Happy Trails Classic is the oldest running Pickleball Tournament in the area. January 2025 will be our 19th year! The tournament is a 50+, Skill/Age, USAP Sanctioned tournament with all matches refereed. Men's, women's and mixed doubles in 50-59, 60-69 and 70+ age groups will compete during the weeklong tournament. NEW THIS YEAR are the 70+ Age/Skill events!

Formats:

Doubles Events Skill/Age:

- 1 - 3 teams per bracket will be joined with same skill level in another age bracket

- 4 teams per bracket will play a double round robin 2/3 to 11

- 5 or more teams per bracket will be double elimination

Doubles Events Age/Skill:

- 1 - 3 teams per bracket will be joined with the same age bracket in another skill level

- 4 teams per bracket will play a double round robin 2/3 to 11

- 5 or more teams per bracket will be double elimination

Double Elimination:

- Top side of the bracket:

- Match is played best 2 out of 3 to 11 win by 2

- Bronze & bottom side of the bracket:

- 1 game to 15 win by 2.

- Gold medal matches:

- Match is played best 2 out of 3 to 11, win by 2. If each team has encountered a match loss, then a

maximum of 10 minutes between matches then 1 game to 15 win, by 2.

** Pickleball Brackets adds a $5 fee per event, which will be noted on your final bill at checkout.

Total Cost to Player for 1 Event = $90

Total Cost to Player for 2 Events = $110

ALL PLAYERS MUST READ - PLAYER RESPONSIBILITY

What does it mean to be registered?

* Player in a doubles amateur event; both players have registered and both players have paid their tournament fees

You or your team could be moved to the waitlist: (see the following items)

* If your partner (doubles) has not registered/paid

* Contract to play is between players and it is their responsibility to comply with the tournament

requirements to participate as stated above - player responsibility

No Refunds after 1/1/2025

Player withdraws within 5 days of registration will receive a refund of the registration fees BUT NOT THE PICKLEBALL BRACKETS EVENT FEE ($5 each event).

Player withdraws after 5 days of registration will receive refund minus $20.00 admin fee and Pickleball Brackets Event fee(s).

Inclement weather Policy : We will make every effort to play all scheduled matches/games. This is an outdoor tournament and weather is a risk. No refunds will be issued in the event of a cancellation due to weather.

SATURDAY JANUARY 18TH WILL BE USED IN CASE THERE ARE WEATHER DELAYS DURING THE WEEK.

Inclement weather Policy : We will make every effort to play all scheduled matches/games. This is an outdoor tournament and weather is a risk. No refunds will be issued in the event of a cancellation due to weather.

SATURDAY JANUARY 18TH WILL BE USED IN CASE THERE ARE WEATHER DELAYS DURING THE WEEK.

Safety volunteers will be available at the venue (a staffed tent and by roving teams). There will be AED's onsite. 911 will be called for any emergencies.

Bring your water bottle. Our facility has two filtered drinking fountains with bottle filling capabilities and we will also have large water coolers throughout the venue. STAY HYDRATED!

Onsite Hospitality Suite, providing you with a host of snacks throughout the day, is sponsored by Jeff Hertig / Edward Jones this year.