The Save a Life Tournament, hosted by Harbor House Inc., will take place from March 7 to March 9, 2025, at THE HANGOUT Fitness and Sports Complex in Fort Smith, Arkansas. This USSP Senior Tournament also includes a 49 and Under division, offering players an exciting weekend of competition across three events.
Three Days of Competitive Play
The pickleball tournament features singles matches on Friday afternoon, followed by doubles on Saturday and mixed doubles on Sunday. Registration costs $55 and includes entry into one event, along with a swag bag for all participants. Players can register for additional events at $10 each.
Early registration discounts are available until December 31, 2024. No membership is required to participate, but USSP members receive a $10 discount per tournament. To join USSP, players can visit US. Senior Pickleball.com for a $20 annual fee.
Tournament Format and Prize System
Players are guaranteed at least four matches per event. Smaller round-robin groups will play two to three games, while larger groups of five or more will compete in a round-robin format to 15 points, win by two. The tournament director has the discretion to merge or split age and skill brackets based on participation.
USSP members can earn points throughout the year, with top finishers qualifying for prizes. In 2024, prizes worth $20,000 were awarded to the highest point earners in each age group.
Pets are not allowed at the venue, and no cash prizes will be awarded. Registration closes once event capacity is reached.
News in Brief: Save a Life Tournament
The Save a Life Tournament will take place in Fort Smith, Arkansas, from March 7-9, 2025. Players can compete in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles, with at least four guaranteed matches per event. Registration is $55, with discounts for USSP members. The event will follow a round-robin format with playoff opportunities.
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