WELCOME to the 
Ludington Pickleball Classic 2024

September 6th, 7th and 8th, 2024

We are so happy to have you join us in Ludington, Michigan for our tournament.

PLEASE CLICK ON OUR SPONSOR LOGOS BELOW TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WHAT THEY HAVE TO OFFER YOU WHILE YOU ARE IN LUDINGTON.

THERE IS A FOOTBALL GAME FRIDAY NIGHT BETWEEN LUDINGTON AND NEIGHBORING RIVAL SCOTTVILLE. PARKING IS LIMTED AS ALWAYS. IF YOU CAN PLEASE LEAVE IF IT IS POSSIBLE AFTER 5:30pm TO MAKE ROOM FOR THE FOOTBALL FANS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION. IF YOU CAN'T LEAVE THAT IS ALRIGHT AND UNDERSTANDABLE.

Each morning player registration begins at 7:30am and will continue throughout the day as players arrive. All check-in registrations need to be completed 30-45 minutes prior to the time you are to play. Warm up time will begin at 8:00am. Play will begin at 9:00am. There will be last minute announcements at 8:50am.

Ludington Pickleball Classic follows USAPA rules. (See USAPA .ORG website.)

Age is determined as of December 31, 2023.

Players will receive a free T-shirt with their registration. They are unisex and moisture wicking T-Shirts. The SIZE CHART below is according to the manufacturer and the measurements are in inches.

SIZE CHART....................................XS........S..........M...........L.........XL..........2XL.......3XL........4XL

Full Chest Width (cirfumerence)...39........41........43.........46........49...........52..........55..........58

Length.............................................26.5....27.5.....28.5......29.5.....30.5........31.5.......32.5.......33.5

If you are in Ludington you can try them on at Gordy's store downtown.

This is a Round Robin tournament with at least 4 guaranteed matches. In the skill/age grouped doubles, partners with different skill levels will play at the higher partner’s skill level. Youngest partner will determine age bracket within the skill level.

All play begins at 9:00 am. You should arrive 30-45 minutes prior to your play event as start times could change depending on length of play of previous games. All start times are subject to change and events might be merged or split based on event registration.

Tournament Balls: USAPA tournament approved balls will be provided. The Franklin X-40 Pickleball will be used for this tournament.

DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED at the ORIOLE FIELD COMPLEX unless it is a service dog. Please bring necessary documentation. This is a Ludington Area School policy that must be followed.

FOOD: Bottled water and food bars will be available for registered players only. Blue Line Pork BBQ food vendor will be at the tournament providing pulled pork sandwiches, pork nachos, pop, coffee, chips, doughnuts, and cookies.

PARKING: Parking is allowed inside the Oriole Field Complex. Parking is allowed on the surrounding streets. Please be sure that you DO NOT block any driveways and do not park on lawns. We want to keep our neighbors happy.

LOCATION: Ludington Area Pickleball Courts are located in Ludington, Michigan at the Oriole Field Complex at the intersection of Tinkham Avenue and Gaylord Avenue.

No refunds will be given after August 28th for any reason.

No Refunds will be given for weather related cancellations.

A $10 fee will be subtracted from the registration fee for withdrawals before midnight AUGUST 1, 2024. After midnight AUGUST 1, 2024 a $25 fee will subtracted from the registration fee for all withdrawals.

Saturday - Play has begun on all courts