Welcome to the 2024 "Fall Ball" Paddle in the Burg pickleball tournament!

Fall Ball is here! November 16 & 17

1. ROUND ROBIN PLAY - lots of matches...see formats for all draw sizes below.

2. NO RISK - SIGN UP TODAY! FULL REFUNDS if have to pull out up to 7 days before tournament. Sign up today so others can see who is playing.

3. COST IS DOWN! $55 total for one event, $80 total for 2 events.

4. EVENTS FOR 2.5's! Perfect for beginners or first tournament.

5. Custom Medals for gold, silver, bronze.

6. Stay on court during your event...goal is events range from 2 hours to 4 max.

7. T SHIRTS AVAILABLE!

8. Prize money for top brackets with no extra entry fee.

BRACKET SIZE FORMATS:

4 teams = RR games to 15, top 2 play 2/3 to 11 for Gold. 3rd and 4th play 2/3 for Bronze.

5 teams = RR games to 15, top 2 play 2/3 to 11 for Gold. 3rd and 4th play game to 15 for Bronze.

6 teams = RR games to 15, top 2 play 2/3 to 11 for Gold. 3rd and 4th play game to 15 for Bronze.

7 teams = RR games to 15, top 2 play 2/3 to 11 for Gold. 3rd and 4th play game to 15 for Bronze.

8 teams = RR games to 15. Playoff TBD

Sponsors and Giveaways!

DEADLINE IS MONDAY NOVEMBER 11!!!!

DETAILS:

1. This tournament is NOT sanctioned. You do not have to be a USAPA member, so you do not have to pay any extra fees! All results will go to DUPR.

2. You can self rate at any level. You can always "play up" but players should not self rate lower than actual ability level.

LOCATION:

This tournament will be held in the state-of-the-art University of Mary Washington tennis facility (University Tennis Center, 1200 Hanover St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401).

There is plenty of space for play, spacious hallways and an upper deck area for the best views overlooking all the courts. Chairs are not permitted on the courts. There are benches alongside the courts for players/limited spectators/coaches. There will be 12 courts with a combination of temporary durable “pro-grade” nets and temporary portable nets.

SCHEDULE: PLEASE CLEAR YOUR SCHEDULES FOR THE DAYS YOU PLAN TO PLAY. Official Start times will be posted approximately 1 week before the tournament start date. Goal is for events to finish in a 4 hour window.

- Gender Doubles will be on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024

- Men's Open; Tentative start at 9:00am

- Women's Open; Tentative start at 12:00 pm

- Round Robins for maximum play.

- Medals awarded to Gold, Silver, Bronze

Ball:

• Lime Green Franklin X-40 outdoor ball. Per the updated 2023 USA Pickleball rules, please do not wear predominately lime green apparel or you will be asked to change

Cost:

• Registration - $30 per person.

• Each Event - $20 per event (up to 2 events)

• PB Brackets Website fee - $5 per event

- Non sanctioned keeps the fees down!

For more information contact: Todd Helbling, thelblin@yahoo.com

Additional Information

Your official UTPR ratings will be used to determine brackets.

We expect to have giveaways and prizes on site.

Venue Information

UMW Tennis Center

1200 Hanover Street

Fredericksburg Virginia 22401 United States

Surface Type: Tennis Hardcourt Surface

Play Area Type: Indoor

Net Type: Portable

Ball Used: Franklin X 40

Number of Courts: 12

Parking: No Fee

There is plenty of parking on either side of the venue.

Amenities

Lodging

Many hotels within 5 miles of venue.

Allow Pets: No

Membership Required: No.

Allow Food: Snacks only. No major outside food (like grilling, catering, etc…)

Allow Dish to Pass: No

This is an indoor facility.

No animals.

No food on court.

No personal chairs on court (you may bring for mezzanine).

We will refund up until 7 days before the event. Sign up today! Risk free!