The Centercourt Winter Classic Pickleball Tournament, scheduled for January 24-26, 2025, promises to be a thrilling event for pickleball players. Hosted at Centercourt Athletic Club in Chatham, New Jersey, this round-robin tournament will feature mixed, men’s, and women’s doubles for players aged 16+ and 50+, with skill levels ranging from 3.0 to 4.5+.
Event Details and Registration Information
- Registration Period: Opens on September 2, 2024, at 8:00 AM EST and closes on January 17, 2025, at 11:55 PM EST.
- Registration Fee: $50 per player, with an additional $15 fee for each event and a $5 PickleballBrackets.com fee per event.
- Location: Centercourt Chatham, 222 N Passaic Ave, Chatham, NJ, 07928.
- Eligibility: The tournament is open to players aged 16+ and 50+ who are within the skill levels of 3.0 to 4.5+.
The tournament promises a well-organized competition across several brackets, though event times will hinge on the final registration numbers and brackets. Participants are encouraged to sign up early to ensure a spot and avoid last-minute scheduling conflicts.
Important Notes for Participants
- Team Registration: Both partners must complete the registration and payment process within 10 days of each other to avoid being placed on the waitlist.
- Waitlist Policy: If any event is full, players are encouraged to join the waitlist. Tournament organizers will attempt to expand bracket sizes if possible.
- Partner Search: Participants seeking a partner are advised to use the “Players Needing Partners” resource. The organizers do not match players.
- Bracket Adjustments: In cases where there are insufficient registrations in specific events, tournament directors may adjust the age and skill brackets or combine them.
Refund and Cancellation Policies
- Before January 17, 2025: Players can withdraw for a refund minus a 25% cancellation fee.
- After January 17, 2025: No refunds or credits will be issued for any reason, including partner withdrawal or scheduling conflicts.
- Substitute Policy: Players withdrawing with a substitute will receive a refund minus non-refundable processing fees, provided their partner remains in the tournament.
Tournament Format
The Centercourt Winter Classic will use a round-robin format, with the number of matches and points per match varying depending on the registration numbers. The tournament directors reserve the right to adjust the tournament format as needed to ensure smooth operation. This flexibility allows the tournament to adapt to the number of teams and ensure all participants have a competitive experience.
Venue Details: Centercourt Chatham
Centercourt Athletic Club is the ideal venue for this exciting pickleball event, offering state-of-the-art facilities and an accommodating environment for amateur and seasoned players. The venue is equipped with dedicated pickleball courts and offers ample parking at no cost to participants.
- Location: 222 N Passaic Ave, Chatham, NJ
- Parking: No fee
News in Brief: Centercourt Winter Classic Pickleball Tournament
The Centercourt Winter Classic Pickleball Tournament is set to take place from January 24-26, 2025, at Centercourt Chatham in Chatham, NJ. Registration opens on September 2, 2024, and closes on January 17, 2025. Players can compete in mixed, men’s, and women’s doubles across a range of skill levels. Fees are $50 per player, with additional event costs. Refunds are only available until the cancellation deadline.
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