Litchfield Pickleball Classic: The Litchfield Classic, hosted by Pickleball Charleston, is set to take place on November 9, 2024, at the Litchfield pickleball courts in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. This highly anticipated pickleball event will feature competitive action in men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles, offering players an opportunity to show their skills and compete at a high level.
Rating System and Bracket Placement
To ensure fair and balanced competition, players must combine their rating with their partner’s rating to determine the appropriate bracket.
The combined rating will dictate the bracket placement, ensuring that teams compete against others with similar skill levels. For example, if one player has a rating of 3.65 and their partner’s rating is 3.3, the team’s combined rating would be 6.95.
Pickleball Tournament Bracket Breakdown
Based on the combined rating, players will register for different brackets. Teams with a combined rating under 7 will register for the DUPR 7 bracket.
Teams with a combined rating of 7 or higher will register for a higher bracket, depending on their total rating. This system ensures that each bracket remains competitive and that players are challenged appropriately.
Choosing the Right Bracket
For players without a rating at the time of registration, they are encouraged to register for the bracket that best suits their current skill level.
In case of any uncertainty, players should reach out to the tournament director for advice on selecting the most suitable bracket.
Event Timing and Gender-Specific Brackets
Gender doubles brackets will take place between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, while mixed doubles brackets are scheduled from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
The separate time slots for each category provide flexibility for players who wish to compete in men’s/women’s doubles and mixed doubles.
Event Bracket
Participants are required to select from the following event brackets:
- Men’s DUPR 7 (Max. Rating 3.75)
- Men’s DUPR 8 (Max. Rating 4.25)
- Men’s DUPR 9 (Max. Rating 4.75)
- Men’s DUPR 10 (No Max Rating)
- Women’s DUPR 6 (Max. Rating 3.25)
- Women’s DUPR 7 (Max. Rating 3.75)
- Women’s DUPR 8 (Max. Rating 4.2)
- Women’s DUPR 9 (Max. Rating 4.75)
- Mixed DUPR 7 (Max. Rating 3.65)
- Mixed DUPR 8 (Max. Rating 4.15)
- Mixed DUPR 9 (Max. Rating 4.65)
- Mixed DUPR 10 (No Max Rating)
News in Brief: Litchfield Pickleball Classic
The Litchfield Classic, hosted by Pickleball Charleston, will be held on November 9, 2024, at the Litchfield pickleball courts in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. Players are required to register based on their combined ratings for men’s, women’s, or mixed doubles brackets.
Separate time slots are assigned for gender doubles and mixed doubles, allowing players the flexibility to compete in both categories. The event is structured to provide competitive and fair matchups across all skill levels.
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