24 Outdoor Courts. Tennis Court Surface. Temporary Nets. Selkirk Pro S1 ball.
All brackets will be ROUND ROBIN. Some will have additional playoff bracket depending on registration.
Events will be: Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles, Mixed Doubles and an Offspring Open (family fun event on Friday night for any combination of immediate family to play together: Mother/Son, Father/Son, Sister/Brother, Sister/Sister, Brother/Brother etc.)
Brackets will be separated by age and then skill level. You may play DOWN in age and/or UP in skill at your discretion. Be sure to register for your preferred age/skill level and check your current Skill Rating on Pickleball Brackets & DUPR. If you do not know what skill level to register for, seek the advice of more experienced players or contact the Tournament Director.
Planned Age Divisions: 12+, 35+, 50+, 60+, 65+, 70+
Planned Skill Divisions:
2.5-2.99 (beginner/recreational)
3.0-3.49 (novice)
3.5-3.99 (intermediate)
4.0-4.49 (intermediate +)
4.5-5.00 (advanced)
Brackets generally would need to have a minimum of 5 teams or else they will be combined with similar skill levels. Some brackets may be combined due to number of registrations at the discretion of the TD.
TIME:
Friday, April 12
Night Festivities:
5:00pm - Player Early Check-in
5:00pm - 9:00pm - Open Play
5:00pm - 9:00pm - Offspring Open - Come cheer on your family and friends as they compete with family members against other offspring teams!
Saturday, April 13
8:00am - 6:00pm - Men's & Women's Doubles
Sunday, April 14
8:00am - 6:00pm - Mixed Doubles
Exact bracket times will be announced 2 days ahead of time once registration closes. Be sure to watch your email and social media.
Additional Information
Registration includes a FREE T Shirt! Register by February 1, 2024 to guarantee your shirt size. Registrations after February 1, 2024 are first come, first serve for shirt sizes.
Please note that there will be a registration "Service Fee" charged for each registration of $5.00 for 1 event or $10.00 for 2+ events. This is a non-refundable fee charged by the website.
Discounted overnight accommodations:
Hotel Indigo:
Hotel Indigo is in the heart of Hattiesburg right across the street from the University of Southern Mississippi and 4 miles from the tournament. If you are looking for high end accommodations, in walking distance from local shops and restaurants, and the best place to get a night cap in Hattiesburg, then look no further than Hotel Indigo. Click the link to make your reservations: http://bit.ly/stayathotelindigo
Holiday Inn:
The Holiday Inn was renovated in early 2019 and is easy access to the interstate. This hotel is 6.1 miles (11 minutes) from the HPC location. https://www.holidayinn.com/redirect?path=hd&brandCode=HI...
Staying off the grid with Maui Camping Adventures:
If you are in the market for a unique stay cation for the weekend, check out Maul camping adventures. You will not be disappointed with this options. https://maulcampingadventures.com
