The Shamrock Showdown pickleball tournament will take place on March 8-9, 2025, at Pelican Park in Mandeville, Louisiana. This Southern Pickleball Association-sanctioned event is a qualifier for the 2025 Southern Pickleball Championships, where medal winners will earn spots. Registration is open now until March 1, 2025, with a fee of $60 for one event and $10 for each additional event.
Event Schedule
The tournament will feature men’s and women’s doubles on Saturday, March 8, and mixed doubles on Sunday, March 9. Matches may start as early as 8:00 AM each day.
Specific start times will be posted and emailed to participants a week before the event. The format includes a round-robin followed by medal brackets or matches for groups with over four teams.
Registration and Fees
Players can register for the tournament starting February 16, 2025. The registration deadline is March 1, 2025, and teams must ensure both players are registered within five days of each other.
If any brackets do not fill, tournament organizers may combine them, but awards will remain based on the original division.
Ratings and Divisions
This tournament uses DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) ratings, and players are encouraged to check their ratings before registering.
Skill levels include 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, and 4.5, while age divisions are 13+ and 50+. Teams must play at the skill level of the higher-rated player and the age group of the younger player.
Refund and Weather Policy
The withdrawal deadline is February 15, 2025, at midnight for a refund minus a $5 fee. After that, no refunds are available unless tournament insurance is purchased.
If inclement weather affects play, organizers will attempt to dry the courts and complete matches. If weather delays persist, the tournament will move to an indoor venue, the Brown Gym.
News in Brief: Shamrock Showdown pickleball tournament
The Shamrock Showdown pickleball tournament will be held on March 8-9, 2025, at Pelican Park in Mandeville, Louisiana. This Southern Pickleball Association Sanctioned event offers a chance to qualify for the 2025 Southern Pickleball Championships.
Registration is open until March 1, with a $60 fee for one event and additional $10 per event. DUPR ratings and various skill divisions are included.
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