Welcome to the First Annual "Frontera Pickleball Classic", an exciting new tournament taking place at the vibrant crossroads of the US-Mexico border in South Texas! This unique event celebrates the spirit of competition and community, bringing together players from both sides of the border for a weekend of high-energy matches, cultural exchange, and unforgettable memories.
The fine folks at Incredibowl welcome you to bring friends and family and enjoy this event. The Incredibowl facility is conveniently located in Mission, Texas just off Business 83. Make this a weekend family event by checking out all the venue has to offer including food and beverages. (No outside food or beverages allowed).
Set against the backdrop of the beautiful Rio Grande Valley, La Frontera Pickleball Classic offers a thrilling mix of skill, sportsmanship, and fun. Whether you're a seasoned expert or a casual player, this tournament features divisions for all skill levels, ensuring that everyone has a chance to shine.
This tournament will be conducted in the standard Championship Style, Double Elimination Format and will follow USA Pickleball Rules. Referees will be on duty.
👉Friday - Mini Singles 🆕 Event approved by USAP/Boys and Girls Doubles 18U, 16U, 12U (Round Robin for junior events)
👉Saturday - Doubles
👉Sunday - Mixed Doubles
‼️A 4.0 minimum rating is SUGGESTED but not required for any OPEN bracket.
Tournament registration fee is per person and includes all three events. Players are responsible for securing their own partner.
The Upper Bracket will consist of 2 out of 3 games to 11 Points (win by 2).
The Lower Bracket will consist of 1 Game to 15 Points (win by 2).
If there are 5 or fewer teams in a bracket, a round robin will be conducted with each match consisting of 2 out of 3 games to 11 points (win by 2).
If there are 1 or 2 teams in a bracket - those teams will be merged up or down in skill. This decision will be based on the tournament director’s evaluation.
The Tournament Director reserves the right to adjust brackets and format as needed.
📲IMPORTANT - Make sure you have texting 💬 enabled in your Pickleball Brackets profile. This is the only way you be notified of your court assignment during the tournament.
The Franklin X-40 (Green) ball will be used.
**Please note limited space between pickleball courts**
Frequently Asked Questions:
When are start times posted? - You can expect start times to be posted approximately one week prior to the start of the tournament. Brackets which start at 8:00am may check in beginning at 7:00am. When you arrive, look for the tournament operations desk and check in each day you play.
Is my paddle approved? - It is the player's responsibility to verify that their paddle is on the USA Pickleball Approved Paddle List.
Why do I see someone with a higher DUPR rating than what is allowed for the bracket? - Pickleball Brackets uses a person’s DUPR rating at the date/time they register as is done in official tournaments. The tournament software automatically prohibits someone from signing up in an unauthorized skill or age category. It is possible for someone’s rating to fluctuate after they register but the only rating that counts for the tournament is the rating held on the date/time the person registered. The tournament operations team will not make any changes to this.
When will I specifically play? - Once your bracket officially starts, games will be assigned as courts become available. VERY IMPORTANT - The tournament rule is that all players must be checked-in and ready to play NO LATER than 30 minutes prior to their posted match start time. Please allow plenty of time to park, check-in each day, hydrate, use the restroom, and be ready to start no later than 30 minutes prior to your posted match time.
How do I know where I am playing? - You must have texting enabled on your Pickleball Brackets account. This is the ONLY way you will be notified. Please note that you may forfeit your match if you do not arrive at the court at assigned times.
Where do I find my bracket? - Sign in to the Pickleball Brackets system and chose your event from the page.
How do I know who is playing on which court? - If a team is assigned to a court, then you will see that court assignment number in a blue box next to the teams.
I need to withdraw from the tournament, can you “swap” my registration for someone else? - Funds/Registration may NOT be “swapped” or transferred. If a substitute is allowed they must register and pay all applicable tournament fees.
Where will results be posted? - Results will be posted on Pickleball Brackets and any additional rating system with whom Pickleball Brackets has an agreement. Check the Pickleball brackets website for additional information.
