The 2025 3rd Annual First Baptist Church Mount Ida Spring Fling Tournament will take place from April 25 to April 27, 2025, at the First Baptist Church in Mount Ida, Arkansas. This event is a skill tournament for all ages, featuring Men’s and Women’s Doubles, Men’s and Women’s Singles, and Mixed Doubles competitions.
Tournament Details
Registration for the tournament opens on February 1, 2025, at 8:00 AM CST and closes on April 10, 2025, at 5:00 PM CST. The registration cost is $55, with an additional $20 fee for a second event. The $5 pickleballbrackets.com fee and any credit card fees are not included.
This pickleball tournament will limit registration to 8 teams per event or until the tournament director deems the day’s events are full. Events will feature round robin or pool play followed by single-elimination brackets. Each player is guaranteed a minimum of four games per event.
Event Format and Rules
Each pickleball event will start with round robin play, with games to 15, win by 2. The top four teams will then advance to bracket play, where Seed 1 will face Seed 4, and Seed 2 will face Seed 3. Winners of these matches will move to the Gold/Silver match, while the losers will play for the Bronze medal.
Medal matches will be played 2 out of 3, with games to 11, win by 2. Gold medal matches will have a referee available for disputes and kitchen calls. In games without a referee, out calls will be made by the receiving team.
Additional Information
No pets or alcohol will be allowed at the event. Food may be available for purchase, and snacks will be provided for tournament players.
The tournament director reserves the right to modify event formats depending on the number of registrations. Medals will be awarded to the top finishers in each event, but no cash prizes will be offered.
Fundraising Efforts
All proceeds from the tournament, above expenses, will go toward fundraising for the Masterpiece Ministries of Arkansas. The event serves as both a competitive tournament and a way to support local initiatives.
Parking
There is no parking fee at the venue. Participants can enjoy free parking while attending the event at the First Baptist Church Mount Ida, located at 204 Luzerne Street, Mount Ida, AR, 71957.
For more information, please refer to the official tournament registration site or contact the tournament organizers directly.
News in Brief: Mount Ida Spring Fling Tournament
The 2025 3rd Annual First Baptist Church Mount Ida Spring Fling Tournament will be held from April 25-27 in Mount Ida, Arkansas. This skill tournament features Men’s and Women’s Doubles, Singles, and Mixed Doubles.
Registration opens on February 1 with a $55 entry fee, plus a $20 fee for a second event. All proceeds benefit Masterpiece Ministries of Arkansas. The event includes guaranteed games, medals, and food for players.
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