The Holiday Pickleball Showdown at Bounce will take place from December 27 to December 29, 2024, at the Bounce Pickleball Club in Malvern, PA. This exciting event will feature a range of pickleball competitions, including singles, doubles, and mixed doubles, with skill levels ranging from 3.0 to 4.5+. With prize money available for 4.5+ divisions, the event promises to be a fun and competitive experience for all participants.
- Dates: December 27-29, 2024
- Venue: Bounce Pickleball Club, 10 S Morehall Rd, Malvern, PA 19355
- Skill Levels: 3.0 – 4.5+
- Prize Money: Available for 4.5+ divisions
Registration Details: Sign Up Before December 21
Registration for this event opened on June 21, 2024, and closes by December 21, 2024. The cost of registration is $70, and each amateur event costs $25. For pro/open-level events, the fee is $60. Players will also incur a $5 service fee per event, with a maximum service fee of $10. All registered participants will receive a free T-shirt as part of their registration.
- Registration Opens: June 21, 2024, 8:00 EST
- Registration Closes: December 21, 2024, 11:55 EST
- Cost:
- General Registration: $70
- Amateur Event: $25
- Pro/Open Event: $60
- Service Fee: $5 per event (max $10)
- Free T-shirt included with registration
Pickleball Tournament Format: Details on Brackets and Events
The pickleball event will have a round-robin format for amateur events with more than 2 games guaranteed. Pro/open level events will use double elimination with best 2 out of 3 games to 11 in the winners bracket and one game to 15 in the consolation bracket.
Teams can still make it to the gold medal match from the consolation bracket. If there are fewer than 4 teams in any bracket, those brackets will be combined. Brackets may also be combined by skill level if necessary.
- Amateur Events: Round Robin format, top teams advance to playoffs.
- Pro/Open Events: Double elimination (best 2 out of 3 games)
- Consolation Bracket: One game to 15
- Combined Brackets: Skill levels and age groups may be merged if not enough teams are registered.
- Guarantee: More than 2 games for each amateur team.
Prize Money Breakdown: Payouts for 4.5+ Divisions
For 4.5+ open events, $35 from each entrant’s fee will go towards the prize pool. The total prize money will be distributed as follows:
- Gold Medalists: 60% of the prize pool
- Silver Medalists: 25% of the prize pool
- Bronze Medalists: 15% of the prize pool
For example, if there are 50 players (25 teams), the total prize money for a division will be $1,750, with payouts as follows:
- Gold: $1,050
- Silver: $437.50
- Bronze: $262.50
- Prize Money: $35 per entrant goes towards the prize pool for 4.5+ divisions
- Prize Distribution: Gold (60%), Silver (25%), Bronze (15%)
Additional Tournament Information and Requirements
- Players must self-rate their skill level, ensuring they do not compete in a lower division than their actual skill.
- Players over 50 years old can play in either the 50+ bracket or the any age bracket.
- Refund Policy:
- Full refund (minus service fee) until November 27, 2024
- 50% refund from November 28 to December 20, 2024
- No refunds after December 20, 2024
- Age Group: Players above 50 can choose to play in either the 50+ or open division
- Refund Policy:
- Full refund until November 27
- 50% refund from November 28 – December 20
- No refunds after December 20
Venue and Parking Information
The Bounce Pickleball Club boasts 14 indoor dedicated pickleball courts and provides ample parking with no fees. Food will also be available for purchase onsite, ensuring participants stay fueled throughout the competition.
The tournament will be managed with flexibility in case of unforeseen circumstances like weather, and updates will be communicated to players as necessary.
- Venue Features: 14 indoor pickleball courts
- Parking: Free
- Food: Available for purchase onsite
News in Brief: Holiday Pickleball Showdown
The Holiday Pickleball Showdown at Bounce will take place from December 27 to 29, 2024, at the Bounce Pickleball Club in Malvern, PA. Featuring singles, doubles, and mixed doubles events for skill levels 3.0 to 4.5+, the tournament will offer prize money for pro/open divisions.
Registration is open from June 21 to December 21, with fees ranging from $25 to $70 per event. Players will be guaranteed more than two games, and prize payouts for 4.5+ divisions will be based on the number of entrants.
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