PickleFEST XV Pickleball Tournament: PickleFEST XV, the Northeast’s longest-running pickleball tournament, will take place from August 15 to 17, 2025, at the Fairport Pickleball Club in Fairport, New York. The event will feature competitive divisions for all skill levels, prize money for open categories, and a variety of formats including singles, doubles, and 50/50 team play.
Organized by tournament host Paul Valenti, PickleFEST XV will use a Set Partner Pool Play followed by a Single Elimination Bracket format. Registration costs range from $40 to $110 per player, with discounts for additional events. The Franklin X-40 will serve as the official tournament ball.
Event Schedule and Divisions
The tournament will begin Friday with singles and 50/50 divisions, where one partner is over 50 and one is under. Saturday will host men’s and women’s doubles, while Sunday will feature mixed doubles. All matches will be divided by skill level, from 3.0 up to open-level play.
Players must register with a partner and provide their name, contact details, and DUPR ID. Maximum DUPR ratings per division will be enforced, with no limits for open-level players. Registration closes on August 13, 2025, and fees will increase on July 14, July 28, and August 4.
Venue and Extras
The Fairport Pickleball Club offers 10 hard courts, locker rooms with showers, spectator areas including an upper viewing deck, and a bar serving food and drinks. Players registering before August 1 will receive a tournament t-shirt.
A free kids’ pickleball clinic for ages 6–12 will be held on Thursday, August 14, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
History of PickleFEST
PickleFEST began when Dave Thomas and Scott Bell of the Monroe County Sports Commission introduced pickleball to the county’s Sports & Music Festival at Ontario Beach Park. The first event had 52 players and led to the creation of Valenti Pickleball after a chance meeting between Thomas and John Valenti.
Significance
PickleFEST XV continues to grow, offering opportunities for competitive and casual players while preserving the community spirit that launched it 15 years ago. With prize money, diverse divisions, and a welcoming venue, it remains a key pickleball event in the Northeast.
News in Brief: PickleFEST XV Pickleball Tournament
PickleFEST XV, set for August 15–17, 2025, at Fairport Pickleball Club in New York, will feature singles, doubles, and 50/50 divisions for all levels. Prize money is on offer for open categories. Registration closes August 13, and a free kids’ clinic will be held on August 14.
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