The May Classic Tournament, hosted by Pickleball Is Great (PIG), will take place at Cascade Athletic Club in Gresham, Oregon, from May 2 to May 4, 2025. The event will feature round-robin competitions across various skill levels, culminating in playoff matches for gold, silver, and bronze medals.
Tournament Overview
Registration for the event opens on December 29, 2024, and closes on April 23, 2025. The early registration fee is $45 plus $15 per event until February 15, after which the fee increases to $60 plus $15 per event.
Late registration, starting April 24, will cost $75 plus $15 per event. Players must register with a partner within seven days to avoid being moved to the waitlist.
The event is designed for players of skill levels ranging from 3.0 to 4.5+, with age brackets expected to include under 50, 50-59, and 60+ categories. The tournament will follow a round-robin format, with players competing for gold, silver, and bronze medals.
Competition Schedule
This pickleball tournament will start on Friday, May 2, with women’s doubles, followed by mixed doubles on Saturday, May 3, and men’s doubles on Sunday, May 4.
Each event will feature round-robin play, with the top four teams advancing to the playoffs. The round-robin matches will typically be played to 15 points, with some events using a modified format if necessary.
Matches will be won by two points, and the playoff format will vary, with gold matches played either to 11 or 15 points. The tournament director may combine brackets based on registration numbers to ensure competitive play.
Refund Policy
Participants can withdraw until the registration deadline, with a $10 administrative fee applied to all withdrawals. No refunds will be offered after the registration period ends, unless an event is canceled due to weather. In such cases, participants may receive up to a 50% refund.
News in Brief: May Classic Tournament
The May Classic Tournament will be held from May 2 to May 4, 2025, at Cascade Athletic Club in Gresham, Oregon. With registration opening on December 29, 2024, players from skill levels 3.0 to 4.5+ can compete in round-robin events for gold, silver, and bronze medals.
The event will feature women’s, mixed, and men’s doubles with playoffs to determine winners.
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