High Desert Classic V 2024: The Sky Island Pickleball Club invites players to the High Desert Classic V 2024, a MMP USA Pickleball Sanctioned Round Robin Tournament with playoffs for Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals. Scheduled from September 12 to September 15, the tournament will take place at the Oscar Yrun Community Center in Sierra Vista, Arizona. USA Pickleball membership is required for registration. The tournament features events for both 60+ and under 60 age groups, with a variety of formats depending on the number of teams.
Location and Date
- Event Dates: September 12, 2024 – September 15, 2024
- Location: Oscar Yrun Community Center, 3020 E Tacoma St, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635, USA
Registration Details
- Registration Deadline: September 6, 2024, at 11:55 PM
- Registration Fee: $50 per event
- Event Charges: $10 per event
- Service Charge Fee: $5 for one event, $10 for two or more events
- Sky Island Pickleball Club Member Discount: $10 discount, payable on the day of the event
Tournament Format
- Events:
- September 12, 2024: Senior Men’s & Women’s Doubles (60+)
- September 13, 2024: Senior Mixed Doubles (60+)
- September 14, 2024: Men’s & Women’s Doubles (under 60)
- September 15, 2024: Mixed Doubles (under 60)
- Format: Round-robin with playoffs for Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals. Matches will be played with referees for all pre-medal and medal rounds.
- Skill/Age Groups: 60+ and under 60 (19+). Juniors 14 and up may play in 19+ events. Age brackets may be adjusted based on registrations.
Additional Information
- Ball Used: Optic yellow Franklin X-40
- Team Registration: Complete entry requires both team members to register and pay. Partners have six hours to complete their registration before being moved to the waitlist.
- Service Fees: Nonrefundable. Administrative fee for refunds is $5.
- Participant Perks: Therm-o lunch sack with goodies from event sponsors.
Refund Policy
- Cancellation Deadline: September 6, 2024, at 11:55 PM
- Refunds: No refunds after the deadline unless the event is canceled or entry was not secured from the waitlist. The PickleballBrackets.com service fee is nonrefundable.
- Weather Cancellations: No refunds for weather-related cancellations, and no makeup rain date will be available.
Venue Details
- Surface: Concrete
- Play Area Type: Outdoor Non-Covered
- Nets: Permanent
- Courts: 8 courts
News in Brief: High Desert Classic V 2024
The High Desert Classic V 2024 will be held from September 12 to 15 at the Oscar Yrun Community Center in Sierra Vista, AZ. This MMP USA Pickleball Sanctioned Round Robin Tournament features events for both 60+ and under 60 players. Registration costs $50 plus event fees and service charges, with a $10 discount for Sky Island Pickleball Club members. The tournament includes men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles, with a variety of formats based on team numbers. Registration closes on September 6, 2024, and weather-related cancellations will not be refunded.
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