Life Time Chicago Fall Classic
Venue: LIFE TIME North Shore Sport & Racquet
• $30,000 Moneyball purse!!
• The CHICAGO FALL CLASSIC takes over LIFE TIME North Shore Sport & Racquet for five straight days of competition across 18 indoor courts, with more than $30,000 in prize purse up for grabs. From rising juniors to seasoned seniors, singles tacticians to mixed-doubles pairs—the Fall Classic has a division built just for you.
• $20,000 worth of Joola gear in prizes!
• Ever player who registers will receive a pair of Tyrol Pickleball shoes ($160 Value). Limited to one pair per person, not per event. Each player will receive their unique discount code upon checking in to the tournament on the day of their first event. Instructions on how to redeem your shoes can be found down below in the "Additional Information" section of the tournament homepage.
• At Life Time, our priority is providing the ultimate player experience—from premium indoor courts to optimal event management and a competitive, well-structured format.
🏆 Format
• All events will be played in a Round Robin format, with a 4 game guarantee.
• Tournament Director reserves the right to change the format up until the start time to adjust for varying numbers of teams for an event.
• Tournament is open to both members and non-members of Life Time.
🎟️Spectator Admission🎟️
• Spectators are welcome!
• Daily Spectator Pass: $10 per person.
• The spectator fee must be paid at the front desk upon entry each day. Daily passes are valid for the date of purchase only.
📅 Tournament Schedule
FRIDAY — Nov 13
• Senior Doubles — Men's & Women's (50+)
• Singles — All Levels
SATURDAY — Nov 14
• Gender Doubles — All Levels
SUNDAY — Nov 15
• Mixed Doubles — All Levels
• Junior Doubles — 14U + 16U
DUPR Rules:
🧮 Ratings & Division Requirements
• All scores will be reported to DUPR.
• We use DUPR to ensure fair and competitive play.
• NR (Not Rated) players are permitted to participate only if their partner has an established DUPR rating. In these cases, the team’s eligibility and rating classification will be based on the rated player’s DUPR. Teams consisting of two NR players will not be permitted.
📈 Division Skill Level Ranges
• Division 3.0: (3.000 – 3.499)
• Division 3.5: (3.500 – 3.999)
• Division 4.0: (4.000 – 4.499)
• Division 4.5: (4.500 - 4.999)
• Division 5.0: (5.000+)
• Senior Division: Must be 50+
• Junior Divisions (age-restricted): 14U and 16U — Boys & Girls
• For all doubles events, bracket placement is determined by the average combined DUPR score of each team. For example, if a team consists of a 3.5-rated player and a 4.0-rated player, that team must register and compete in the 3.5-4.0 division since their average combined DUPR score is 3.75.
⚖️ DUPR Integrity / Sandbagging
• Ratings at the time of registration determine eligibility. Rating changes after that date will not affect eligibility.
• Zero tolerance for sandbagging, misuse, or intentionally entering the wrong division.
• The Tournament Director reserves the right to move or remove any player to protect fair play and tournament integrity.
• In cases where a player has multiple DUPR accounts, the Tournament Director will prioritize the higher rating to determine eligibility.
👥 Doubles Registration Policy
Partners must register within 3 days of each other or teams may be moved to the waitlist. Once both players are registered, teams will be moved into the main draw. If the division is full, they will remain on the waitlist until a spot opens.
👶🏻Players Who Are Minors (Under 18)
Competition prizes awarded to minors will be paid to the parent or legal guardian serving as the minor's custodian and are contingent on eligibility verification, compliance with rules, and completion of tax documentation.
A parent or legal guardian must complete the Life Time Child Waiver prior to the tournament.
