The 2025 Tommy Wong Memorial pickleball tournament is set to take place from January 31st to February 3rd, 2025, at Surprise Community Park in Surprise, Arizona. With 450 players expected to compete, this pickleball event promises to be a highly anticipated tournament of the year. Registration is open, offering participants the chance to secure their spot in this exciting competition.
- Event Dates: January 31 – February 3, 2025
- Location: Surprise Community Park, 14534 W Tierra Buena Ln, Surprise, AZ 85374
- Registration Opens: October 13, 2024, at 8:00 AZST
- Registration Ends: January 17, 2025, at 6:00 AZST
- Entry Fee: $85 for one event, $95 for two events
Pickleball Event Format and Brackets
The 2025 Tommy Wong Memorial will feature a round-robin format for skill levels 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0. Teams will compete in pools, with each team playing one game to 15 points (win by 2) against other teams in their pool. The top two teams from each pool will advance to a playoff round, leading to the gold and bronze medal matches.
- Round Robin Format: For skill levels 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0
- Playoff Format: Semi-finals leading to the medal round
- Bronze Medal Match: One game to 15 (win by 2)
- Gold Medal Match: Best of three games to 11 (win by 2)
- Tie Breakers:
- Head-to-head matches won.
- Point differential of all games played.
- Head-to-head point differential.
- Point differential against the next highest team.
For participants in 4.5 skill level and above, the tournament will follow a Double-elimination format.
- 4.5+ Level Format: Double Elimination
Additional Tournament Details
The tournament will charge an additional $5 fee for each event, as imposed by Pickleball Brackets, which will be included in the final bill at checkout.
- Additional Fee: $5 per event
- Total Cost for 1 Event: $85
- Total Cost for 2 Events: $95
Participants are encouraged to join SPA for additional discounts on future tournaments. It is important that doubles partners ensure both players have completed registration and payment before confirming participation.
- SPA Membership: Discounts are available for members.
- Pet Policy: All pets must be on a leash if brought to the venue.
- Player Responsibility: It is the responsibility of each player or team to ensure that their registration is complete before the event.
Refund Policy and Weather Considerations
The 2025 Tommy Wong Memorial offers refunds, minus a $5 processing fee, if players withdraw before registration closes. No refunds will be issued after the registration deadline.
- Refund Policy:
- Withdraw before January 17, 2025: Refund minus $5 processing fee.
- No refunds after January 17, 2025.
As an outdoor event, weather conditions may impact play. If inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances occur, the tournament organizers will assess the situation on a case-by-case basis to determine if the bracket can be completed or if winners should be determined by other means.
- Outdoor Tournament: Weather conditions may affect gameplay.
- Parking: Free parking is available on-site.
News in Brief: 2025 Tommy Wong Memorial Pickleball Tournament
The 2025 Tommy Wong Memorial pickleball tournament is scheduled for January 31 to February 3, 2025, at Surprise Community Park in Surprise, Arizona. Registration is open until January 17, 2025, with fees of $85 for one event and $95 for two events.
This pickleball tournament will feature round-robin play for skill levels 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0, and Double Elimination for those at 4.5+ levels. A $5 fee will be added per event. Refunds are available before January 17, 2025. The event is outdoor, with free parking available for participants.
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