Wine Country Pickleball Classic Hits Santa Rosa: The Wine Country Premier Pickleball Fall Classic 2024 is set to take place from September 12 to September 15 in Santa Rosa, CA. This event is designed to offer a premier, community-focused experience for competitive players across Northern California. The tournament includes a range of skill levels and events, supported by local sponsors and featuring a variety of player amenities.
Location and Date
- Event Dates: September 12, 2024 – September 15, 2024
- Location: Finley Community Park, 2060 West College Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401, USA
Registration Details
- Registration Deadline: September 4, 2024, at 11:55 PM
- Regular Registration: $75 (runs through September 4, 2024)
- Event Fee: $20 per event
- Service Fee: $5 per event (capped at $10) – Non-refundable
- Team Registration: Both players must be registered and fully paid. Teams may be moved to the waitlist if not fully registered.
Tournament Features
- Free Perks: Tournament T-shirt (tank option for ladies), lunch (Fri-Sun), player snacks, cold purified water, medals for winners, and a free bottle of local wine for medalists.
- Raffle Baskets: Raffle ticket sales will benefit the Sonoma County Pickleball Club’s Santa Rosa Permanent Complex Fund.
- Prize Money Events:
- Friday: Women’s Doubles 4.5+/OPEN
- Saturday: Mixed Doubles 5.0+/OPEN
- Sunday: Men’s Doubles 5.0+/OPEN
- Prize Money Awards:
- 8+ teams: Gold $200, Silver $150, Bronze $100 per player
- 4-7 teams: Gold $100, Silver $75, Bronze $50 per player
- Under 4 teams: No prize money
Sanctioning and Referees
- Sanctioned By: USA Pickleball
- Referees: Certified USA Pickleball Level 1 and 2 referees
- Head Referee: Andrea Mayorga
- Referee Coordinator: Stacey Vilas
Daily Schedule
Thursday (brackets start at or after 12 PM)
- Women’s Doubles 3.0 Age 55+
- Women’s Doubles 3.5 Age 55+
- Men’s Doubles 3.5 Age 55+
- Men’s Doubles 4.0 Age 55+
Friday
- Women’s Doubles 2.5 All Age
- Women’s Doubles 3.0 Age 10-54 (at least one player must meet age range)
- Women’s Doubles 3.5 Age 10-54 (at least one player must meet age range)
- Women’s Doubles 4.0 All Age
- Women’s Doubles 4.5+/OPEN All Age
- Men’s Singles All Age
- Men’s Skinny Singles All Age
Saturday
- Mixed Doubles 3.0 All Age
- Mixed Doubles 3.5 All Age
- Mixed Doubles 4.0 All Age
- Mixed Doubles 4.5 All Age
Mixed Doubles 5.0+/OPEN All Age
Sunday
- Men’s Doubles 3.0 All Age
- Men’s Doubles 3.5 Age 10-54 (at least one player must meet age range)
- Men’s Doubles 4.0 Age 10-54 (at least one player must meet age range)
- Men’s Doubles 4.5
- Men’s Doubles 5.0+/OPEN All Age
- Women’s Singles All Age
- Women’s Skinny Singles All Age
Bracket Formats
- 1-2 Teams: Combined with another bracket
- 3 Teams: Double Round Robin or combined with another bracket
- 4-5 Teams: Round Robin leading to medal rounds
- 6+ Teams: Double Elimination with Consolation bracket
Registration Requirements
- USA Pickleball Membership: Champion level required through September 15, 2024
- Player Code of Conduct: All players must adhere to the code of conduct.
Venue Information
- Surface Type: Asphalt
- Play Area Type: Outdoor Non-Covered
- Net Type: Permanent & Portable
- Ball Used: Selkirk Pro S1
- Number of Courts: 12
News in Brief: Wine Country Pickleball Classic Hits Santa Rosa
The Wine Country Premier Pickleball Fall Classic 2024 runs from September 12-15 at Finley Community Park, Santa Rosa, CA. Registration is open until September 4, with fees set at $75 plus $20 per event. Highlights include free T-shirts, lunch, and wine for medalists, alongside raffle baskets benefiting the Sonoma County Pickleball Club. Prize money will be awarded for specific events based on team counts. The tournament is sanctioned by USA Pickleball, featuring certified referees. Players must hold a Champion level membership and adhere to the Player Code of Conduct. The venue offers 12 asphalt courts.
