The 2024 USSP National Championship, presented by Humana and powered by Pickleball Is Great, will be hosted from December 5-7, 2024, at Palm Creek Resort and Residences in Casa Grande, Arizona.
With registration already open, the pickleball tournament promises an intense three-day schedule filled with competitive events tailored for players aged 50 and over. Registration, currently $75, will increase to $95 on November 1, with an additional $15 per doubles event and $20 for singles events.
Tournament Structure and Format
This US Senior Pickleball (USSP) approved tournament offers a variety of events, including men’s and women’s singles, doubles, and mixed doubles. Age and skill brackets will be divided into 5-year groupings to ensure balanced competition, and each bracket guarantees participants at least four matches per event.
To accommodate all registrants, formats will range from round-robin to pool play with single-elimination brackets for larger groups. The tournament aims to cap participation at 750 players.
Special Discounts and Prizes
Registered USSP/SSIPA members can enjoy a $10 discount by including their membership number in their profile on PickleballBrackets.com.
In addition to medals, top finishers who are USSP members can accumulate points toward annual prizes. Past prizes have included awards valued at $20,000, recognizing the top ten point winners in each age group.
Additional Information and Refund Policy
The USSP National Championship follows a no-cash-prizes policy, emphasizing the competitive spirit of the event. Refunds are available until two weeks before the registration deadline, minus a $15 processing fee.
In case of emergencies, additional refunds will be issued upon review. The event site provides ample parking with no overnight options, and participants are encouraged to verify event details as the tournament date nears.
News in Brief:
The 2024 USSP National Championship will be held at Palm Creek Resort in Casa Grande, AZ, from December 5-7. The pickleball event, aimed at players 50+, includes men’s, women’s, and mixed events with 5-year age brackets. Registration costs $75, increasing to $95 on November 1, with a limit of 750 participants.
USSP members receive a $10 discount, and top finishers earn points toward annual prizes. Players are guaranteed at least four matches per event, with round-robin and single-elimination brackets based on turnout.
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