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There are three major changes for the 2025 games:
1) It is NOT a Senior only event – it is open for ALL ages.
2) There is not a double reg. requirement – reg. and payments on PB’s is all that is needed!
3) Singles is back.
Also for those of you who have come in the past, 12 of the courts are now permanent, dedicated pickleball courts.
Jan. 31 / Friday
Men’s Doubles: 50-59, 60-69, 70-74, 75+: 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5
Men and Women’s Singles: 18-34, 35-50, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ Open to all skill levels
Men can play doubles or singles on Friday – NOT both.
Feb. 1 / Saturday
Mixed Doubles: 50-59, 60-69, 70-74, 75+: 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5
18-34, 35+: 4.0, 4.5, 5.0
Feb. 2 / Sunday
Women’s Doubles: 18-34, 35-49: 4.0, 4.5, 5.0
Women’s Doubles: 50-59, 60-69, 70-74, 75+: 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5
* Men’s Doubles: 18-34, 35+: 4.0, 4.5, 5.0
* NOT open to men 50+ who played doubles on Friday.
The 18-34 bracket is open to those under age 18.
Limited to 12 teams per event.
Additional Information
Age for play is what you are on 12/31/24.
Your skill level is your DUPR rating (see below) that is listed with Pickleballbrackets – you can play up.
If you think it should be lower you need to contact USAPA directly.
USAPA MMP sanctioning has been applied for.
There are referees for the final 4 matches of each event. If you are a Certified Ref and want to do so at these games send me an email.
USAPA membership is required to register. If your partner is not (yet) then the system will not allow them to register or be listed.
This time the text messaging notification service will be used, so please make sure your # is listed in your profile.
When registering please do NOT override you or your partner’s CURRENT age and/or skill level. If you want to play at a higher level and/or younger age, then check the box to do so.
Payment is required at registration (see the Refund policy).
Don’t Delay in making your hotel reservations – do it NOW!
Direct all Payment questions ONLY to the Palm Desert Rec. Dept. – do NOT contact Brett!!!! Contact Chris Baluga: cabaluga@drd.us.com
Do NOT email any questions to Pickleball Brackets. They have nothing to do directly with this tournament and cannot assist you – they will just forward it to me, so it will only delay getting your questions answered.
Do NOT email to ask what time your event will start or end play!! When those times will be depends on the size of ALL the events and when the computer says is the best time for each to start. This will not be known until at least a couple days after the close of registration (1/15) at which time a preliminary schedule will be emailed and/or posted. In general the largest brackets will start play about 7:30 each morning. It is anticipated that Friday and Sunday will finish no later than 5:00; Sat. by 6:00.
DUPR Rating
The following is what you need to do next so that you are ready to join your next tournament or league utilizing DUPR rating:
If you don’t have a DUPR account, you can need to create one. It is a quick and simple process and will be required to join almost all tournaments and leagues going forward.
