There is a "Registration Fee" of $30 plus a "Fee for each event" of $25 plus a $5 pbbrackets fee per event.
THIS IS A MIXED DOUBLES ONLY EVENT ON SUNDAY MARCH 15. It is a makeup for Jan. 25 but open for new teams as well.
Event times will be sent out on Monday March 9. Be prepared to start any time between 10 AM and 3:30 PM. Events normally finish within 3 hours of starting.
*** CASH EVENTS ARE NOW MAX DUPR EVENTS!!!!...PRIZE MONEY BELOW.
*** Registration fee of $30. Then add $25 per event.
*** Regular registration total fees would be 30+25+$5 pbbracket fee for $60 total for one event.
*** SAME LOW COST TO PLAY
*** Free Cupcake from SWEET REASONS in Central Park!
Contact us if you are interested in being a sponsor.
*** MINIMUM OF 4 GAMES PER TEAM! (exception is things happening beyond our control like a team pulling out last minute, etc....)
REFUND POLICY:
* Refunds for NEW REGISTRATIONS for Mixed March 15 (those who were not already signed up for the Jan event) will be given minus $10 for fees up to the registration deadline. After deadline, no refunds for withdraws.
* Refunds for those who were previously signed up for Jan. 25: If you withdraw before Feb. 8, you will receive your costs for the Sunday mixed minus $10 for fees and expenses we incur. No refunds for withdraws after Feb. 8.
* If the tournament is canceled again, for a reason outside of our control, your costs will be refunded minus $10 for fees and expenses we incur.
*** PRIZE MONEY EVENTS:
Events with 8 teams....Gold pays $400, Silver $200, Bronze $150
Events with 12 teams....Gold pays $500, Silver $300, Bronze $200
* When an event other than Open fills up, we may open another event in that age/skill if we have room for it, so join the waitlist if the event is full.
Welcome to the 2026 Paddle in the Burg "Paddle in the New Year"
4. EVENTS FOR 2.5's! Perfect for beginners or first tournament.
5. Custom Medals for gold, silver, bronze.
6. Stay on court during your event...goal is events range from 2 hours to 4 max.
7. Free and discounted goodies from our sponsors!
BRACKET SIZE FORMATS:
Round Robins. Scoring and formats determined by numbers.
Sponsors and Giveaways!
DETAILS:
1. This tournament is NOT sanctioned. You do not have to be a USAPA member, so you do not have to pay any extra fees! All results will go to DUPR.
2. You can self rate at any level. You can always "play up" but players should not self rate lower than actual ability level.
LOCATION:
This tournament will be held in the state-of-the-art University of Mary Washington tennis facility (University Tennis Center, 1200 Hanover St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401).
There is plenty of space for play, spacious hallways and an upper deck area for the best views overlooking all the courts. Chairs are not permitted on the courts. There are benches alongside the courts for players/limited spectators/coaches. There will be 12 courts with a combination of temporary durable “pro-grade” nets and temporary portable nets.
SCHEDULE: PLEASE CLEAR YOUR SCHEDULES FOR THE DAYS YOU PLAN TO PLAY. Official Start times will be posted approximately 1 week before the tournament start date. Goal is for events to finish in a 3-4 hour window.
- Mixed Doubles will be Sunday, March 15, 2026
- Round Robins for maximum play.
- Medals awarded to Gold, Silver, Bronze
Ball:
• Lime Green Franklin X-40 outdoor ball. Per the updated 2023 USA Pickleball rules, please do not wear predominately lime green apparel or you will be asked to change
Cost:
Registration fee of $30 + Event fee of $25 + PBbracket fee of $5 = $60 total.
- Non sanctioned keeps the fees down!
For more information contact: Todd Helbling, thelblin@yahoo.com
Additional Information
Your official UTPR ratings will be used to determine brackets.
We expect to have giveaways and prizes on site.
Venue Information
UMW Tennis Center
1200 Hanover Street
Fredericksburg Virginia 22401 United States
Surface Type: Tennis Hardcourt Surface
Play Area Type: Indoor
Net Type: Portable
Ball Used: Franklin X 40
Number of Courts: 12
Parking: No Fee
There is plenty of parking on either side of the venue.
Amenities
Lodging
Many hotels within 5 miles of venue.
Allow Pets: No
Membership Required: No.
Allow Food: Snacks only. No major outside food (like grilling, catering, etc…)
Allow Dish to Pass: No
This is an indoor facility.
No animals.
No food on court.
No personal chairs on court (you may bring for mezzanine).
