The Falmouth Pickleball Holiday Tournament, set to take place from December 27 to December 29, 2024, is a highly anticipated pickleball event for pickleball players. Organized by the Friends of Falmouth Recreation, this pickleball tournament aims to raise funds for the Falmouth Recreation Department and its local programs. The event promises to bring competitive play and community support together on the brand-new hardwood floors of the Gus Canty Recreation Center.
Event Details
- Location: Gus Canty Recreation Center, 790 Main Street, Falmouth, MA 02540, United States of America
- Dates: December 27 – 29, 2024
- Registration Deadline: December 23, 2024
- Price: $40 per player (must register and pay as a team)
- Tournament Director: Scott Ghelfi
Key Information
- The tournament will follow a Set Partner Pool Play format, followed by a Single Elimination Bracket.
- Each division will be played in a 2.5-hour window.
- New hardwood floor courts: Six courts available for play.
Division Breakdown
- Friday, December 27: Men’s Division
- Saturday, December 28: Women’s Division
- Sunday, December 29: Mixed Division
Pool Play Structure
- Teams will be divided into two pools, playing each team in their pool once.
- Top teams will compete for first and second place.
- Second-place teams will battle for third place.
- Consolation matches will be held for other teams against corresponding pool places.
- Each team will compete in six games.
Prizes and Medals
- Medals for first, second, and third place finishers.
- Tournament Official: Jim Moore
Rules
- Scoring: Matches are played to 11 points or 20 minutes.
- If a match is not completed in 20 minutes, the current score will be submitted.
- Regular scoring format applies.
- Teams switch sides after 6 points.
- There will be no officials, so respect between teams is essential.
- In case of a scoring dispute, teams should replay the point.
- Tie-breaker criteria: Head-to-head, most games won, point differential.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
There is no refund policy for this event.
News in Brief: Falmouth Pickleball Holiday Tournament
The Falmouth Pickleball Holiday Tournament, organized by the Friends of Falmouth Recreation, is set for December 27-29, 2024. The event aims to raise funds for the local Recreation Department, featuring Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Divisions with a unique pool play format.
Each division will be played in a 2.5-hour window on brand-new hardwood courts at the Gus Canty Recreation Center. Medals will be awarded to the top three teams, and matches will follow a straightforward scoring system with no officials. Registration ends on December 23.
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