Welcome to the First Annual PickleMeSilly St. Patrick's Day Pickleball Tournament!

When: March 8-9, 2025

PLEASE NOTE: Start times listed for events during registration are approximate morning and afternoon start times based on our past events. Exact start times will be posted at least 3 days before the event dates. Dates will not change for the events listed.

Where: Dill Dinkers - Finksburg, MD.

What: Youth coed doubles and singles (Sunday AM). Adult Men's & Women's Doubles (Saturday). Adult Mixed Doubles (Sunday PM). Adult Men's and Women's Singles (Sunday AM).

Who: Youth doubles and singles brackets ages 8 up to and including 16.

Adult doubles ages 17 up to and including 34, 35 up to and including 49, and 50+.

Adult singles ages 17 up to and including 45, and 46 and above.

Format: PickleMeSilly pledges to maximize game flow and limit the wait between matches by never overselling brackets, and aiming for an even number of teams/players per bracket to avoid byes. We also pledge to do everything possible to avoid merging your brackets. We will initially cap all brackets to a maximum of 6 teams/players for doubles and singles, respectively. This plan offers all players a minimum of 5 round robin games, and then the top four advance to single elimination playoffs.

How to Register: DUPR ratings are now the standard rating system for Pickleballbrackets.com. If you do not have a DUPR account you will need to create one and establish and initial self-rating that is complimentary to your realistic skill level. All tournament results are automatically reported to DUPR, so as you play more your ratings will be adjusted to your performance over time.

How DUPR Ratings Apply to Registration:

3.0 Brackets - Players with DUPR ratings 3.0 up to 3.49 can register.

3.5 Brackets - Players with DUPR ratings 3.5 up to 3.99 can register.

4.0 Brackets - Players with DUPR ratings 4.0 up to 4.49 can register.

PLEASE NOTE! The rating systems are all still being perfected and it will take time for all the systems to combine and coordinate our skill ratings to a reliable and accurate registration platform. In the meantime, because the DUPR ratings system may be new to many players, we are allowing a lot of flexibility in allowing lower-rated DUPR players to play up in brackets they may be accustomed to play. For example, you may have been a 3.75 player in the old Pickleballbrackets.com system, but currently have a 3.25 DUPR rating. You will have the option to play in your usual 3.5 bracket despite your lower DUPR rating. We are confident that higher rated DUPR players should not play down into lower rated brackets. If you feel you need to play down in a lower bracket than your DUPR ratings, please email us for assistance.

All players registered BEFORE midnight February 7, 2025 receive a FREE commemorative T-shirt.

FIRST 100 PLAYERS GET EARLY BIRD SPECIAL $10.00 OFF REGISTRATION: USE CODE - ILOVEPICKLMESILLY - at checkout to receive the discount.

An additional $5.00 per event is charge by Pickleballbrackets.com.

An additional $5.00 per event is charge by the event management.

Medals awarded to First, Second, and Third place.

Win on the court for chances to win awesome prizes!

SEE YOU THERE!

This is a competitive Pickleball tournament - but we require all players to have FUN! If you are not having fun, or not being fun to be around...you will be asked to adjust your attitude!

Registration is determined by your DUPR profile. Event management reviews all registrations and reserves the right to move or remove any player or teams at its sole discretion. If you feel there are concerns with your registration or other registered players please email us for assistance events@Picklemesilly.com.

PickleMeSilly reserves the right to combine age groups of the same skill level when there is not a sufficient number of teams registered in specific skill/age groups. The management will do its best to make any changes to your bracket in advance and notify you of changes. If a player or team is unable to compete in the newly established group we will work to credit your registration.

Spectators are welcome to attend the event and cheer on their friends and family. There is standing room around the courts and some limited seating provided. We kindly ask for spectators to be positive supportive to all players and other spectators. Spectators are asked to refrain from making or commenting on calls made by the participants. Chairs can be set up in designated areas around the court fences. There is also a lounge and full restrooms with showers. Lockers available on first come first serve and please bring your own lock.

Players attending their first tournament event are encouraged to arrive early to ask questions and get comfortable with a new and exciting tournament environment.

Players are encouraged to arrive early when registration starts to properly warm up. Players arriving close to or after start of play will be allowed a 5-minute warm up on assigned court if no courts are available before start time.

If you are unable to attend the event or running late you must contact us on the event hotline or your team may forfeit the event without a refund.

The event hotline number is 443-683-1718

USAPA 2024 rules will apply. Referees/Monitors may be requested and provided only if available.

Vending machine for drinks is provided. You are encouraged to bring your own pre-prepared food and drinks.

Children are welcome, and are to be supervised at all times by an adult to not interfere with game management or competition.

Alcohol is permitted in the facility by persons 21 and over. No alcohol consumption is permitted on the playing courts at any time. Players competing in the scheduled events may NOT consume alcohol at any time until they are eliminated from the tournament competition. No exceptions. Violators will be disqualified without warning and without refunds. There is no smoking or vaping of any kind inside the facility at any time.

Please no food or drinks allowed inside the playing courts. No radios or noise makers are permitted. No soliciting, advertising banners, and signs are permitted with permission from the event management.

We love our pups! Friendly and non-aggressive pets are allowed inside the facility during this event. They are required to be on short secure leads and attended to at all times. The management reserves the right to remove any animals that we feel are not a good fit for our events.

No unauthorized solicitation is permitted anywhere on the event property without the expressed permission in writing from PickleMeSilly, LLC.

No promotional banners and or other information is permitted on the event property without the expressed permission in writing from PickleMeSilly, LLC.

DISCLAIMERS/OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This is a private event. The event is hosted by Dill Dinkers Corp. of Finksburg, MD. Participation in the event requires a completed PickleMeSilly LLC registration before the March 1, 2025 deadline. PickleMeSilly is committed to providing a fun, safe, and comfortable environment for our players, guests, and staff. Everyone is expected to adhere to all municipal laws and regulations, and exhibit the highest degree of sportsmanship and fair play at all times. If you plan on drinking alcohol, Uber and other shared ride services are strongly encouraged. The management reserves the right to dismiss any player, team, or spectator at any time for violation of generally accepted codes of good conduct published herein or otherwise assumed. The event management reserved the right to remove any person in violation of these expectations from the event without warning, and without refund. Please secure your valuables at all times or leave at home. The event management is not responsible for property lost and or stolen that is brought to the event. For inquiries and requests for additional information please contact PickleMeSilly LLC at Events@Picklemesilly or using the player hotline 443-683-1718.

CANCELLATION DEADLINE FOR REFUND: We understand things happen and life throws curveballs at us...if you cannot make the event after registering please email us for assistance. No refunds can be provided after registration closes on March 1, 2025.

This is an indoor tournament and will take place in the event of rain. Any other conditions requiring the cancellation or postponement of the event will be communicated to attendees.

This is a competitive Pickleball tournament. Please prepare yourself to participate in the skill level you choose. If you require any special accommodations please contact the event manager in advance of the event dates. Please secure your vehicle and belongings at all times the facility and event management is not responsible for lost or stolen property. If at any time during the event you need assistance or feel uncomfortable for any reason, please report to the Player's Desk for assistance. You may also text the player hotline to report a concern privately. Player hotline is 443-683-1718.