The Twin City Larry Crites Memorial Firecracker Festival Pickleball Tournament
The Twin City Larry Crites Memorial Firecracker Festival Pickleball Tournament
The Twin City Larry Crites Memorial Firecracker Festival Pickleball Tournament
• Completed - 154 players
Jun 26, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024
Tournament Description
This event is the second oldest pickleball tournament in the St. Louis region. This year is going to be better than ever as the 🆕 Jokerst Park will be open for its first tournament. Improved parking and 2 additional courts for a total of 8 brand new courts will be just some of the park's features.
👉 In the event of ⛈️ inclement weather, we will utilize indoor courts at Missouri Pickleball Club (MPC) in Fenton, Missouri. Thank you to MPC for your generosity and support of this event! 🤩
This competitive event will include the following events:
Junior Singles (Boys and Girls) - Friday, June 28, 2024 (Round Robin)
Junior Co-ed Doubles (Saturday, June 29, 2024) (Round Robin)
**Juniors who play ONLY in the junior divisions will receive a $20 discount.
Senior Events (Open Skill, age divisions 60+, 65+, 70+, 75+)
Senior Men's and Women's Doubles - Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Senior Mixed Doubles - Thursday - June 27, 2024
Skill based events (All ages)
Men's and Women's Singles - Friday, June 28, 2024
Men's and Women's Doubles - Saturday, June 29, 2024
Mixed Doubles - Sunday, June 30, 2024
All events are included in registration.
Format:
Except for Junior's Division, this tournament will be conducted in the standard Championship Style, Double Elimination Format.
The Upper Bracket will consist of 2 out of 3 games to 11 Points (win by 2).
The Lower Bracket will consist of 1 Game to 15 Points (win by 2).
If there are 5 or fewer teams in a bracket, a Round Robin will be conducted with each match consisting of 2 out of 3 games to 11 points (win by 2).
The order of finish will be determined by:
Total Matches won, then the result of head to head competition, and finally by total point differential.
The Tournament Director reserves the right to adjust brackets and format as needed.
IMPORTANT - PLEASE REVIEW ALL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION INCLUDING THE REFUND POLICY
Additional Information
Schedule of Events for the week:
Monday, June 24
8:30a - 10:30a - Free Beginner Pickleball Clinic with the winningest female in Missouri - Laura Frank! Contact 314.265.5923 for questions or to put your name on the list. (Equipment provided)!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING REGISTRATION
Players may only play in one event (bracket) per day
A player's registration is not complete until all registration fees have been paid
A team's registration is not complete until both players are registered and registration fees paid.
A limit may be placed on brackets and may fluctuate
Refund Policy
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IMPORTANT!!!!
Please note that the tournament software (Pickleball Brackets) charges $5.00 or $10.00 as a registration fee depending on how many events you register for. Please note neither the tournament directors nor the venue have any control over these fees and they are non refundable in case of withdrawal.
Refunds are available minus the system fee and a $5.00 transaction fee until the scheduled registration close date. No refunds will be given after registration closes.
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Travel information
Lodging
Comfort Inn Festus-St. Louis South
1303 Veterans Blvd
Festus, Missouri , 63028
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Festus - St. Louis South
1001 Veterans Blvd
Festus, Missouri , 63028
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Festus - South St. Louis, an IHG Hotel
1802 Gamel Cemetery Rd
Festus, Missouri , 63028
Weather
Wednesday, June 26 - Brackets will begin at 3:30pm and Checkin will be available by 2:30pm.
EVERY EFFORT will be utilized to ensure all brackets get to play. It will be important to check your email and check this page as the day of your bracket approaches as announcements will be made if adjustments to the schedule are necessary. In the event of inclement weather that jeopardizes the entire day, we will utilize indoor courts at Missouri Pickleball Club (MPC) in Fenton, Missouri. Thank you to MPC for your generosity and support of this event! Remember, it's always blue skies at MPC!