The 2025 ARNOLD Sports Festival will feature its Pickleball Championship from February 28 to March 2, 2025, at the Paddle Taps Pickleball Facility in Worthington, Ohio. Registration for the event opens on December 6, 2024, and will close on February 20, 2025. The entry fee is $45, with an additional $15 fee for each event entered.
Pickleball Event Details
This year marks the sixth annual Pickleball Championship at the ARNOLD Sports Festival. The event will be the largest to date, offering multiple skill and age divisions for singles and doubles competitions.
All divisions will follow a round-robin format, with the top four teams advancing to the medal rounds. Participants can compete in men’s and women’s doubles, mixed doubles, and singles.
The competition will be held at the Paddle Taps Pickleball Facility, which features 16 spacious courts. In addition to the courts, the venue includes a restaurant, bar, and pro shop. The official tournament ball will be the Selkirk Pro 1, used in every division throughout the event.
Registration and Event Schedule
Players will need to arrive 30 minutes before their scheduled start time to check in and warm up. Each event’s start time will be posted in advance to help participants plan accordingly.
The event is a DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) event, meaning players must ensure their skill level matches their registration. If a player’s DUPR rating increases after registration, the tournament director reserves the right to adjust their division.
Additional Offers and Benefits
Participants will also have the opportunity to purchase discounted tickets for the 2025 ARNOLD Sports Festival EXPO, taking place in downtown Columbus during the same weekend. Additionally, a special discount for the DriWick Tournament Shirt is available for $15.
Venue and Parking
The tournament will take place at Paddle Taps, located at 535 Lakeview Plaza Blvd in Worthington, Ohio. Parking is available on-site and on surrounding streets at no cost.
Refund Policy
Full refunds, minus any Stripe or credit card fees, will be granted for cancellations made before February 20, 2025. Refunds will be processed after the event concludes, on March 3, 2025.
With over 200,000 athletes and spectators expected to attend the ARNOLD Sports Festival, the pickleball competition will contribute to the festival’s growing presence and excitement.
News in Brief: 2025 ARNOLD Sports Festival
The 2025 ARNOLD Sports Festival will feature its sixth annual Pickleball Championship from February 28 to March 2, 2025, at the Paddle Taps Pickleball Facility in Worthington, Ohio. Registration opens December 6, 2024, and closes February 20, 2025, with a $45 entry fee and $15 fee per event.
The pickleball tournament offers singles and doubles competitions across multiple skill and age divisions. The top four teams in each division will advance to medal rounds. Participants can also purchase discounted tickets for the ARNOLD Sports Festival EXPO and a DriWick Tournament Shirt. Refunds are available for cancellations before February 20, 2025.
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