Salt Lake City Classic 2025: The Salt Lake City Classic, an exciting amateur pickleball event, will take place from June 5 to June 8, 2025, at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Registration opens on December 18, 2024, and closes on May 29, 2025.
Event Overview
This pickleball tournament will feature amateur matches alongside Major League Pickleball teams. The event follows a PPA-style bracket format for amateur players, with no team-based competition. Skill and age events will be organized into different brackets with detailed rules on match play and tournament structure. Events with more than 12 teams will follow a Double Elimination with No Come-Around format. For smaller events, a round-robin format will be used.
Sign-Up and Registration Details
Registration costs $95 per player, with a clear deadline for sign-up. Players must register before May 29, 2025, to secure their spots. If a doubles partner does not register within seven days of a player’s registration, the team will be moved to the waitlist. If a partner withdraws after registration, a replacement must be found from an already registered list.
The tournament also offers opportunities to referee matches and volunteer, with sign-ups available on the event website. A special $1,000 Money Ball PPA Bracket is available for coed teams, with a unique format and prize pool.
Format and Rules
The tournament will feature both skill and age group events, divided into various formats depending on the number of teams or players. For example, the 5.0 and 4.5 skill levels will play a Double Elimination format, while other skill levels with fewer than 12 players or teams may use Round Robin to play with playoffs. A complete set of match rules, including game lengths and scoring systems, is outlined for all participants.
Venue and Amenities
The Salt Palace Convention Center, located at 90 S W Temple St, offers ample space for the event with 20 courts for competition. The venue will feature indoor play, and players will use the Vulcan VPRO Flight Outdoor ball. Though parking fees are expected, further details will be provided closer to the event.
Refund Policy
The event offers a cancellation deadline of May 8, 2025. Those who need to cancel before this date will be refunded minus a $25 fee. The option for a Registration & Weather Insurance Policy is also available for players who may need to withdraw after the cancellation deadline.
A Thrilling Experience for Pickleball Fans
The Salt Lake City Classic is poised to bring a competitive edge to the amateur pickleball scene, drawing both seasoned players and newcomers alike. With the Major League Pickleball teams competing alongside the amateurs, fans will be treated to a weekend of exciting matches, and the tournament promises to be a highlight of the 2025 pickleball calendar.
News in Brief: Salt Lake City Classic 2025
The Salt Lake City Classic will take place from June 5 to June 8, 2025, at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The pickleball tournament will feature amateur pickleball players competing alongside Major League Pickleball teams in a PPA-style format. Skill and age brackets will determine match play, with Double Elimination for larger events and Round Robin for smaller ones. Registration opens on December 18, 2024, with a $95 fee and a May 29, 2025 deadline. The event offers a $1,000 Money Ball PPA Bracket and volunteer opportunities. The Salt Palace will host 20 courts for competitive play.
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