*** NO RISK..FULL REFUND UNTIL REGISTRATION CLOSES. SIGN UP TODAY!!! Don't wait...be the reason other people want to play.
*** ALL RESULTS GO INTO DUPR!
*** LOW COST TO PLAY!
*** Sponsors and giveaways.
*** Free Cupcake from SWEET REASONS in Central Park!
*** $20 discount off reasonably priced high tech paddles from SCOOP.
www.ScoopPickleball.com Demos will be available on site.
More sponsors coming here soon:
*** MINIMUM OF 4 GAMES PER TEAM! (exception is things happening beyond our control like a team pulling out last minute, etc....)
*** MINIMUM $500 PRIZE MONEY FOR ALL OPEN EVENTS WITH 8 REGISTRATIONS OR MORE.
* When an event other than Open fills up with 8 teams, we will open another bracket for that same event and try to get 8 more teams in it! If Bracket #2 gets 4 teams, it will run as its own event.
Welcome to the 2025 Paddle in the Burg pickleball tournament where we will BEAT THE HEAT in indoor AC!
Aug. 16-17
1. ROUND ROBIN PLAY - lots of matches...see formats for all draw sizes below. MIN 4 MATCHES!!!
2. NO RISK - SIGN UP TODAY! FULL REFUNDS up until day after registration closes. Sign up today so others can see who is playing.
3. LOW COST!!! $60 total for one event, $85 total for 2 events.
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 goodies from our sponsors!
BRACKET SIZE FORMATS:
4 teams = ALL games are full 2/3 to 11. RR, Gold, and Bronze.
5 teams = RR games to 15, top 2 play 2/3 to 11 for Gold. 3rd and 4th play game to 15 for Bronze.
6 teams = RR games to 15, top 2 play 2/3 to 11 for Gold. 3rd and 4th play game to 15 for Bronze.
7 teams = RR games to 11, top 2 play 2/3 to 11 for Gold. 3rd and 4th play game to 15 for Bronze.
8 teams = RR games to 11. Top 2 play 2/3 for Gold, next 2 play to 15 for Bronze.
Sponsors and Giveaways!
DEADLINE IS SUNDAY AUG. 10!!!!
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 4 hour window.
- Gender Doubles will be on Saturday, AUG 16, 2025
- Men's Open; Tentative start at 9:00am
- Women's Open; Tentative start at 12:00 pm
- 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 - $35 per person.
• Each Event - $25 per event (up to 2 events)
* Includes PB bracket fees (no extra fee)
- Non sanctioned keeps the fees down!
For more information contact: Todd Helbling, thelblin@yahoo.com
Additional Information
Your official DUPR 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).
