Fall Frenzy Pickleball Tournament: The ERA Pickleball Tournament is back with the Houston Fall Frenzy, powered by Charles Schwab, taking place from October 11 to October 13, 2024. This exciting event will be hosted at Era Pickleball in The Woodlands, Texas, showing a total of 13 indoor courts, thanks to the addition of five new courts.
- Event Dates: October 11-13, 2024
- Location: Era Pickleball, 295 Sawdust Rd, The Woodlands, Texas, 77380
- Total Indoor Courts: 13
Registration Details
Players are encouraged to sign up before October 1 to secure a special tournament shirt, available exclusively during the tournament weekend. The event promises to feature the largest cash payouts ever seen in Houston, totaling $10,500.
- Total Cash Payout: $10,500
- Prizes for Brackets: Cash prizes for 3.0-4.0 brackets, all 4.5/5.0 events, and $2,500 for the Doubles Money Ball.
- 1st-3rd Place Awards: Available for several brackets.
Tournament Schedule
The pickleball tournament schedule is designed to accommodate various player levels and includes senior and beginner brackets.
- Friday Events:
- Senior Men’s Doubles
- Senior Women’s Doubles
- Men’s Singles
- Women’s Singles
- Saturday Events:
- Men’s Doubles (including beginner brackets)
- Women’s Doubles
- Sunday Events:
- Mixed Doubles
- Senior Mixed Doubles (including beginner brackets)
Food and Drink
Participants can enjoy complimentary snacks, drinks, and a smoothie per event, courtesy of the on-site smoothie shop.
Tournament Formats
The tournament will follow specific formats based on skill levels:
- 3.0 – 4.5 Events:
- Minimum of 3 matches
- Pool-play to single-elimination
- The gold medal match is the best of 3
- Money Ball Events:
- Double elimination bracket
- Winners bracket: 2 out of 3 to 11
- Losers bracket: 1 to 15
Timing and Ratings
Play may start as early as 7:00 a.m. A tentative schedule will be sent out two weeks prior, with final confirmation once registration closes. The tournament will utilize the DUPR system for ratings, ensuring players compete in appropriate brackets with a +.100 allowance.
- Play Start Time: As early as 7:00 a.m.
- DUPR Ratings: To ensure correct bracket placements.
- Self-Entered Matches: Manually reversed to prevent score manipulation.
Tentative Schedule
- Friday, October 11:
- Senior Men’s Doubles 3.0 at 8:00 AM
- Senior Women’s Doubles 3.0 at 9:00 AM
- Women’s Singles 4.0 at 1:30 PM
- Men’s Singles 4.5+ at 6:00 PM
- Saturday, October 12:
- Men’s Doubles 3.0 at 7:00 AM
- Women’s Doubles 4.5+ at 12:30 PM
- Doubles Money Ball at 3:00 PM
- Sunday, October 13:
- Mixed Doubles 3.0 at 7:00 AM
- Senior Mixed Doubles 3.0 at 12:30 PM
- Mixed Doubles Money Ball 5.0+ at 3:00 PM
Note: The schedule is tentative and may vary by ±1 hour the week of the tournament.
Tournament of Champions
This tournament is part of the Champion’s Series, offering participants a chance to earn more points toward the Tournament of Champions. Top prizes include 300 points, with payouts exceeding $500 even for 3.0 players.
Refund Policy
Players must cancel before September 13, 2024, to receive a refund, subject to a $15 processing fee. No refunds will be issued after this date.
Venue Information
- Surface Type: Concrete
- Play Area Type: Indoor Air Conditioned
- Net Type: Permanent
- Ball Used: Gearbox GB1
- Number of Courts: 13
- Parking: No Fee
News in Brief: Fall Frenzy Pickleball Tournament
The ERA Pickleball Tournament, Houston Fall Frenzy powered by Charles Schwab, will be held from October 11 to 13, 2024, at Era Pickleball in The Woodlands, Texas. This indoor pickleball tournament boasts 13 courts and offers a $10,500 cash payout. Participants are encouraged to register by October 1 to secure a special tournament shirt.
The tournament will feature various skill levels, including senior and beginner brackets, with a tentative schedule to be confirmed two weeks before the event. Refunds are available until September 13, subject to a processing fee.
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