The matches will be played on 15 indoor gymnasium floors all under one roof on the campus of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, IL.
What: A non-sanctioned, self-officiated, self-rated, double elimination bracket by level indoor pickleblall tournament. A non-sanctioned event means you do not have to be a member of US Pickleball Association USAPA to play in this tournament. Self-officiated means that you will call your lines and keep score during your matches. Self-rate means you determine what skill level you will be playing in for the tournament based on our judgment of your skill level/ if you have a USAPA rating then you must play at that level or higher.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can kids under age 18 play? The flyer and information says age 18+ is the required to play in the tournament. Kids under age 18 are eligible to play in the tournament as long as they have a legal guardian with them and the waiver is signed by the legal guardian.
Do I have to be a highly skilled player in order to play? No- You will play against players that have a similar skill rating. We have a skill level 2.5 which is for people who are just starting out on their pickleball learning journey. If you sign up for this level then you'll play with similar opponents. We also have skill levels that go up to 5.0 which is a professional player. The event you play in will be determined by your skill level.
Do I have to qualify before playing this event? No- You can come and play in this event even if you haven't played in a pickleball tournament before. This is a great tournament for you to try if you haven't been to one. We have lots of courts and there won't be a lot of waiting around to play. We have 15 indoor courts all under one roof.
Is your tourney only for officially rated players? You do not have to be an officially rated player to register for the tournament and play. You will need an account with Pickleballbrackets.com in order to register. If you don't already have a computer rating then you will be prompted to 'self rate'. You will enter the rating that you think you are and then and proceed to checkout. A self-rated player is invited to play in this event.
Is there a fee to get in as a spectator? There is no fee to attend as a spectator. You're welcome to come watch matches. We will have seating available for spectators.
Partner Matching: We will make every effort to match you with a partner if you sign up for any of the events without a designated partner. Please be sure to note that on your registration form that you need a partner for the event.
