2024 DC Classic
Southeast Tennis and Learning Center, 701 Mississippi Ave. SE, Washington District of Columbia, 20032
Description
The 2024 DC Classic Pickleball Tournament
The fourth year of this tournament will be held INDOORS this year at the Southeast Tennis and Learning Center, DC's premier indoor and outdoor tennis facility.
This tournament is for DC players ages 18+ only.
Registration Fee: $40 for one event, $50 for two events.
The fee for members of Washington DC Pickleball is $35 for one event and $45 for two events. Use the link below to join the Club and receive a registration discount code.
A PickleballBrackets.com software use fee of $5 for one event or $10 for two events will be added to every registration.
If you would like to enter the tournament, you will have to become a member of the DC Classic Pickleball Group to play. Membership in the club is free. Note: This is not the same as the Washington DC Pickleball Club. DC residents, those who regularly play in DC or are signing up as a partner of a DC resident are eligible to join the DC Classic Pickleball Group. If you are not yet a DC Classic Pickleball Group member, you will be prompted to join before you can complete your tournament registration.
Registration closes on April 29th
Events are mixed doubles, men's doubles and women's doubles. The format is round robin. There are two different skill divisions in each event, Intermediate, for players with a skill level below 3.5, and Advanced, for 3.5+ skill level players. Teams should register at the skill level of the higher rated player.
Large brackets will be divided by age to create playing groups. There is a guaranteed minimum of four games in each event.
To play in the Advanced division, at least one of the partners must have a PickleballBrackets.com skill level of 3.5 or above.
General Schedule of Events:
Morning - Mixed Doubles
Afternoon - Men's Doubles
Afternoon - Women's Doubles
Specific Start Times will be posted on this website and emailed to players after registration closes.
A tournament t-shirt is included for anyone registering by April 15th.
Registration closes on April 29th at 11:45 PM.
Support for this tournament is provided by the Washington DC Pickleball Club whose members generously give their time and effort to make this event a success. Click on the link below for more information about the club or to join.
We also welcome volunteers from throughout the District to help set up the courts and run the tournament. If you would like to help, please click on the Volunteer link below. You do not need to be registered for the tournament to volunteer, and if you are registered, you can still help with tasks before or after you play. Thank you for your help!
Additional Information
The Southeast Tennis and Learning Center has a strict policy governing food, court shoes and spectators. Spectators are not allowed on the courts. Non-marking court shoes are required. No jogging shoes or cross trainers. Players without court shoes WILL BE DENIED ENTRY. Absolutely no food or beverages permitted on the courts or in the spectator gallery. Water is allowed on the courts. CHEWING GUM IS PROHIBITED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. There will be a separate lunch room/lounge available for players and spectators.
This new venue is the District's premier tennis facility. Please follow the facility guidelines to keep it pristine and to assure continued use for pickleball events.
For a guaranteed spot in an event, both partners must be registered. Each player must register individually. Players without partners and players whose partners have not registered after 7 calendar days, or before registration closes, whichever comes first, will be moved to the waiting list. Once their partner registers, they will be automatically moved back into the event IF THERE ARE SPOTS REMAINING AND REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN.
Registration will close on April 29th or when 144 players are signed up, whichever comes first. Registered players without partners after that are NOT GUARANTEED A SPOT IN THE TOURNAMENT. Both partners should register early to secure a spot.
The registration fee covers the cost of the t-shirt, balls, medals and athletic trainer and other tournament administration fees. Any remaining profit from the tournament will be directed to DC DPR for the benefit of local pickleball players and pickleball facilities.
Refund Policy
If the tournament is cancelled, or a player withdraws, there are no refunds but each player will still receive their t-shirt.
Refunds will be issued after the tournament is over.
Venue Information
Southeast Tennis and Learning Center,701 Mississippi Ave. SE, Washington District of Columbia, 20032
Surface Type: Tennis Hardcourt Surface
Play Area Type: Indoor Air Conditioned
Net Type: Portable
Ball Used: Franklin X-40 Outdoor Ball
Number of Courts: 18
Parking: No Fee
Street Parking
The Southeast Tennis and Learning Center has a strict policy governing food, court shoes and spectators. <b>Spectators are not allowed on the courts. Non-marking court shoes are required. No jogging shoes or cross trainers. Players without court shoes WILL BE DENIED ENTRY. Absolutely no food or beverages permitted on the courts or in the spectator gallery. Water is allowed on the courts. CHEWING GUM IS PROHIBITED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY</b> There will be a separate outdoor lunch area available for players and spectators.
Details
Officiated Type:None
Max Events per Registration:2
Cost Includes:1 Events
Guaranteed Games per Event:4
Allow Pets:No
Allow Food:No
Allow Grill:No
Allow Dish to Pass:No