The In-Shape’s Pickleball Tournament of Champions will take place on December 7th, 2024 at the West Lane In-Shape in Stockton, California. This exclusive invitation-only event brings together the best of the best from past 2024 pickleball tournaments. Only gold medalists from major events like the New Year Classic, Shamrock Shootout, and Fight Cancer are invited to compete in what promises to be an exciting and competitive tournament.
- Event Date: December 7, 2024
- Location: West Lane In-Shape, 1074 E Bianchi Rd, Stockton, CA 95210
- Registration Fee: $50 (for non-qualifying players)
- Eligibility: Invitation-only for past gold medalists
Tournament Format and Structure
This doubles pickleball event will feature 1 to 15 points, win by 2, with singles matches using rally scoring to 21 points, also win by 2. After a round-robin format, the top two teams from pool play will proceed to the gold medal round, where the best 2 out of 3 games to 11 points will determine the champions. If a gold medalist from a past tournament cannot attend, a new player may pair with a medalist, with their fees waived.
- Event Format:
- Doubles: 1 to 15, win by 2
- Singles: Rally scoring to 21, win by 2
- Gold Medal Round: Best 2 out of 3 games to 11, win by 2
- Pool Play: Based on total past medalist enrollments.
- Non-qualifying Players: May pair with gold medalists, registration fee applies.
Who Can Participate?
As an exclusive event, only gold medalists from previous 2024 tournaments are eligible for participation. If neither gold medalist from a specific tournament is available, invitations will extend to silver medalists or further down the medal standings, ensuring that the competition remains fierce and exciting.
- Eligibility: Invitation extended to gold medalists from select tournaments.
- Replacement Players: Silver or lower medalists may be invited if gold medalists are unavailable.
Refund and Registration Information
This pickleball event has a non-refundable registration fee, and the associated PickleballBrackets system fees are also non-refundable. Registration opens on October 17, 2024, at 8:00 AM EST and closes on December 1, 2024, at 11:55 AM EST. No refunds will be issued after registration.
- Registration Dates: October 17, 2024 – December 1, 2024
- Refund Policy: No refunds for event or system fees
- PickleballBrackets Fees: Non-refundable
A Day for Champions
The Tournament of Champions is designed to bring together the top talent from the year’s biggest pickleball tournaments. Players will compete fiercely for the gold in this fast-paced event, and only the best will rise to claim the title of Champion.
- Event Type: Invitational for top players
- Game Day: December 7, 2024, at West Lane In-Shape
News in Brief: In-Shape’s Pickleball Tournament of Champions
The In-Shape’s Pickleball Tournament of Champions, an invitation-only event, will take place on December 7th, 2024 at West Lane In-Shape in Stockton, California. The tournament will feature doubles and singles events, with top players from gold medalists in major 2024 tournaments.
Players will compete in a round-robin format leading to a gold medal round. Registration opens October 17th and closes December 1st, with a $50 registration fee for non-qualifying players. No refunds are available.
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