The 2nd Annual Central Jersey Open will be held from April 5th to 6th, 2025, at the Flemington Pickleball Club in New Jersey. Registration for the event is now open, and players can sign up until April 2nd, 2025, with a $60 entry fee.
The tournament will feature various skill levels ranging from 2.5 to 4.5 and age brackets (9-49, 50+). Registration costs $60, which includes a tournament shirt and medals for the winners. Gender doubles and mixed doubles events are priced at $20 each. Players have the option to sign up and delay payment until March 1st, 2025.
Event Format and Payment Details
This pickleball event will follow a round-robin format. All matches in the round-robin will be a single game to either 11 or 15 points, requiring a win by 2 points.
Playoffs and medal rounds will continue this format. Participants can make payments online via Stripe, with other options available if necessary.
Important Dates
- Registration Opens: January 21, 2025, at 8:00 AM EST
- Registration Closes: April 2, 2025, at 11:55 PM EST
- T-shirt Deadline: March 15, 2025
Changes for 2025 Tournament Rules
The 2025 event will feature some key rule updates. These include the elimination of faults for incorrect server, receiver, or player position errors, a change in the draping net rule, and a new rule banning the act of catching or carrying the ball on the paddle. Additionally, there will be modifications to the paddle specifications to address new technology.
Players must compete at the higher-rated skill level of their partner. If divisions have fewer than four entrants, divisions may be merged at the discretion of the Tournament Committee. Participants will also need to ensure their paddle is USA Pickleball-approved, with a full list available on their website.
Refund Policy
Withdrawal fees will apply for players who drop out before March 1st, 2025. A $10 fee will be charged for withdrawals, but no refunds will be issued after that date.
For more details, players should visit the official tournament page or contact the tournament director for any questions.
News in Brief: 2nd Annual Central Jersey Open
The 2nd Annual Central Jersey Open will take place April 5-6, 2025, at Flemington Pickleball Club. Registration is open until April 2, 2025, with a $60 entry fee.
The tournament includes skill levels 2.5 to 4.5, gender doubles, and mixed doubles. Players must follow updated rules, including changes to paddle specifications and player positions. Withdrawal fees apply.
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