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The Southern Spring Classic Mixed Doubles Pickleball Tournament is on Saturday, April 27, 2024. (Rain Date: April 28th) Hosted by the Southern Pickleball Academy at Houndslake Country Club’s NET outdoor pickleball facility in Aiken, SC, this Round Robin tournament welcomes players aged 13 and above and is divided into two skill divisions: 3.0-3.49 and 3.5-3.99 categories.

SPECIAL ADDITION: A Coed Breakfast Scramble is now available by popular demand! The Scramble is designed for players under 3.0 with little to no tournament experience. No partner is needed just sign up and show up!

The Southern Spring Classic is an Academy fundraiser to support the growth of pickleball in our schools and establish our post-secondary scholarship fund. Don't miss your chance to be part of the Southern Spring Classic – register today and be prepared for a day of fund pickleball competition!

All round-robin matches will be one (1) game to eleven (11) points, winning by two (2) points; ties at 15 will be won by a final point. All medal-round matches are one (1) game to fifteen (15) points, winning by two (2) points. Medal-round matches will be officiated; the tournament play will follow the 2024 USAP rule book.

Each division will be divided into 4 subdivisions. The winners of each subdivision will be seeded into a double-elimination medal round (1 plays 4 and 2 plays 3). The winners of each semi-final match then play for the gold medal, and the losers play for the bronze.

All players MUST register with an indicated partner BY NAME. The Southern Pickleball Academy is not responsible for ensuring every player has a partner.

A full refund minus the Pickleball Bracket fee is allowed for cancellations before Monday, April 14. There will be no refunds for cancellations within the two weeks before the tournament. However, substitute players may replace a canceled player without an additional registration fee. Registration for the substitute player is the responsibility of the player who canceled; there may be an additional $5 fee from Pickleball Brackets. The Southern Pickleball Academy does not take responsibility for replacing players who cancel.

Rain Date is Sunday, April 28, 2024

Emergency medical care will be available on-site during the tournament.