Welcome to the 3rd Annual "Fall Ball" Paddle in the Burg pickleball tournament!
Fall Ball is here! November 15 & 16 2025
1. ROUND ROBIN PLAY - lots of matches.
2. NO RISK - SIGN UP TODAY! FULL REFUNDS (minus PB $5 fee per event) if you have to pull out before registration closes. Sign up today so others can see who is playing! The popular events will fill up.
3. LOW COSTS! $60 total for one event (inc PBbracket fee), $90 total for 2 events (inc PBbracket fees).
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. All matches go into DUPR.
8. $25 Discounts for GOLD WINNERS at our recent Beat the Heat Paddle in the Burg event! MUST EMAIL TODD BEFORE YOU REGISTER at thelblin@yahoo.com
PRIZE MONEY DETAILS FOR OPEN EVENTS:
1. $700 for winning team in Open Events with 12 paid entries (12 is max field size)! (Silver/Bronze also receive prize $.
2. Min. $500 in total Prize Money for Open Events with at least 8 paid entries.
Register by Oct. 1 for Early Bird discount!
***IMPORTANT*** The registration is not complete for all doubles events until BOTH PLAYERS have been registered SEPARATELY and PAID. To do this, each player must have their own player account set up on pickleballbrackets.com BEFORE the players begin the tournament registration process. A partner has 24 HOURS to register after their partner has registered. After 24 hours, the team risks being moved to the waitlist. Ratings using DUPR.
If an event is FULL, make sure to join the waitlist! Some events will shrink if have limited registrations and some may expand. Based on registration numbers, the registration maximum number for specific events may be subject to change at any time during the registration process.
Players can only register for a single event in each grouping.
EVENT TIMES WILL BE SET APPROXIMATELY FOUR (4) DAYS BEFORE EACH EVENT'S START.
$30 Tournament Fee ($25 Early Bird!)
$25 per event
$45 per Open Division Event (Prize Money)
Pickleballtournaments.com charges $5 per registration for each event.
Medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishes.
Open Division = Medals plus PRIZE MONEY! Details below.
Note: To maintain the integrity of each event, the tournament director reserves the right to use rating systems to withdraw or change a player's registration status in a particular event.
***Formats are subject to change as necessary according to numbers and schedule.
DEADLINE IS MONDAY NOVEMBER 10!!!!
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. DUPR ratings are used for event placement. For beginners or without a DUPR, 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. 15, 2025.
-Mixed Doubles will be on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025.
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 - $25 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 DUPR 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).
