The Pickleball Club of Tysons, located in Vienna, Virginia, will be the venue for the highly anticipated Reindeer Ruckus of Tysons Pickleball Tournament, set to take place on December 14 and 15, 2024. Hosted by LFG Tourneys, this indoor event promises to offer competitive pickleball action in doubles and mixed doubles formats, spanning skill levels from 3.0 to 4.5+. With a variety of age categories and prize money up for grabs, the tournament aims to attract athletes from across the region.
Event Overview
- Dates: December 14-15, 2024
- Location: The Pickleball Club of Tysons, Vienna, VA
- Skill Levels: 3.0 to 4.5+
- Prize Money: $1000 for Gold, $500 for Silver, $300 for Bronze in the 4.5+ OPEN divisions.
- Format: Round robin followed by playoffs for top teams from each pool.
This year’s tournament will feature two days of competition:
- December 14th will be dedicated to Men’s Doubles and Women’s Doubles for amateur players, alongside Open/Pro Gender Doubles and Senior Open/Pro Doubles (50+ years).
- December 15th will focus on Mixed Doubles, with Open/Pro Mixed and Senior Open/Pro Mixed Doubles (50+ years) also offering cash prizes.
Key Pointers
- Registration Fee: $50
- Amateur Event Fee: $25
- Open Event Fee: $60
- Tourney Shirt: Included if registered by November 14, 2024.
- Payment Processing: Stripe (no longer accepting PayPal)
- Registration Deadline: December 8, 2024, at 12:00 EST.
Prize Money Details
For the 4.5+ Open divisions, prize money will be distributed as follows:
- Gold: $1000
- Silver: $500
- Bronze: $300
(Minimum 6 teams required per event)
The Senior Open divisions will feature a smaller payout:
- Gold: 60%
- Silver: 30%
- Bronze: 10%
Each player’s prize is based on a $50 event fee.
Event Logistics
This indoor tournament ensures that the weather will not interfere with play. Players are encouraged to self-rate according to their DUPR or UTPR ratings. If a player does not have a rating, they must self-rate under the highest level of their ability but may compete at a higher skill level if desired.
- Check-in Requirements: Players must show a photo ID upon arrival and check in at least 30 minutes before their event start time.
- Start Times: Specific start times will be announced one to two days after registration closes, subject to change.
- Water and Snacks: Available throughout the tournament.
Tournament Format and Rules
The pickleball event will follow the 2024 USA Pickleball Rules. Each match will use a round robin format, with top teams advancing to the playoffs. Age brackets for doubles will be determined by the youngest player’s age, while the team skill level is determined by the highest-ranked player on the team. In the event of insufficient teams in a bracket, the tournament director reserves the right to combine brackets by skill level or age group.
Registration and Refund Policy
- Full Refunds: Available until November 14, 2024.
- 50% Refunds: Available until December 13, 2024.
- Player Swaps: New partners must pay registration fees prior to issuing a refund to the withdrawing player.
- Administration Fees: PickleballBrackets.com charges a separate non-refundable administration fee.
News in Brief: Reindeer Ruckus of Tysons Pickleball Tournament
The Reindeer Ruckus of Tysons Pickleball Tournament is a competitive indoor pickleball tournament scheduled for December 14-15, 2024, at The Pickleball Club of Tysons in Vienna, Virginia. With divisions ranging from amateur to professional, the event offers prize money for the 4.5+ Open and Senior Open categories. Registration is open until December 8, with a fee of $50. Players must self-rate and check in 30 minutes before their scheduled matches.
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