before the deadline incurs a $20 fee.
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