Mercer Bucks Pickleball Club is a state-of-the art indoor facility with 9 courts. The Spring Classic is an MMP sanctioned event. You must have a valid USA Pickleball Association membership to register. Teams are not considered registered until both team members are registered and paid. Partners have 10 days to register otherwise the team will be placed on the waitlist. Players will not be able to play lower then their UPTR rating. You certainly can play up a level. If you have any questions or problems registering, please email our tournament director Jomarie@playmbpc.com

Tournament Director reserves the right to combine age groups/levels and events as needed.

Registration is $70 per person and $10 extra per event ($25 for Open level events). There are additional administrative fees charged by Pickleball Brackets ($5 non-refundable per event; max $10) and Stripe. If you are put on the Waitlist you will still be charged $5 per event whether you get into the event or not.

Pickleball Brackets fees and Stripe fees are non refundable. Any player that withdraws prior to March 1, 2024 will also be charged a $5.00 withdrawal fee. There will be no refund for any withdrawals after March 1, 2024. Refunds for withdrawals prior to March 1, will be completed the week of the tournament.

Swag bag with a free Tournament T-shirt for all those registered prior to March 1, 2024.

Prize money awarded to open events ($200+% of entrance fees collected) or highest skill levels with 8 or more in the bracket.

REFEREE & RULES SUMMARY

PLAYER INSTRUCTIONS

Please carefully read this important information in its entirety.

All 2024 USA Pickleball Rules Apply

As a player, you are responsible for being familiar with the rules in their entirety.

PRE-MATCH BRIEFING with REFEREES

Before play begins for each match, the referee or a match starter will hold a briefing with all players to:

 Inspect player paddles.

 Inform players of the match format.

 Identify starting servers and ensure visibility of the starting server identification.

 Use a fair method for players to choose service and ends to start the match.

 Remind players to make loud, clear, and prompt calls.

 Notify players of any court abnormalities and approved rule modifications.

 Review major rule changes for 2024.

 Answer questions about player instructions and rules.

 Allow players to warm up as time permits.

Pickleball Brackets fees and Stripe fees are non refundable. Any players who withdraws prior to March 1, 2024 will also be charged a $5.00 withdrawal fee. There will be no refund for any withdrawals after March 1, 2024. Refunds for withdrawals prior to March 1, 2024 will be completed the week of the tournament.

Prize money awarded to open events ($200+% of entrance fees collected) or highest skill levels with 8 or more in the bracket.