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Paddles at the Plex - Spring 2024

Paddles at the Plex - Spring 2024

617 players registered
Feb 27, 2024 - Mar 03, 2024

Tournament Description

The Spring Paddles at the Plex tournament host 24 covered, individually fenced, lighted courts.
Registration is $70 which includes a lunch food voucher and a tournament gift. Each event is $5.00. Age brackets over 55 will play on Tuesday -Thursday (February 27-29). Age brackets below 55 will play Friday - Sunday (March 1 - 3). There is a $10.00 discount available for Opelika Pickleball Club members. An "Early Bird" discount of $5.00 is available if registration is received and paid prior to January 15.
Age brackets are 19+, 30+, 40+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+ and 70+. You may sign up for below 55 or above 55 in an event, but not both for the same event. The planned format is round robin for brackets of 7 teams or less without medal playoffs. Eight teams or more will be double elimination. Depending on the number of teams in a bracket, the tournament director reserves the right to adjust the format. Small brackets may be combined, however medals will be awarded for players in all original brackets.
Singles during the 55 and above days (Tuesday and Thursday) will be skinny singles. Singles during the under 55 days (Friday and Sunday) will be full court singles. You may not register for both. You may play down in age. So, if you are over 55 but want to play full court singles, you can. Just sign up for 50+ (on Friday and Sunday).
Days may fill before some brackets, which could cause brackets to close based on the daily limit not the bracket size. Sign up early and complete payment for the entire team. Completed teams (both partners registered and paid) have priority on available slots. Teams not paid in full or without partners may be moved to waiting list to make room for paid teams.
All registered players will have member privileges at the Opelika Sportsplex during the tournament.
There will be food trucks available for lunch.
No pets / dogs allowed in the pavilions.
Stripe/Credit Card

Additional Information

The Plex is located 1 hour fifteen minutes from Atlanta's Hartfield Jackson airport. A straight shot down I-85 to Alabama Exit 64. Head west from the exit about 1 mile to the Opelika Sportsplex and Aquatics Center. The 2 Pickleball Pavilions are located directly behind the main building.

Refund Policy

Player cancellation/withdrawal prior to February 12, 2024 will result in full refund less a $20.00 administration fee. "Waitlist" players will be provided with an appropriate refund less $20.00 administrative fee. There will be no cancellation refunds after February 12, 2024. (Please note that the Pickleball brackets service fee, $5-$10, is non-refundable.)
Inclement weather policy - This is an outdoor tournament. Although the courts are covered, there could be blowing water issues. If weather is a factor, we will do all we can to allow play to continue. There will be no refunds or credits due to weather or other uncontrollable events.

Venue Details

Opelika Sportsplex
1001 Sportsplex Parkway
Opelika, Alabama, 36801
United States
Parking Information
Parking Fee: No Fee
No charge for parking but there will be construction so be prepared to walk some distance.

Travel information

Lodging
Home2 Suites by Hilton
3150 Capps Way
Opelika, Alabama , 36804
(7.6 miles from venue)
Farifield Inn and Suites Auburn / Opelika
2257 Interstate Drive
Opelika, Alabama , 36801
(7.8 miles from venue)
Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites - Opelika
1801 Capps Landing
Opelika, Alabama , 36801
(7.5 miles from venue)
LaQuinta Inn and Suites -Opelika / Auburn
3151 Capps Way
Opelika, Alabama , 36804
(7.6 miles from venue)
Hampton Inn and Suites - Opelika
3000 Capps Way
Opelika, Alabama , 36804
(7.6 miles from venue)
Heritage House
714 2nd Avenue
Opelika, Alabama , 36801
(3 miles from venue)
Microtel Inn and Suites at Tiger Town
1651 Parker Way
Opelika, Alabama , 36804
(8.1 miles from venue)
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