The Ocean Pines 2025 Summer Classic will take place from June 6 to June 8 at the Ocean Pines Racquet Center in Ocean Pines, Maryland. Hosted by the Ocean Pines Pickleball Club and LFG Tourneys, this outdoor pickleball tournament will feature a round-robin format with playoffs for top teams.
Three Days of Intense Competition
The tournament will include multiple events across three days. Friday’s lineup features Singles, Skinny Singles, and the Anything Goes Split Age event, where teams must consist of one player 50 or older and another under 50.
Saturday will host Gender Doubles for all levels, along with Co-ed Moneyball events for players 50 and older and those under 50, offering cash prizes. Sunday will wrap up the competition with Mixed Doubles events.
Format and Prize Details
Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Doubles will have age brackets and skill levels of 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, and 4.5. Matches will follow a round-robin format with games played to 15 points, win by 2. The top teams from each pool will move on to the playoffs.
Bronze matches will be played to 15, while gold matches will be best two out of three. Co-ed Moneyball events will also follow a round-robin format, with cash prizes of up to $1,500 for gold medalists in both age categories, provided there are at least 10 teams per division.
Registration and Participation Rules
Registration opens on January 28 at 9:30 a.m. EST and closes on June 1 at 8:00 a.m. EST. The base registration fee is $50, with an additional $10 fee for each general event and $60 for Coed Moneyball.
Participants must provide a photo ID at check-in and arrive at least 30 minutes before their scheduled match. Start times will be announced after registration closes.
Players will be placed in skill brackets based on their DUPR rating. If they do not have a rating, their Pickleball Brackets profile or self-rating will be used. Players must compete at their skill level or higher but cannot play in a lower bracket.
Tournament Rules and Policies
This pickleball event will follow the 2025 USAP Pickleball rules. Paddles such as the Joola MOD TA-15 and Gearbox Pro Power will be permitted until July 1, 2025.
A team’s age bracket will be determined by the younger player’s age as of December 31, 2025, while skill level will be based on the higher-rated player.
Refunds are available until May 6, with full refunds minus a service fee. Partial refunds are available until May 23. No refunds will be issued after this date.
In case of a player swap, the new participant must cover fees before a refund is processed for the withdrawing player. The tournament will not issue refunds for weather-related cancellations.
Looking Ahead
With 12 dedicated courts and four additional warm-up courts, the tournament promises ample playtime for all participants. Medals will be awarded to the top three teams in each division. Registered players will receive a special gift, and snacks, water, and raffles will be available.
The Ocean Pines 2025 Summer Classic is set to bring exciting pickleball action to Maryland, offering competitive play and cash prizes for top performers. Players and spectators can look forward to an eventful weekend of sportsmanship and fun.
News in Brief: Ocean Pines 2025 Summer Classic
The Ocean Pines 2025 Summer Classic runs from June 6-8 at Ocean Pines Racquet Center in Maryland. The tournament features singles, doubles, and cash-prize events with a round-robin format.
Registration opens January 28, with fees starting at $50. Matches follow USAP rules, and top players win medals and prizes. Refunds are available until May 23.
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