The Candy Apple Pickleball Classic will take place on November 1-2, 2024, at ERA Pickleball in The Woodlands, Texas. This exciting pickleball tournament promises a minimum of 6+ games for every player, with the opportunity to play even more as victories accumulate. Participants can look forward to competitive play while supporting a great cause—Love Fosters Hope.
- Location: ERA Pickleball, 295 Sawdust Road, The Woodlands, TX.
- Dates: November 1-2, 2024
- Games Guaranteed: Minimum of 6+ games per player.
- Prize Money: $500 for 4.0+ brackets
Registration Costs
The cost to participate varies based on registration timing. From September 18, 2024, to October 18, 2024, the first event entry is $70 plus a $5 service fee per player, with each additional event costing $30. After October 18, the first event fee increases to $80 plus the service fee, while additional events remain at $30.
- Early Registration (9/18 – 10/18): First event $70 + $5 fee; each additional $30.
- Late Registration (after 10/18): First event $80 + $5 fee; each additional $30.
Tournament Structure
The pickleball tournament will utilize a Round Robin format for initial games, with matches played to 11 points, winning by 1. Following the pool play, players will be seeded for single elimination bracket play, where matches will be played to 11 points, winning by 2.
- Format: Round Robin to single elimination.
- Pool Games: Played to 11, win by 1.
- Bracket Play: Single elimination, played to 11, win by 2.
Tentative Schedule
Here’s the tentative schedule for the Candy Apple Classic:
- Friday, November 1, 2024
- Early Afternoon: Senior Men’s 3.0, Senior Mixed 3.5, Senior Women’s 3.0
- Mid Afternoon: Senior Men’s 3.5, Senior Mixed 3.0, Senior Women’s 3.5
- Evening: Senior Co-ed 2.5 (Beginners)
- Saturday, November 2, 2024
- Early Morning: Men’s 3.0, Mixed 3.5, Women’s 3.0
- Late Morning: Men’s 3.5, Mixed 3.0, Women’s 3.5
- Early Afternoon: Men’s 4.0, Women’s 4.0
- Afternoon: Mixed 4.0, Co-ed 2.5 (Beginners)
Participants can refer to the Events Link for detailed descriptions of each event.
Supporting Love Fosters Hope
This tournament is organized by Better Community Builders to support Love Fosters Hope, a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring hope and healing for children and youth in foster care.
They aim to provide acceptance and essential tools for young people facing adversity. Their programs include summer camps, mentoring, and support for young adults transitioning out of foster care.
Refund Policy
Please be aware that all tournament registrations are non-refundable. However, in the event of an emergency requiring withdrawal, the organizers will do their best to accommodate refund requests. Participants should contact the tournament organizers with any concerns regarding refunds.
Weather and Health Safety
The tournament will be held indoors at ERA Pickleball, ensuring that it will proceed as scheduled regardless of outside weather conditions.
Safety is a top priority, and participants are encouraged to play responsibly, wear appropriate gear, and follow all venue guidelines to ensure a fun and injury-free experience.
Venue Information
The Candy Apple Classic will take place at ERA Pickleball, featuring excellent facilities for indoor play.
- Location: ERA Pickleball, 295 Sawdust Road, The Woodlands, TX
- Surface Type: Not Specified
- Play Area Type: Indoor
- Net Type: Portable
- Ball Used: Franklin X
- Number of Courts: 13
- Parking: No Fee
News in Brief: Candy Apple Pickleball Classic
The Candy Apple Classic is set for November 1-2, 2024, at ERA Pickleball in The Woodlands, Texas. Players can expect a minimum of 6+ games, with $500 prize money available for 4.0+ brackets. Registration fees range from $70 to $80 depending on when participants sign up.
The tournament supports Love Fosters Hope, an organization dedicated to helping children in foster care. All games will be played indoors, ensuring the event proceeds rain or shine, with a focus on health and safety for all competitors.
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