Smash Point Pickleball Open: The Smash Point Open, hosted by the Smash Point Pickleball Club, is set to energize the Mechanicsburg pickleball scene this December. This two-day pickleball tournament (December 7–8, 2024) offers players across all skill levels the chance to show their abilities in gender doubles, mixed doubles, singles, and the intriguing skinny singles categories.
- Dates: December 7–8, 2024
- Registration Fee: $60
- Registration Period: October 29, 2024 (8:00 AM EST) to December 5, 2024 (11:55 PM EST)
- Venue: Smash Point, 97 Gateway Dr, Mechanicsburg, PA
Pickleball Tournament Breakdown
The pickleball competition will take place on eight standard courts and two skinny singles indoor courts, using Franklin X40 balls. Age brackets include 18+, 35+, 50+, and 60+, provided each has a minimum of four teams. Skill levels range from 3.0 to 4.0, with open events available for advanced players.
- Events: Gender doubles, mixed doubles, singles, and skinny singles
- Age Brackets: 18+, 35+, 50+, and 60+
- Skill Levels: 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, and Open
Formats will vary, with double-elimination as the primary structure and round-robin formats for brackets with five teams or fewer. Games are played to 15 or in best-of-three matches, ensuring a fair and thrilling experience for all participants.
- Game Format:
- Best 2 out of 3, win by 2 (Primary format)
- Consolation: Single game to 15, win by 2
- Round-Robin for brackets with 5 or fewer teams
Rules and Policies
The Smash Point Open follows USAPA 2024 rules and emphasizes fair play. Team age brackets are determined by the younger partner’s age as of December 31, 2024, and skill levels by the higher-rated partner.
- Age Rule: Based on the younger partner’s age as of December 31, 2024.
- Skill Level Rule: Determined by the higher-rated partner..
- Trophies: Awarded to the top four teams in every category.
In cases of low registration, brackets may be combined or altered at the discretion of the tournament director. Refunds are available for withdrawals before November 30, 2024, minus the service fee.
- Refund Policy: No refunds after November 30, 2024
- Service Fee: $5 per event, capped at $10
Venue and Logistics
Located at 97 Gateway Drive, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, Smash Point provides an inviting and family-friendly venue. Parking is free, and the indoor setting ensures gameplay continues unaffected by weather conditions. Participants are encouraged to monitor their health, staying home if unwell.
- Parking: Free
- Indoor Setting: Weather-proof play
- Health Advisory: Stay home if experiencing symptoms
News in Brief: Smash Point Pickleball Open
The Smash Point Open, held December 7–8, 2024, at Smash Point in Mechanicsburg, PA, welcomes players of all skill levels to compete in gender doubles, mixed doubles, singles, and skinny singles events. Matches will be played indoors on ten courts under USAPA 2024 rules. Registration costs $60 and closes on December 5, 2024. Trophies will be awarded to the top four teams in each bracket.
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