Fifty+ Classic – Hosted by 24 Hour Pickleball Club
April 12, 2025
Registration open
Ends April 8, 2025
Events
Format: Set Partner Pool Play + Single Elimination Bracket
Price: $35.00 / Player (must register and pay as a team)
Description
Welcome to the Fifty Plus Classic pickleball tournament hosted by 24 Hour Pickleball Club! This action-packed pickleball tournament will take place on Saturday, April 12th at the indoor 24 Hour Pickleball Club in Lexington, SC. This event offers 15 competitive divisions, ranging from 2.5 to 4.5+ skill levels, giving every participant a chance to test their skills against top players in their age group.
Tentative Schedule:
Saturday (8am Start Time) - Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles, Mixed Doubles
The registration fee is currently $35 (you must register and pay as a team), covering entry into one event. Registration fee includes access to the exclusive premium players lounge with healthy snacks and sports drinks.
Pricing:
Registration Open - Player List Drop: $35
2 Weeks Out: $40
1 Week Out: $45
Last Minute At the Door: $50 (pay when you arrive)
Skill Levels: 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, and 4.5+
Payouts: The 4.5+ division gold medalists will receive prize money. $200 for each doubles team champion.
Player Limit: 12 team spots available per division (Minimum of 3 teams required to play a division).
NOTE: We will post and email specific start times for each event approximately 3 days before the event.
Businesses looking to connect with a passionate pickleball community can take advantage of exclusive sponsorship opportunities. With multiple distinct sponsorship tiers, companies can gain valuable exposure throughout the tournament. For more information, email [email protected].
Rules
The Tournament Director aims to ensure all events are completed as scheduled. However, the Director reserves the right to modify the format, shorten games, or make any adjustments necessary to facilitate the completion of the event.
Rating rules:
- 2.5 Division: Highest player rating must be under 2.99
- 3.0 Division: Highest player rating must be under 3.49
- 3.5 Division: Highest player rating must be under 3.99
- 4.0 Division: Highest player rating must be under 4.49
- 4.5+ Division: No restriction
Competition Format: Round Robin followed by 3 team (or more) bracket. Gold Medal match will be best 2 out of 3. All games will use standard scoring to 11, win by 2. Sudden death at 15 (If both teams at 14, next team to score wins).
First tiebreaker is head to head; second tiebreaker is point differential.
Players who do not attend their scheduled event without prior notification to the Tournament Director, or who leave the event prematurely without informing the Director, will be charged a $30 fine. This fine must be settled prior to registration for any future 24 Hour Pickleball Club events.
No charge for spectators
Max Events Per Registration: 2
Guaranteed Games Per Event: 3
No pets allowed
Surface: Outdoor Acrylic Painted Surface
Facility Type: Indoor Air Conditioned
Net Type: Permanent
Ball Used: Franklin X-40
Number of Courts: 8 indoor; 4 outdoor (outdoor courts used for warm up and could be used for tournament if needed)
Parking Fee: None (additional parking is available behind Lizard's Thicket next to venue)
*Only paddles approved by USAP and UPA-A are allowed for tournament play.
Facility Waiver: By registering for this tournament you are agreeing to the facility waiver which can be accessed here: https://onelink.to/24hourpickleballclub
NOTE: All scores will be submitted to DUPR following the conclusion of the tournament. You must provide your DUPR ID# when registering. Go to DUPR.com to get a free DUPR ID# prior to registering.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
THIS TOURNAMENT OFFERS A START TIME GUARANTEE! ONCE START TIMES ARE RELEASED, PLAYERS HAVE 48 HOURS TO INFORM TOURNAMENT MANAGEMENT IF THEY CANNOT PLAY.
Players who withdraw from the tournament within 48 hours will receive a full refund of their registration fee, minus a $5 processing fee. This fee covers administrative costs and is non-refundable.
Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you on the court!
All refunds will be processed and issued within 5 business days following the conclusion of the tournament.
*All divisions require a minimum of at least 3 teams to be played. If the minimum number of teams is not reached, you may move divisions or withdraw and receive a refund.
Players
Player List will be released soon
