The Crab Cake Pickleball Fall Classic is set to take place from November 15 to 17, 2024, at the Baltimore Convention Center. With registration opening on September 22, 2024, and closing on November 14, 2024, at midnight (PST), the tournament invites pickleball players to join for a fee of $90 per team. Each participant will receive a commemorative T-shirt, while medals will be awarded to the top three teams in each category, along with special paddles for the gold medalists.
Tournament Format and Schedule
The pickleball tournament will follow a round-robin format where every team plays each other, with matches played to 11 points and requiring a win by 2.
The top four teams will advance to the medal round, where the top two will compete for gold and silver medals, and the third and fourth seeds will battle for bronze.
Event Schedule
- Friday, November 15
- 9:00 AM: Women’s Doubles (44-56 YOs, 3.5-4.0 & 57+ YOs, 3.5-4.0)
- 1:00 PM: Women’s Doubles (57+ YOs, 4.0-4.5 & 30-43 YOs, 4.0-4.5)
- 5:00 PM: Women’s Doubles (30-43 YOs, 3.5-4.0 & 14-29 YOs, 3.5-4.0)
- Saturday, November 16
- 9:00 AM: Mixed Doubles (44-56 YOs, 3.5-4.0 & 57+ YOs, 3.5-4.0)
- 1:00 PM: Mixed Doubles (57+ YOs, 4.0-4.5 & 30-43 YOs, 4.0-4.5)
- 5:00 PM: Mixed Doubles (30-43 YOs, 3.5-4.0 & 57+ YOs, 3.5-4.0)
- Sunday, November 17
- 9:00 AM: Men’s Doubles (44-56 YOs, 3.5-4.0 & 57+ YOs, 3.5-4.0)
- 1:00 PM: Men’s Doubles (57+ YOs, 4.0-4.5 & 30-43 YOs, 4.0-4.5)
- 5:00 PM: Men’s Doubles (30-43 YOs, 3.5-4.0 & 57+ YOs, 3.5-4.0)
Venue and Additional Information
The Baltimore Convention Center is conveniently situated off Interstate I-95, only 20 minutes from Baltimore Washington International Airport and within a short cab ride from Penn Station.
The location offers easy access to major transportation hubs and opportunities for players to explore Baltimore’s neighborhoods and attractions. Participants are encouraged to arrive 30 minutes before their scheduled match times for check-in and warm-up.
Refunds are available until 15 days prior to the pickleball event, after which participants will receive a credit toward a future tournament. With limited space available, early registration is advised to secure participation in this exciting event.
News in Brief: Crab Cake Pickleball Fall Classic
The Crab Cake Pickleball Fall Classic will take place at the Baltimore Convention Center from November 15-17, 2024, featuring a round-robin format for men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles matches. Registration costs $90 per team and ends on November 14.
Participants will receive commemorative T-shirts, and medals will be awarded to the top teams. The venue is easily accessible, and players are advised to arrive early for warm-ups. Refunds are available until 15 days before the tournament.
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