Bicentennial Pickleball Showdown: Akron will celebrate its 200th anniversary with the Akron Bicentennial Pickleball Round Robin Tournament. The event features mixed doubles competitions on September 7 and September 14 at the Shaw JCC, located at 750 White Pond Drive. Winners will receive medals and prizes.
The tournament offers a recreational division on September 7 for new players and those rated below 3.0 on the Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating scale. An intermediate division on September 14 is designed for players with DUPR ratings between 3.0 and 4.0.
Tournament Details
Matches will run from 2 to 7 p.m. each day. Group 1 will play from 2 to 4 p.m., while Group 2 will compete from 5 to 7 p.m. Games will be played to 15 points, with teams required to win by one. Each game will also have a 20-minute time limit.
Teams are mixed doubles only, but solo players can register and be paired with a partner. The event is open to players ages 18 and older. The competition can accommodate up to 48 teams.
Registration and Costs
The registration fee is $15 per player. Participants can sign up online or in person at the event, provided space is still available. Players may register as individuals or as teams. According to the event website, the winners of each group will receive medals and additional prizes.
Significance for Akron
The pickleball tournament is one of more than a dozen events organized for Akron’s bicentennial year. By offering divisions for different skill levels, the event welcomes both casual players and more experienced athletes. The tournament also highlights pickleball’s growing role in local community celebrations.
News in Brief: Bicentennial Pickleball Showdown
Akron will host the Bicentennial Pickleball Round Robin Tournament on September 7 and 14 at the Shaw JCC. The mixed doubles event, open to adults 18 and older, includes divisions for recreational and intermediate players. Winners will receive medals and prizes. Registration is $15 per player, with space for 48 teams.
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