The Kitchen Open Atlanta: A landmark event in amateur pickleball as The Kitchen Open heads to Atlanta from November 1 to 3, 2024. This marquee tournament, hosted at ITA, 3110 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, Georgia, is set to be the pinnacle of the year’s amateur pickleball scene. Known for its grandeur, The Kitchen Open promises an action-packed weekend ending in a Finals Party where a single team will take home a record-breaking $25,000—marking the highest prize ever awarded in amateur pickleball history.
Tournament Structure
The Kitchen Open will offer an expansive competition landscape, featuring divisions that cater to every skill level and age group. Participants can compete in open age play or the 40+ division, with skill levels ranging from 3.0 to 4.5, plus an elite OPEN division. The tournament will also include gender doubles and mixed doubles, ensuring a comprehensive competitive environment.
Teams in each division will play a minimum of six games, each game extending to 15 points. The tournament utilizes side-out scoring, with the first round organized as a round-robin format featuring seven teams per pool. Matches are single games to 15 points, win by 1, with no third-game tiebreaker. In the event of a tie, a series of criteria will determine the winner, including head-to-head matchups, overall points allowed, and a potential single game to 11 points.
Prizes and Equipment
Players in all skill divisions will vie for Joola paddles and gear, with gift credits to www.TheKitchenPickle.com awarded to those who make the podium. The OPEN DIVISION stands out with its winner-take-all prize of $25,000, underscoring the tournament’s dedication to celebrating top-tier pickleball talent.
Venue Information
The event will unfold at ITA, featuring:
- Surface Type: Tennis Hardcourt
- Play Area Type: Outdoor Non-Covered
- Net Type: Portable
- Ball Used: Franklin X
- Number of Courts: 19
News in Brief: The Kitchen Open Atlanta
The Kitchen Open Atlanta, set for November 1-3, 2024, at ITA, 3110 Presidential Drive, is the premier amateur pickleball event of the year. This grand tournament features divisions for all skill levels and age groups, including open age play, 40+, and an elite OPEN division. Each team will play a minimum of six games, with side-out scoring and tiebreaker rules to ensure fair competition. The standout feature is the record-breaking $25,000 prize for the OPEN DIVISION winner. The event, held on 19 outdoor hard courts, will also offer Joola paddles and gear for top performers, making it a must-attend for pickleball enthusiasts.
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