The 2025 Bay Area Senior Games Pickleball Tournament will take place from May 24 to May 26, 2025, at Mitchell Park in Palo Alto, California. The event is open to players aged 50 and up, offering a fun, non-qualifying experience with all round-robin play and playoffs for gold, silver, and bronze medals. Registration is open until May 15, 2025, with fees starting at $55 per player.
Tournament Format and Registration
The Bay Area Senior Games pickleball tournament will follow an age-based format with three skill levels: Recreational (3.0), Intermediate (3.5), and Advanced (4.0+). Players will compete in age divisions ranging from 50-54 to 90+.
The tournament will be played over three days, with men’s doubles and women’s mini singles on May 24, mixed doubles on May 25, and women’s doubles and men’s mini singles on May 26.
Registration costs $55 per player until March 31, with additional fees for each event. Late registration begins on May 1 and will cost $85 per player. Players must register individually, and doubles partners must register within 14 days to avoid being placed on a waitlist.
Early Registration Discounts and Membership Benefits
Players who register by March 31 can take advantage of the $55 early registration fee. Those who are members of US Senior Pickleball (USSP) will receive a $10 discount. The tournament is approved by USSP, which also offers a points system for prizes, though no cash prizes will be awarded.
Refund Policy
Refunds are available with a $10 administrative fee up until May 1, 2025. After this date, only 50% of fees will be refunded. In case of weather-related cancellations, participants will receive up to 50% of their fees back.
Venue and Parking
The tournament will be held at Mitchell Park, located at 600 East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, California. Free parking is available, though overnight parking is not permitted.
The 2025 Bay Area Senior Games Pickleball Tournament promises to be an exciting and competitive event for seniors in the region, offering an opportunity for fun and fitness. With early registration discounts and no membership required, it’s set to attract many players eager to take part in this well-regarded event.
News in Brief: Bay Area Senior Games Pickleball Tournament
The 2025 Bay Area Senior Games Pickleball Tournament will be held from May 24 to May 26 at Mitchell Park in Palo Alto, California. Open to players aged 50 and up, the event features all-round robin play with playoffs for medals.
Registration is $55 until March 31, with additional fees for events, and increases to $85 after May 1. Players must register individually, and doubles partners need to register within 14 days to avoid waitlists. Refunds are available with a $10 fee until May 1, 2025.
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