Skill Level/Age Group Tournament

Men's and Women's Doubles - Saturday, September 6th

Mixed Doubles - Sunday, September 7th

Men's and Women's Open Double Elimination - Sunday, September 7th

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

The tournament is part of the PPA Amateur State Championships series, a set of tournaments conducted across all 50 states in the country. The Gold, Silver and Bronze Medalists from skill level events in each of these tournaments will automatically secure invitations to the year-end World Championship in Dallas, TX. Registration fees will be waived for Gold medalists and reduced for Silver and Bronze Medalists.

Gold: 100% off Registration Fee

Silver: 50% off Registration Fee

Bronze: 25% off Registration Fee

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DC Residents: $42.50 for one event, $57.50 for two events.

All Others: $52.50 for one event, $67.50 for two events.

DC Residents: $52.50 for one event, $67.50 for two events.

All Others: $62.50 for one event, $77.50 for two events.

All players registering by August 15th will receive a free tournament t-shirt.

Registration is open to players 10 years of age and over.

Tournament Director: Janice Pauly

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Registration is by skill level.

1. 3.0 and under - Teams with both players rated at 3.0 or under.

2. 3.5 - All teams with at least one 3.5 player and neither partner rated above 3.5

3. 4.0 - All teams with at least one 4.0 player and neither partner rated above 4.0.

4. 4.5 and above - All teams with at least one 4.5+ rated partner.

DUPR ratings will be used for bracket placement. Results of all events will be sent to DUPR for rating updates.

Players without any tournament rating may self rate. Please seek the advice of an experienced fellow player when self rating or click the link below to view the USA Pickleball Definitions of Player Skill Ratings.

Skill levels for all players will be updated one week before registration closes. Players whose skill level has changed since they registered will be moved to a different skill level bracket.

For Senior events, age splits are set in 5 year increments starting at age 50. Groups may be combined to create playing brackets. Medals for combined brackets are awarded based on the original skill/age group that the team signed up for.

Age splits for events for younger players will be determined by registration numbers.

For All Ages: Teams must play in the age group of the younger partner and skill level of the higher rated partner.

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For a GUARANTEED spot in an event, both partners must be registered. Beginning on June 1, 2025, players whose partners have not registered within 7 days of their registration, will be moved to the waiting list. Once their partner signs up, they will be moved back in IF THERE ARE SPOTS REMAINING IN THE BRACKET AND THE TOURNAMENT.

Players without partners after registration closes, WILL NOT be included in the event and will not be eligible for a refund. Encourage your partner to register early to secure your spot.

Groups may be combined or split at the discretion of the tournament director. Medals for combined brackets are awarded based on the original skill/age group that the team signed up for.

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Each day will begin with check in at 8:00 AM. Specific start times for events will be emailed and texted to players approximately one week prior to the tournament.

The tournament format is round robin for all events except the Open Men's and Women's Doubles on Sunday which will be double elimination. Events with a large number of teams may be split into round robin pools followed by a playoff for the top teams in each pool.

Support for this tournament is provided by Washington DC Pickleball 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.

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 contact the tournament using the Contact Tourney button at the top of this screen. 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!

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.

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.

Parking is available on Mississippi Ave on the same side as the tennis center. DO NOT PARK ON THE RESIDENTIAL SIDE OF THE STREET across from the center. You will be ticketed. Parking will also be available at the Oxon Run Outdoor Pool located at 501 Mississippi Ave SE. This is approximately one block away from SETLC.

Refunds, minus a $10 processing fee, will be issued for anyone withdrawing by August 26th. Refunds will be processed after the tournament is completed.