The fifth year of this tournament will be held INDOORS this year at the Southeast Tennis and Learning Center, DC's premier indoor and outdoor tennis facility.

This tournament is for DC players ages 18+ only and their partners.

Registration Fee: $42.50 for one event, $52.50 for two events through March 31st. The registration fee increases by $10 on April 1st.

Members of the Washington DC Pickleball Club are eligible for a $5 discount. Use the link below to join the Club and request a discount code.

A PickleballBrackets.com software use fee of $5 for one event or $10 for two events will be added to every registration.

If you would like to enter the tournament, you will have to become a member of the DC Classic Pickleball Group to play. Membership in the club is free. Note: This is not the same as the Washington DC Pickleball Club. DC residents, those who regularly play in DC or are signing up as a partner of a DC resident are eligible to join the DC Classic Pickleball Group. If you are not yet a DC Classic Pickleball Group member, you will be prompted to join before you can complete your tournament registration. Players who are not DC residents must have a DC resident partner in order to play in the tournament.

Events are mixed doubles, men's doubles and women's doubles. The format is round robin. There are two different skill divisions in each event, Intermediate, for players with a skill level below 4.0, and Advanced, for 4.0+ skill level players. DUPR ratings will be used and teams must register at the skill level of the higher rated player. Ratings will be updated on April 11th, one week prior to the close of registration, and teams will be moved to a higher skill level event if their rating increases.

For players with no DUPR rating, the self rating from their player profile will be used for bracket placement.

Use this link as a guide to selecting your self rating: Self Rating Guide courtesy of the Kennebunk, ME Parks and Recreation Department

Large brackets will be divided by age to create playing groups. There is a guaranteed minimum of four games in each event.

Morning - Mixed Doubles

Afternoon - Men's Doubles

Afternoon - Women's Doubles

Specific Start Times will be posted on this website and emailed to players after registration closes.

A tournament t-shirt is included for anyone registering by April 5th.

Support for this tournament is provided by the Washington DC Pickleball Club whose members generously give their time and effort to make this event a success. Click on the link below for more information about the club or to join.

We also welcome volunteers from throughout the District to help set up the courts and run the tournament. If you would like to help, please click on the Volunteer link below. You do not need to be registered for the tournament to volunteer, and if you are registered, you can still help with tasks before or after you play. Thank you for your help!

This year, our tournament is sponsored in part by Selkirk. We will use Selkirk S1 balls and will also have raffles for donated Selkirk items including a Luxx Paddle and a number of Selkirk Gift cards.

The Southeast Tennis and Learning Center has a strict policy governing food, court shoes and spectators. Spectators are not allowed on the courts. Non-marking court shoes are required. No jogging shoes or cross trainers. Players without court shoes WILL BE DENIED ENTRY. Absolutely no food or beverages permitted on the courts or in the spectator gallery. Water is allowed on the courts. CHEWING GUM IS PROHIBITED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. There will be a separate lunch room/lounge available for players and spectators.

This venue is the District's premier tennis facility. Please follow the facility guidelines to keep it pristine and to assure continued use for pickleball events.

Registration will close on April 18th or when 150 players are signed up, whichever comes first. Registered players without partners after that are NOT GUARANTEED A SPOT IN THE TOURNAMENT. Daily and Team limits on events may be set as registration progresses. Both partners should register early to secure a spot.

The registration fee covers the cost of the t-shirt, balls, medals and athletic trainer and other tournament administration fees. Any remaining profit from the tournament will be directed to DC DPR for the benefit of local pickleball players and pickleball facilities.

USA Pickleball or UPA approved paddles are required for play.

If the tournament is cancelled, or a player withdraws, there are no refunds but each player will still receive their t-shirt.