This is a private event for legacy Topseed members. Action packed 2 days of clinics, play with the pros, tournaments, open play, exhibition matches, OPPL combine, and moneyball.

4th Annual MO State Softball Pickleball Fundraiser

14 Indoor Courts. ALL BRACKETS INDOOR. Tennis Surface. Temporary Nets. Franklin X40 ball.
All brackets will be ROUND ROBIN. Some will have additional playoff bracket depending on registration. 4 game minimum. Games will be win by 1 (Mulligans will be used – see below).

Cost is $55 (both events included). This includes the website service fee of $1.50 per person, which is NON-REFUNDABLE.

Includes “guaranteed” event shirt if you register by January 2nd. Final registration deadline is January 8th at 8:00am.

Events will be: Men’s Doubles + Women’s Doubles on Saturday, including Senior Scrambles; and Mixed Doubles on Sunday, including Coed Senior Scramble. We will also have a JUNIORS scramble (ages 8-12) on Sunday. JUNIORS bracket is 1/2 price.

Brackets will be separated by age and then skill level. You may play DOWN in age and/or UP in skill at your discretion. Be sure to register for your preferred age/skill level and check your current Skill Rating on Pickleball Brackets & DUPR.

This tournament will use DUPR ratings for primary placement. Please make sure to link your DUPR account to your PBB account. If you do not have a DUPR rating, then it will use your PBB rating or your self rating. If you do not know what skill level to register for, please seek the advice of experienced players and/or the Tournament Director. For instructions on how to link your DUPR account to your Pickleball.com account, please visit: https://pickleball.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/72000631731-connecting-your-dupr-account

Planned Age Divisions: 8-49, 50+, 60+, 65+, 70+ (scramble), 80+ (scramble)

Planned Skill Divisions:
<2.99 (beginner to novice)
3.0-3.49 (low intermediate)
3.5-3.99 (high intermediate)
4.0-4.49 (low advanced)
4.5+ (high advanced)

Brackets generally would need to have a minimum of 5 teams or else they will be combined with similar skill or age levels. Events may be merged or split based on registration numbers and at the discretion of the TD. Medals will generally be awarded based on standings in the merged event with the exception of all 50+ brackets which are USSP certified (see below).

TIME:
Friday, Jan 10
6:00pm – 10pm – OPEN PLAY and PRACTICE $5 per person ($10 if not playing in tourney)

Saturday, Jan 11
8:00am – 5:00pm – Men’s & Women’s Doubles

Sunday, Jan 12
8:00am – 4:00pm – Mixed Doubles & JUNIOR coed scramble (ages 8-12)

Exact bracket times will be announced after registration closes. . Some brackets start at 8am and others will start every 2-3 hours following. Once your bracket starts, you play until you’re finished…usually 2-3 hours each.

Be sure to watch your email and our Ozarks Pickleball Club Social Media for updates and future announcements!

The Elite Pickleball Golden Ticket Pre-Qualifier Series is a series of USAP sanctioned pickleball tournaments that lead into the UTR Sports: Overland Park, KS Golden Ticket held May 14-18, 2025. Medalists in each of the Pre-Qualifying events will earn a 1-week pre-registration invitation before registration is opened to the general public.

The Elite Pickleball Golden Ticket Pre-Qualifier Series All medalist (Gold, Silver & Bronze) in the The Elite Pickleball Golden Ticket Pre-Qualifier Series will receive early priority registration in the below UTR Sports: Overland Park, KS Golden Ticket (5/14-18, 2025).

TOURNAMENTS:

• January 17-19, 2025 The Elite Pickleball Golden Ticket Pre-Qualifier
• March 21-23, 2025 The Elite Pickleball Golden Ticket Pre-Qualifier
• May 14-18, 2025 UTR Sports: Overland Park, KS Golden Ticket: https://bit.ly/3V2pRtF

SCHEDULE:

• Friday, January 17: Singles
• Saturday, January 18: Gendered Doubles
• Sunday, January 19: Mixed Doubles

*Brackets will be posted the day of play. Remember that brackets are subject to change until each event starts. Please review the schedule each evening before your event play day. If any start time changes happen to your bracket, we will notify you by email.

HELPFUL LINKS:

• How To: Complete an Event Registration as a Doubles Partner: https://bit.ly/3Y70Myg
• How To: Claim Your Player Profile: https://bit.ly/4f3KGfz
• Why You Should Have a Pickleball Rating: https://bit.ly/3Yqhj1B
• Become a USA Pickleball Member (Required for Sanctioned Events): https://bit.ly/3ZgzmaR

Mixed doubles tournament for 3.0 – 4.0 skill level players. Format is pool play (4-6 games), followed by a double elimination bracket. Tournament is limited to the first 16 teams. Entry fee is $20 per person. Must register by 5 PM on Friday, January 17. Sign up at the front desk. Players may begin warming up at 9:30 AM and tournament play begins at 10:00 AM.

Schedule

• Saturday: DUPR 14, 14 50+, 18 and 18 50+
• Sunday: DUPR 12, 16, 16 50+ and 20

Start times TBD

Early Bird Discount & Incentive
> Early Birds receive special swag bag items!
> Save $5 per player by registering before the New Year! Regular registration goes up on January 1, 2025.

The Elite Pickleball Golden Ticket Pre-Qualifier Series is a series of USAP sanctioned pickleball tournaments that lead into the UTR Sports: Overland Park, KS Golden Ticket held May 14-18, 2025. Medalists in each of the Pre-Qualifying events will earn a 1-week pre-registration invitation before registration is opened to the general public.

The Elite Pickleball Golden Ticket Pre-Qualifier Series All medalist (Gold, Silver & Bronze) in the The Elite Pickleball Golden Ticket Pre-Qualifier Series will receive early priority registration in the below UTR Sports: Overland Park, KS Golden Ticket (5/14-18, 2025).

TOURNAMENTS:

• January 17-19, 2025 The Elite Pickleball Golden Ticket Pre-Qualifier
• March 21-23, 2025 The Elite Pickleball Golden Ticket Pre-Qualifier
• May 14-18, 2025 UTR Sports: Overland Park, KS Golden Ticket: https://bit.ly/3V2pRtF

SCHEDULE:

• Friday, January 17: Singles
• Saturday, January 18: Gendered Doubles
• Sunday, January 19: Mixed Doubles

*Brackets will be posted the day of play. Remember that brackets are subject to change until each event starts. Please review the schedule each evening before your event play day. If any start time changes happen to your bracket, we will notify you by email.

HELPFUL LINKS:

• How To: Complete an Event Registration as a Doubles Partner: https://bit.ly/3Y70Myg
• How To: Claim Your Player Profile: https://bit.ly/4f3KGfz
• Why You Should Have a Pickleball Rating: https://bit.ly/3Yqhj1B
• Become a USA Pickleball Member (Required for Sanctioned Events): https://bit.ly/3ZgzmaR

Social and Competitive Brackets [Pool Play and Single Elimination]

$100 per team -Each person receives a $10 Chicken N Pickle gift card

Intermediate and Advanced Mixed Doubles Tournament at Tap N Paddles. $40 per team. Court Reserve credit will be awarded to 1st and 2nd place teams.

Get ready for the Showdown!

Our qualifiers for the January 18th event are as follows….

LADIES

Virgin Rivas and Kelsey Glassmaker
Sarvinoz Saidhujaeva and Taylor Clemen

MIXED
Birkeness Lee Quinton and Rachel Chai-Wise
Jason Grubb and Laryssa Booth

MENS
Scott Peck and TJ Stansbury
Gorka Sanchez and Luke LeMaitre

They will face off for $500 cash and a whole lot of bragging rights!

Ladies will begin promptly at 6pm. Followed by mixed and then mens.

Standing room will be free, but all seating will be VIP by reservation. Stay tuned for more details on that!