Nosara Pickleball Year End Smash Tournament
Dates: Friday, December 27 - Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Location: Nosara Pickleball, Costa Rica
Website: www.nosarapickleball.com
Instagram: @nosarapickleball
Facebook: @nosarapickleball
WhatsApp: +506 8429 5444
Welcome to the Nosara Pickleball Year End Smash!
Get ready for an exciting weekend of pickleball in the beautiful setting of Nosara, Costa Rica. This tournament is intended for amateur players, offering a competitive and fun environment in a gorgeous jungle setting. This event is the perfect way to wrap up the year with the pickleball community, staying active and fit and celebrating in style!
Event Details
Age Groups:
Under 49
49 to 65
Over 65
Skill Levels:
3.0 and under
3.5
4.0+
Genders:
Men's Doubles
Women's Doubles
Mixed Doubles
With a total of 27 amateur events, there's a spot for everyone!
Tournament Format
Amateur Events:
Round Robin format within age and skill brackets.
Match Format:
Round Robin: 1 game to 11, win by 2.
Elimination Rounds: 1 game to 15, win by 2.
Medal Rounds:
Bronze Medal Match: 1 game to 21, win by 2.
Gold Medal Match: Best 2 out of 3 to 11, win by 2.
Registration Information
Fee per person: $50 tournament registration includes first event, $25 each additional event.
Registration Opens: December 9, 2024, at 7 PM (CST).
Registration Closes: December 25, 2024, at 4 PM (CST).
Payment: All payments are made after registration through a payment link to our Costa Rican payment gateway. We will contact you with payment information once your registration is complete.
Your registration is not confirmed until both partners have registered and paid. Partners have 5 days to complete registration, or you may be moved to the waitlist.
Note: Nosara Pickleball reserves the right to combine brackets, alter match formats, or move teams between skill levels based on registrations.
Additional Information
Weather: This is an outdoor tournament, and games will be played rain or shine. Please be prepared for possible weather-related delays or changes to match formats.
Venue: Nosara Pickleball features 4 outdoor hardcourt pickleball courts. Free parking is available on-site.
Equipment:
Paddles: USAPA-approved paddles are required.
Ball: Franklin X-40.
Clothing: Players are encouraged to wear light-colored clothing due to the tropical climate.
Officiating: All medal matches will be refereed. Referees for other matches will be provided where possible.
Spectators: Spectators are welcome, but seating is limited, so feel free to bring your own chair.
Pets: No pets are allowed on the courts, except for service animals.
Prize Money
All amateur events with draw sizes above 10 participating teams will receive prizes in the form of credits to Nosara Pickleball:
1st Place: $300 dollar credit (for the team)
2nd Place: $200 dollar credit (for the team)
Join us for the Nosara Pickleball Year End Smash, where you can compete, have fun, and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Nosara. See you on the courts!
