6th Tamil Nadu State Pickleball Tournament | 26-28 July 2024 | Vaels International School, Chennai
Get ready for an exhilarating weekend of pickleball action at the 6th Tamil Nadu State Pickleball Championship 2024! This much-anticipated event will bring together pickleball enthusiasts from across the state to compete and showcase their skills. Here’s everything you need to know about this exciting tournament.
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Event Details:
- Tournament Date: July 26 – July 28, 2024
- Venue: Vaels International School, Injambakkam, Chennai Google Maps Location
- Match Timings:
- July 26, 2024: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- July 27, 2024: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- July 28, 2024: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Schedule:
Friday, July 26, 2024
- Venue: Picklers Arena, Iyyappanthangal, Chennai
- 4:00 PM – Women’s 35+ Singles
- 4:00 PM – Men’s 35+ Singles
Saturday, July 27, 2024
- Venue: Vaels International School, Injambakkam, Chennai
- 7:00 AM – 19+ Men’s Advanced Singles
- 7:00 AM – 19+ Men’s Pro Singles
- 10:00 AM – U10, U14, U19 (Singles followed by Doubles and Mixed Doubles)
- 10:00 AM – 50+ Mixed Doubles
- 11:00 AM – 19+ Women’s Singles
- 1:00 PM – 19+ Mixed Doubles
- 3:00 PM – 50+ Men’s Singles
- 5:00 PM – 35+ Mixed Doubles
Sunday, July 28, 2024
- Venue: Vaels International School, Injambakkam, Chennai
- All Doubles Categories
Categories:
- Under 10, 14, and Under 19 Category:
- Girls Singles
- Girls Doubles (U14 & U19)
- Boys Singles
- Boys Doubles (U14 & U19)
- Mixed Doubles (U14 & U19)
- Open Category:
- Men’s Pro Singles
- Men’s Advanced Singles
- Men’s Pro Doubles
- Men’s Advanced Doubles
- Women’s Singles
- Women’s Doubles
- Mixed Doubles
- 35+ Category:
- 35+ Men’s Singles
- 35+ Men’s Doubles
- 35+ Women’s Singles
- 35+ Women’s Doubles
- 35+ Mixed Doubles
- 50+ Category:
- 50+ Men’s Singles
- 50+ Men’s Doubles
- 50+ Mixed Doubles
Eligibility Criteria:
- Each player is entitled to participate in a maximum of 4 events.
- Pro Player Definition: Professional pickleball player with a rating of 4.0 or more.
- Advanced Player Definition: A player who has never won any medal in the open category of pickleball tournaments.
- Age Categories:
- Under 10: Born on or after July 26, 2014
- Under 14: Born on or after July 26, 2010
- Under 19: Born on or after July 26, 2005
- 35+: Born on or before July 26, 1989
- 50+: Born on or before July 26, 1974
- All players must bring their Aadhar card for verification.
Registration Procedure:
- All players must register for the tournament by purchasing tickets for their respective categories.
- For New Players: Create a Pickleball Global ID at Pickleball Global.
Entry Fees:
- ₹700 per player per event for all singles.
- ₹1200 per team per event for all doubles.
- ₹500 per player per event for all U14 and U19 singles.
- ₹800 per team per event for all U14 and U19 doubles.
- ₹200 per player per event for all U10 Singles.
- Last Date for Registration: July 16, 2024
Facilities:
- Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments will be provided.
Scoring and Selection Details:
- All singles and doubles matches will be in a round-robin format.
- Matches will be regular service points to 11, win by 1 point.
- Semifinal and bronze medal matches will be regular service points to 11, win by 2 points.
- Gold & Silver medal matches in certain categories will be decided by the best of 3 sets with regular service points to 11, win by 2 points.
- For categories with a single flight, winners will be decided based on round-robin results.
- In case of a tie, a match will be played to determine the winner.
- TNPA reserves the right to make final decisions on any matters.
Awards:
- Certificates, Medals, and Trophies will be awarded.
Tournament Guidelines:
- The tournament is open to Tamil Nadu players only.
- Players must report at least 30 minutes before their scheduled match time.
- Only non-marking or tennis shoes are allowed.
- The organizers reserve the right to modify rules or cancel categories if necessary.
- Players are expected to maintain high sportsmanship and integrity.
- The umpire’s call is final.
Contact:
- Ganesh Kumar (Tournament Director): 9884130625
- Kamal: 9840152970
Refund Policy:
- For refunds, contact the organizers. TNPA has the final say on refunds.
Tickets:
- Tickets for the 6th Tamil Nadu State Pickleball Tournament can be booked online.
Don’t miss out on this exciting event filled with thrilling matches and intense competition. Whether you’re a player or a fan, the 6th Tamil Nadu State Pickleball Championship promises to be an unforgettable experience!