The 2023 Arkansas Senior Olympic Pickleball Tournament and Arkansas Open
We will run two tournaments:
Senior Olympics for ages 50+ (12 indoor courts)
Bashin’ in Benton for all ages under 50, including College and High School Divisions (12 indoor courts)

Dates: September 15-17, 2023
Location: The River Center
Address: 1800 Citizens Drive, Benton, AR 72015
12 Indoor Courts, Wood flooring
Snack bar available with wide variety of food/water/drinks for purchase.
Food and drinks ARE allowed in seating areas and non-court area.
Seating – bring your own chairs/coolers/food/drinks – bleachers are available on playing floor.
Visitors are allowed – no fee
Tournament Ball: Onix Fuse Orange Indoor ball.

For the Arkansas Senior Olympics:
Events: Pickleball – Gender Singles (Standard), Gender Doubles, and Mixed Doubles
5-Year Age Groups: (starting at age 50+): 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+
Divided into 3 Skill Levels:
Division I: 4.0+
Division II: 3.5
Division III: 3.0 and below

For the Bashin’ in Benton tournament:
Events: Pickleball – Gender Singles (Standard), Gender Doubles, and Mixed Doubles
Age bands: Will be determined based on signups. Will have High School and College Divisions as well.
Skill divisions: open to 2.5 to 5.0+ players, will determine divisions based on entries.

This is a Non-Qualifying year for National Senior Games.

6 teams max – doors open at 12:30 pm – results will be posted to DUPR same day