Pickleball 2022

*PLEASE NOTE*

Skill ratings are based on USAPA (United States of America Pickleball Association). Through the NSGA, we are allowed 3 skill divisions along with 5 year age divisions.

Here are the following divisions:

Division 1:   3.0 and below

Division 2:   3.5

Division 3:   4.0 and above


 

When registering, please know your skill level to enter into the system. Doubles will be decided by the youngest players age & the highest players skill level. If you have any questions regarding your skill level, please contact Sam Bailey, @ 334-705-5560 or check out this article to help determine your skill level:

Determining Skill Level

 

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Events:

Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles

Dates:

8/26/22 (Fri) - Women's Singles & Men's Doubles

8/27/22 (Sat) - Mixed Doubles

8/28/22 (Sun) - Men's Singles & Women's Doubles

Time:

Check in: 8:00 am

Start time: 9:00 am

Location:

Opelika Sportsplex
1001 Sportsplex Pkwy (formerly Andrews Rd)
Opelika, AL 36801

Pickleball facility with 24, covered courts

Registration:

Begins June 1, 2022

Registration will close August 12, 2022

No late registration will be accepted.

Ball:

Franklin X-40, neon

Entry Regulations:

1. Athletes may compete with only one partner per event. Under NSGA rules, doubles and mixed doubles are classified as events. Therefore, athletes may not compete in more than one age division for doubles and mixed doubles.

2. Competitors must provide their own paddles. Balls will be provided.

Medals:

Awards will be presented for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place for each style within each age division.

NSGA Qualifying Regulations:

1. All first-, second-, third- and fourth-place winners at a 2022 NSGA qualifying games will qualify for the 2023 National Senior Games.

2. Athletes must qualify in each Pickleball event (singles, doubles, mixed doubles) in which they wish to compete at the 2023 National Senior Games, except when Rule E applies. 

Link to NSGA Rule Book:

2023 Rule Book

For specific questions pertaining to the 2022 Pickleball event, please contact: TBA

 

Special Hotel Rates

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