California Pickleball Classic

• Completed - 267 players

267 players registered

Nov 01, 2024 - Nov 03, 2024

Tournament Description

The California Pickleball Classic is an annual high-quality pickleball tournament for all ages and abilities. We strive to produce a well-rounded, inclusive event without large registration fees. $10,000 in prize money is at stake for the open divisions hosted to highlight the talented pickleball players of California. At the same time, amateur competitors enjoy complimentary player gifts from our sponsors and many refereed matches on their road through the tournament bracket, with medals for the winners. This tournament is hosted at a spacious, full-service venue with an on-site restaurant and clubhouse amenities. Each year with the help of our many corporate sponsors, we are able to host raffles, giveaways, and numerous vendors. Starting in May, numerous Moneyball tournaments for high-level amateurs are produced leading up to the California Pickleball Classic to create a California pickleball spectacle. Proceeds of these events benefit the Fresno State Pickleball Club.

USAP Rules will be followed. Only USAP-approved paddles will be used

Additional Information

Friday Nov. 1. All new Open Singles Division! (2:00 pm start approx.)

Saturday Nov 2. Men's/Women's Doubles (8:00 am start approx.)

Sunday Nov 3. Mixed Doubles (9:00 am start approx.)

Open divisions start at the same time on their respective days.

3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, and Open Division will be offered.

8+, 40+, and 55+ Age brackets will be hosted for all levels except the COED Open Division.

Format:

Amateur: Round Robin with playoffs. Round robin: Games to 15 win by 1. Playoffs: 2/3 Games to 11 win by 2. Number of rounds in amateur divisions will be determined by number of registrants. Tiebreaks will be determined first by wins/losses, then head-to-head, then by point differential.

Double Elimination Format (Open Division)

Main Bracket: 2 out of 3 Games to 11 win by 2

Consolation Bracket: 1 game to 15 win by 2

The event has the right to shorten match formats if the weather poses scheduling delays.

If events do not fill up, brackets may be combined at the Tournament Director's discretion.

Open Division:

Friday, Nov 1. Open Singles Division

Saturday, Nov 2. Mens and Womens Open Division.

Sunday, Nov 3. Mixed Doubles.

Refund Policy

Full refunds will be given minus a $10 processing fee and $5 non-refundable service fee per event up until the 25th of October.

Prize Money

Open Divisions:

Saturday, Nov. 2. Mens and Womens Doubles: $3,000 Each

1st: $1800

2nd: $900

3rd: $300

Sunday, Nov. 3. Mixed Doubles: $2,000

1st: $ 1200

2nd: $600

3rd: $200

Full payout activated for Singles, Men's and Mixed doubles.

Venue Details

Sierra Sport and Racquet Club

2626 W Alluvial Ave
Fresno, California, 93711
United States

Parking Information

Parking Fee: No Fee

Parking for tournament players is located on the west side of the facility.

Weather

WEATHER UPDATE - 3 HOUR RAIN DELAY - TODAY - NOVEMBER 2ND........

Check here for more updates regarding weather and court conditions.....

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY

This is an outdoor event. If weather or any other unforeseen circumstance occurs, we will do all we can to play matches. If brackets are in mid-play when a weather or unforeseen circumstance occurs the situation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to determine if the bracket may be finished or if winners may be determined.

We will always try to wait out the weather and play. Rarely will we ever cancel an event.

Health & Safety

Participants are required to sign a facility waiver before participation in event.