Pickleball Is Great Tournament: Pickleball Is Great is excited to announce its second tournament in Paradise, California. The event will feature a round-robin format with playoffs for gold, silver, and bronze medals. Scheduled for January 3-5, 2025, this tournament is open to all players aged 50 and above, following US Senior Pickleball guidelines. No membership is required, but players with a USSP membership will receive a $10 refund.
Tournament Details and Format
The tournament includes events for women’s doubles, mixed doubles, and men’s doubles, with skill levels ranging from 3.0 to 5.0. The events are scheduled as follows:
- Friday, January 3, 2025: Women’s Doubles (ages 19+, 30+, 40+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, 75+, 80+)
- Saturday, January 4, 2025: Mixed Doubles (ages 19+, 30+, 40+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, 75+, 80+)
- Sunday, January 5, 2025: Men’s Doubles (ages 19+, 30+, 40+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, 75+, 80+)
The tournament is structured to ensure competitive play. All games will follow a round robin format, with playoffs for the top teams. Pool play will include the following game formats:
- For 4, 5, and 6 teams: games are to 15, win by 2.
- For 7 and 8 teams: games are to 11, win by 2.
- Bronze matches are to 15, win by 2, while gold matches can be played as 2 out of 3 to 11, win by 2, or to 15, win by 2.
Registration and Fees
Participants can register early for $35 plus $15 per event during June and July. Registration fees increase to $45 in August and September, and $55 in October and December. There are no membership requirements for registration.
Venue and Accommodations
The tournament will take place at the Embassy Suites Palm Springs, located at 74700 Highway 111, Palm Desert, California. The venue features 16 courts on a hard tennis surface, and parking is available free of charge.
Participants can also book accommodations at the Embassy Suites for a discounted rate of $189 per night plus tax, using the promo code GRE.
Significance of the Tournament
This tournament not only encourages friendly competition but also fosters community among pickleball enthusiasts. With no membership required, it invites more players to join and grow the sport. As the popularity of pickleball continues to rise, events like this are crucial for building a supportive and engaged community.
Participants can look forward to a fun weekend of competition, camaraderie, and the chance to win medals in a welcoming environment. The tournament serves as an excellent opportunity for players to showcase their skills while enjoying the vibrant pickleball community in Paradise.
News in Brief: Pickleball Is Great Tournament
Pickleball Is Great is hosting its second tournament in Paradise, California, from January 3-5, 2025, open to players aged 50 and above. Featuring a round robin format, the pickleball event includes women’s, mixed, and men’s doubles competitions across various age categories and skill levels (3.0 to 5.0).
Registration fees range from $35 to $55 depending on the date, with no membership required. The pickleball tournament will be held at Embassy Suites Palm Springs, offering a supportive and inclusive environment for all participants.
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