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.
