The 2023 Arkansas Senior Olympic Pickleball Tournament and Arkansas Open

We will run two tournaments:

Senior Olympics for ages 50+ (12 indoor courts)

Bashin' in Benton for all ages under 50, including College and High School Divisions (12 indoor courts)

Dates: September 15-17, 2023

Location: The River Center

Address: 1800 Citizens Drive, Benton, AR 72015

12 Indoor Courts, Wood flooring

Snack bar available with wide variety of food/water/drinks for purchase.

Food and drinks ARE allowed in seating areas and non-court area.

Seating - bring your own chairs/coolers/food/drinks - bleachers are available on playing floor.

Visitors are allowed - no fee

Tournament Ball: Onix Fuse Orange Indoor ball.

For the Arkansas Senior Olympics:

Events: Pickleball – Gender Singles (Standard), Gender Doubles, and Mixed Doubles

5-Year Age Groups: (starting at age 50+): 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+

Divided into 3 Skill Levels:

Division I: 4.0+

Division II: 3.5

Division III: 3.0 and below

For the Bashin' in Benton tournament:

Events: Pickleball – Gender Singles (Standard), Gender Doubles, and Mixed Doubles

Age bands: Will be determined based on signups. Will have High School and College Divisions as well.

Skill divisions: open to 2.5 to 5.0+ players, will determine divisions based on entries.

This is a Non-Qualifying year for National Senior Games.

To compete in our Arkansas Senior Olympics Pickleball Tournament, all competitors must be 50 or older on Dec 31, 2023. For Doubles events your Team’s age group is determined by the youngest person on your team. ALL NSGA RULES APPLY!!!

NO REFUNDS, NO EXCEPTIONS.