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Date

Saturday, March 9 
Ages Juniors – 49

Sunday,  March 10
Ages 50  & Over

A doubles team with a team member under the age of 50 will compete on March 9

Site

University of Dubuque
Chlapaty Recreation & Wellness Center
CLICK HERE FOR A MAP

Time

Check-in starts at 7:30 am.
Mixed Doubles play starts at 8:00 am
Doubles will follow the conclusion of mixed doubles.
Singles will follow the conclusion of doubles*

*Some singles matches may be delayed if players are competing in doubles also or vise versa

Commissioners

Steve Stone
515-577-3190
pickleballiowa@gmail.com

2024 State Games of America
Qualifying Event

2024 State Games of America

Competition Format

A player may enter one singles, one doubles and one mixed doubles for the entry fee.

Pickleballs will be provided.  Players must provide their own paddle.

Match formats may be best 2 out of 3 or Round Robin..  Games may be played to 11 or 15 with wins declared by a 1 or 2 point margin, depending on format.  If the 3rd game is needed, side will switch when either side first reaches 6 points in that 3rd game.

Age groups may be combined in the event of limited numbers/participants.  Iowa Games reserves the right to modify format based on number of participants.

Doubles/Mixed Doubles
Each member of a doubles team must complete a separate entry form and pay the entry fee. If playing doubles, all players must indicate who their partner is on the entry form. Individuals wishing to be assigned a doubles partner should indicate ‘Need Partner’ on entry form. The tournament director will attempt to assign a partner.

When scheduling the tournament doubles and mixed doubles age divisions are determined by the youngest player’s age.

During registrations players will be asked to rate themselves.  If registering via mail please include your rating on your entry form.
1.0 (Recreational)
1.5 (Recreational +)
2.0 (Rec. to Novice)
2.5 (Novice)
3.0 (Intermediate)
3.5 (Advanced)
4.0 (Advanced +)
4.5 (Elite)
5.0 (Pro)

Rules

USA Pickleball Association Rules will apply.
Click Here for Pickleball Rules

Age Determining Date

February 10, 2024

T-shirts

Registration includes a cotton t-shirt. Athletes have the option to upgrade their cotton shirt to a dri-fit shirt for an additional $12.00 until January 2nd.

Awards sponsored by Grinnell Mutual

Gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded in each division.

SINGLES, DOUBLES & MIXED DOUBLES

13 & Under | Male & Female
14 – 18 | Male & Female
19+ | Male & Female
35+ | Male & Female
50+ | Male & Female
60+ | Male & Female
70+ | Male & Female
80+ | Male & Female
90+ | Male & Female

Iowa Games reserves the right to combine divisions as necessary based on registration numbers.

POSTPONED TO MARCH 9-10
Participants please check your emails for more details.
Registration will remain open until Monday, February 26

 

Registration Deadline

A player may enter a maximum of 3 events for the entry fee (one singles, one doubles and one mixed doubles)

The official ball for this tournament will be the Onix Fuse, indoor pickleball, yellow. 

EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE
$35 Entry Fee
Monday, December 25th 

FINAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE
$40 Entry Fee
Monday, February 26

On-site registrations will not be accepted

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