Picklefest 2025 Arrives in Lake Havasu: Picklefest 2025 will take place from February 28 to March 2, 2025, at the Dick Samp Memorial Park in Lake Havasu, Arizona. This annual pickleball event, hosted by the Lake Havasu City Pickleball Association (LHCPBA), offers an exciting and competitive environment for players of all skill levels. It promises thrilling matches in a round-robin format with playoffs for gold, silver, and bronze medals.
- Event Dates: February 28 – March 2, 2025
- Location: Dick Samp Memorial Park, 1628 Avalon Ave, Lake Havasu, AZ 86404
- Registration Period: October 1, 2024 – February 13, 2025
- Registration Fee: $65 until December 31, 2024 (includes 1 doubles event); $80 from January 1, 2025 (includes 1 doubles event)
Event Schedule and Format
- Feb 28 (Friday): Women’s Doubles + Men’s Mini Singles
- Mar 1 (Saturday): Mixed Doubles
- Mar 2 (Sunday): Men’s Doubles + Women’s Mini Singles
- Format: Round Robin with playoffs for Gold/Silver/Bronze; win by 2, most round robins played to 15 points (may vary based on participants)
- Skills/Divisions: Skill levels from 3.0 to 4.5+ and age groups (12-49, 50-64, 65+)
- Self-Rating: Players will self-rate based on their USA Pickleball Tournament Player Rating (UTPR).
- DUPR: The Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating (DUPR) will be used for this tournament.
Registration and Additional Costs
- Initial Registration Fee (2024): $65 for one doubles event, $15 for each additional doubles event.
- Increased Registration Fee (2025): $80 for one doubles event, $15 for each additional doubles event.
- Mini Singles Event Fee: $30 per event
- Registration Deadline: February 13, 2025
- Late Registration Fee: $15 will be charged after January 1, 2025.
Refund and Cancellation Policy
- Refund Policy: A $15 cancellation fee applies before February 15, 2025.
- Weather-Related Cancellations: Up to a 50% refund for events canceled due to weather.
- Maximum Daily Numbers: The tournament may close registration if daily participant limits are met, even if some events appear to have availability.
Venue and Amenities
- Venue: Dick Samp Memorial Park, 1628 Avalon Ave, Lake Havasu, AZ 86404
- Parking: Free parking available (no overnight parking).
Additional Details
- Referees: All referees are volunteers.
- Event Format Changes: The Tournament Director reserves the right to adjust formats or match structures as needed.
News in Brief: Picklefest 2025 Arrives in Lake Havasu
Picklefest 2025 will be held from February 28 to March 2, 2025, at Dick Samp Memorial Park in Lake Havasu, Arizona. This round-robin style pickleball tournament, featuring skill and age divisions from 3.0 to 4.5+, offers exciting doubles and mini-singles events. Registration opens October 1, 2024, with early bird pricing at $65 for one doubles event.
Prices increase to $80 starting January 1, 2025. Players must self-rate and adhere to USA Pickleball Tournament Player Ratings (UTPR). A $15 cancellation fee applies before February 15, 2025.
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