The second annual Armory Pickleball MLK Tournament is set to take place from January 17-20, 2025, at Armory Pickleball in Bellingham, Washington. The event promises exciting action, featuring a mixed-doubles competition with a cash prize for the winning team on Sunday, January 19. Whether a seasoned player or new to the sport, there are events suited for a variety of skill levels, ensuring fun and competitive play throughout the weekend.
Pickleball Tournament Details
- Dates: January 17 – 20, 2025
- Location: Armory Pickleball, 525 N State St, Bellingham, WA 98225
- Registration Opens: November 12, 2024, at 1:00 PST
- Registration Deadline: January 10, 2025, at 1:00 PST
- Early Bird Registration Cost: $50 (price increases to $60 after December 1)
Pickleball Event Schedule
- Friday, January 17: 60+, Women’s, Mixed and Men’s doubles
- Saturday, January 18: Women’s doubles (3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5+)
- Sunday, January 19: Mixed doubles (3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5+)
- Monday, January 20: Men’s doubles (3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5+)
Registration and Fees
Registration: Open now for early bird rates through Pickleball Brackets. Early registration is encouraged to secure a spot and save on the entry fee.
Pricing:
- $50 if registered by December 1, 2024
- $60 after December 1, 2024
- Additional events: $20 each
- A $5 service fee applies for the first two events.
Tournament Structure and Details
The tournament will feature doubles events, with players grouped by skill level (e.g., 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, and 4.5+), ensuring a competitive but fair playing environment. The event aims to maximize playtime and minimize waiting, with rally scoring implemented for all matches. This format speeds up games, keeping things moving and providing a more predictable tournament schedule.
Key Points to Note
- Matches will include rally scoring to ensure fast-paced games.
- All matches for non-medal rounds will be win-by-one, games to 15. Playoffs will be win-by-two, games to 21 or first to 26 points.
- Age and skill level divisions may apply, and events may be combined or split based on the number of registrants.
Partner Registration: Players must ensure their partner registers within 3 days to avoid being placed on the waiting list.
Health and Safety
Armory Pickleball offers a safe, indoor environment with an AED and First Aid Kit available on-site. In the case of injury or illness, players may be replaced by a registered partner, provided the replacement is of an appropriate skill level.
Additional Information
- Member Discount: Armory members can receive a discount by joining Armory Pickleball in Pickleball Brackets and selecting the “Current Members Only” option during registration.
- Refund Policy:
- Full refunds (less $10) for cancellations 30+ days before the tournament.
- 50% refunds between 15-30 days before the event.
- No refunds within 15 days, except for event cancellations due to weather.
Prize Money
An open mixed doubles event will feature prize money for the winning team. Further details on the prize structure will be announced soon.
News in Brief: Armory Pickleball MLK Tournament 2025
The Armory Pickleball MLK Tournament 2025 is set to take place from January 17-20, 2025 at Armory Pickleball in Bellingham, Washington. Early bird registration is now open with a $50 fee until December 1, after which the price increases to $60.
The event will feature mixed-doubles competition with a cash prize for the winning team on Sunday, January 19. Players can participate in events for various skill levels, with rally scoring used to keep the matches fast-paced and on schedule. Registration ends on January 10, 2025.
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