New Hampshire Senior Games Pickleball Tournament: The 2025 New Hampshire Senior Games Pickleball Tournament will take place from August 9 to 11 at Pinkerton Academy in Derry, New Hampshire. This USA Pickleball MMP Sanctioned event is open only to active USA Pickleball members. Registration is capped at 350 fully paid players. All results will be reported to USA Pickleball and the National Senior Games Association.
This outdoor tournament welcomes senior athletes to compete across singles, doubles, and mixed doubles formats. Some matches will be officiated by USA Pickleball referees, including head referee Joseph L. Santoro, who is a USA Pickleball Certified Referee.
Event Schedule and Location
The event will be held at Pinkerton Academy, which may have up to 24 courts available for play. The campus is easily accessible from Interstate 93 and near several hotels, restaurants, and motels.
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Friday, August 9: Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s Mini-Singles, Women’s Mini-Singles
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Saturday, August 10: Women’s Doubles, Men’s Doubles
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Sunday, August 11: Mixed Doubles
Each player must provide their own chairs, refreshments, and medical items. Because it’s an outdoor event, no backup dates are planned. There is also a no-refund policy unless a withdrawal request is received by July 14, 2025, in which case a partial refund of up to $45 may be granted.
Tournament Format and Bracket Rules
The tournament will follow a round robin format. Games will be played to either 15 points or 11 points, depending on the number of teams in a bracket. All games must be won by 2 points.
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Brackets with 3 or 4 teams: Double round robin to 15 points
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Brackets with 5 teams: Single round robin to 15 points
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Brackets with 6, 7, or 8 teams: Single round robin to 11 points
Brackets are set first by skill level (e.g., 2.5, 3.0) and then by age group (e.g., 50–54, 55–59). A minimum of three and a maximum of eight teams are allowed per bracket.
In cases where there are not enough teams in a group, the Tournament Director may merge brackets or adjust the format. Format changes may also occur due to weather delays.
Qualifying Details for Future Games
The year 2026 will be a qualifying year for the 2027 National Senior Games. Medals in 2026 will be awarded based on combined brackets. However, qualifying for the 2027 Games will still be determined by placement in five-year age groups.
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Two teams in the 60–64 group may earn gold and silver.
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A team from the 50–54 group may earn bronze.
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Even teams that don’t win medals could still qualify for the 2027 Games if they rank in the top four within their age group.
“All players who qualify for the 2025 Nationals based upon their five year age group will receive written notice to that effect.”
Additional Information
Players will receive a souvenir tournament T-shirt as part of the registration fee. They may also add events like mixed doubles for an additional cost.
“This is a USA Pickleball sanctioned tournament. Within ten days of the tournament’s completion, player scores will be sent to USA Pickleball for adjustments to player ratings. However, the scores will not be sent to any other organization.”
Each participant agrees to the risks of weather delays or cancellations, as there are no rescheduling dates.
Looking Ahead
This tournament gives senior athletes in New Hampshire a chance to compete at a high level and potentially qualify for future national games. With USA Pickleball’s backing and a certified referee team led by Joseph L. Santoro, players can expect a well-run event. Organizers aim to provide a competitive and fair environment while keeping things flexible in case of unexpected conditions.
News in Brief: New Hampshire Senior Games Pickleball Tournament
The 2025 New Hampshire Senior Games Pickleball Tournament will take place August 9–11 at Pinkerton Academy in Derry. The USA Pickleball-sanctioned event features singles, doubles, and mixed doubles, with round robin play. Up to 350 players can register. Weather-related delays or cancellations are possible.
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