Come join us in September for our 2nd annual Pickleball Spartan Fall Classic benefiting the Tennis Teams at Salem High School through The 24153 Club, a 501(c)(3) non-profit.

With the support of the SALEM PARKS AND RECREATION, we are pleased to host this event at the brand-new, Moyer Sport Complex Pickleball Courts in Salem, VA. Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Roanoke Valley provides easy access to the Blue Ridge Parkway.

There is plenty to do in Salem and the greater Roanoke Valley when players aren't on the court! Here are some links to highlight the amazing attractions in our area!

SCHEDULE:

September 27th - Player Party (food truck, music, exhibition matches, raffles)

September 28th - Men's and Women's Doubles

September 29th - Mixed Doubles

COST:

One Event: $35.00 Registration Fee + $10.00 Event Fee + $5.00 PickleballBrackets Fee = $50.00

Two Events: $35.00 Registration Fee + $10.00 Event Fee + $10.00 Event Fee + $10.00 PickleballBrackets

Fee = $65.00

OPEN Division Fees:

One Event: $35.00 Registration Fee + $50.00 Event Fee + $5.00 PickleballBrackets Fee = $90.00

Two Events: $35.00 Registration Fee + $50.00 Event Fee + $50.00 Event Fee + $10.00 PickleballBracket

Fee = $145.00

**For doubles events, priority will be given to the teams that have both partners registered and paid. Teams with only one partner registered and paid and teams with no designate partners will be waitlisted. To secure your spot in a doubles bracket, please make sure that both you and your partner are registered!!

MEDALS & SWAG BAGS:

Will be awarded to 1st-3rd place finishers.

Gift bags will be given to all participants including our annual tournament towel! Players will also have access to the hospitality tent throughout the weekend which includes snacks and drinks.

PRIZE MONEY:

Prize money will be awarded to the top three winners of each OPEN event. The total payout will be determined by the number of registered OPEN players and will be announced at a later date.

1st Place = 50%

2nd Place = 30%

3rd Place = 20%

FORMAT:

All brackets will be Round Robin with a Single Elimination bracket round and/or medal matches to be played immediately following the completion of Round Robin play.

Round Robin matches will be either best 2/3 games to 11 win by 2 or 1 game to 15 or 11 win by 2 depending on the size of the bracket and/or pools. Medal matches will be the best 2/3 games to 11 win by 2. All teams will have a minimum of three games.

OPEN Division Format:

Brackets will be Double Elimination. Double Elimination matches will be best 2/3 games to 11 win by 2 in the Winners' Bracket and 1 game to 15 win by 2 in the Consolation Bracket. The Consolation Bracket will have a chance to advance back into the medal rounds. Gold Medal matches will be best 2/3 games to 11 win by 2 with a Tiebreaker Match (if necessary) being 1 game to 15 win by 2. Bronze Medal matches will be 1 game to 15 win by 2.

NOTICE: Age & Skill groups may be combined at the discretion of the Tournament Director to create brackets as needed based on the number of registered teams/players. The Tournament Director also reserves the right to adjust the bracket and match formats as necessary.

THE CANCELLATION DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 13th. Full refunds (less the Pickleball Brackets non-refundable service fees) will be given through this date. After this date, there will be no refunds for cancellations or withdrawals. ALL RFUNDS will be sent within 10 days after the tournament is completed.

Prize money will be awarded to the top three winners of all Open divisions. Total payout is TBD.

This is an outdoor tournament. We will make every effort to get in as much play as possibly in the event of inclement weather. There is a chance that some or all events may be cancelled, or brackets may be adjusted due to the weather.

Please make sure you warm up and cool down before and after your matches and don't forget to hydrate and eat properly for the tournament. Our intention is to set aside at least 2 courts to be used for warm-ups. Please ask the Tournament Director before using warm-up courts.

First aid supplies and an AED will be available at the registration desk.