The 2025 TAP Give Back Classic, held from February 14 to February 16 at Morris K Udall Park in Tucson, Arizona, is set to offer pickleball players a unique opportunity to support community recreation. Organized by the Tucson Area Pickleball Association (TAP), the tournament aims to raise funds to provide free and low-cost public pickleball courts in Tucson. This charity-focused event invites members and non-members of TAP to participate, with a discount available for current TAP members.
Skill-Based Competition and Format
The TAP Give Back Classic features a round-robin format, allowing players to compete within their skill and age groups. Participants can sign up for events that align with their current self-rating or DUPR ranking, with the option to enter skill events up to one level above their rating.
The TAP organizers will arrange additional age brackets according to registration, ensuring competitive matchups across all levels. As an unsanctioned event, participation in the tournament does not require USAP membership, making it accessible to a wide range of players.
Registration and Waitlist Management
With registration currently open and running until February 5, the TAP Give Back Classic is expected to draw a significant crowd. Teams must complete both registrations within a day of each other to avoid being moved to the waitlist.
If one partner signs up without the other, the team will be added to the waitlist and must confirm participation promptly once both players are registered and paid. Waitlist priority is based on the initial registration date and time, ensuring an orderly process for participants.
Event Logistics and Policies
Players are required to check in at least 30 minutes before the start of each day’s event, with play beginning at 8:00 a.m. daily. A rain date is scheduled for February 17 to ensure uninterrupted play.
For participants seeking refunds, TAP allows cancellations up to February 5, deducting a $5 administrative fee along with non-refundable service fees from PickleballBrackets.com. The tournament will use the Franklin X-40 optic yellow ball, standardizing play across all matches.
Community Impact and TAP’s Mission
The TAP Give Back Classic aligns with TAP’s mission to increase access to public pickleball courts and amenities in Tucson. By participating in the tournament, players contribute directly to this goal, helping TAP develop new recreational opportunities for the Tucson community.
The event serves as an exciting mix of competitive play and charitable giving, bringing together players for a cause that strengthens local infrastructure and promotes community health.
As the tournament approaches, TAP members, lifetime members, and pickleball players from across the region are anticipated to participate, making the TAP Give Back Classic a prime event in Tucson’s pickleball calendar.
News in Brief: TAP Give Back Classic
The 2025 TAP Give Back Classic will take place from February 14 to 16 at Morris K Udall Park in Tucson, Arizona, organized by the Tucson Area Pickleball Association. This charity pickleball tournament aims to raise funds for free and low-cost public pickleball courts.
Featuring a round-robin format, players can compete within their skill and age groups without needing USAP membership. Registration is open until February 5, with a waitlist process in place. Players must check in 30 minutes before events start at 8 a.m. daily, and the tournament supports TAP’s mission to enhance recreational opportunities in Tucson.
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