DETAILS ARE DEVELOPING AND WILL BE UPDATED AS WE ORGANIZE. Tournament Directors: Albine Bennett and Ashton Chinnambeti.

This is our 2nd annual Pickleball Competition. It will be held outdoors at the Dot Cooper Kelly City Park Pickleball Complex in Tupelo, MS (906 Fillmore Drive).

We will have CUSTOM MEDALS.

Schedule:

Friday, March 21 - Men's and Women's Singles

Check-in TBD (likely in the evening)

Opening Ceremony TBD

Saturday, March 22 - Gender Doubles

Check-in begins TBD

Opening Ceremony TBD

Event time range: TBD

Sunday, March 23 - Mixed Doubles

Check-in begins TBD

Opening Ceremony TBD

Event time range: TBD

Specific start times for each event will be posted by the Thursday prior to the event. You must check in daily at least 30 minutes prior to your event start.

This will be a round robin event with pool play if we have enough teams . Plan to have it to be skill/age. Desired skill brackets are 2.0-3.0, 3.0-3.5, 3.5-4.0, 4.5+ , you may register with a range of 0.5. Desired Age brackets to be 12-34, 35-59, 60+.

A minimum of 5 teams is required for each bracket in the major Divisions. If we have 10 teams or more in a given event, we will divide the brackets into flights of 5, with pool play to determine the medalists. We reserve the right to adjust the brackets based on the number of players.

This is a charitable fund raising event to benefit Northeast Mississippi Habitat for Humanity.

Please note that there will be a registration "Service Fee" charged for each registration of $5.00 for 1 event or $10.00 for 2+ events. This is a non-refundable fee charged by the website.

We are planning on having water and snacks available to all players. Restrooms are on site. Courts will be lightened and surrounded by fencing.

We will be using the Franklin X-40 outdoor ball.

On Saturday and Sunday mornings, we will have Scarlet's Donuts available for all players. No coffee so be sure to get your caffeine before arriving.

No outdoor seating available. Spectators are welcome to bring their lawn chairs.

We have amazing pickleball raffle prizes and giveaways! Details to come!

Athletico Physical Therapy will be on site.

We have worked out special rates with area's local hotels.

Tru By Hilton Tupelo - $119/night - Book by 2-21-25

Holiday Inn Express & Suite Tupelo - $$129/night - Book by 2-21-25

Home2 Suites by Hilton Tupelo - $149/night - Book by 2-21-25

Hampton Inn & Suites Tupelo Barnes Crossing - 1 King or 2 Queen Rate: $149/night - Book by 1-28-25

Please email Albine Bennett at albine.bennett@gmail.com if you'd like to volunteer.

There are several local events happening during the weekend. On Friday, March 21, annual Bud & Burgers will take place downtown Tupelo at Fairpark. More events to be added!

While in Tupelo, be sure to check out all of the amazing city has to offer by visiting https://www.tupelo.net/things-to-do/.

This is a no-refund, outdoor tournament. Because this is an event to raise funds for a charity, the registration fee and event fees at the tournament are non-refundable, including in the event of weather cancellations.