Come "Dink in the New Year" with Vetta Sunset. This annual event features some of the best players in the St. Louis region and beyond. Each year both experienced players and players newer to the tournament scene come together in a tournament that is competitive, fun, and fills up fast!
Dates of Play:
Friday - Singles
Saturday - Doubles
Sunday - Mixed Doubles
Format:
This tournament will be conducted in the standard Championship Style, Double Elimination Format.
The Upper Bracket will consist of 2 out of 3 games to 11 Points (win by 2).
The Lower Bracket will consist of 1 Game to 15 Points (win by 2).
If there are 5 or fewer teams in a bracket, a Round Robin will be conducted with each match consisting of 2 out of 3 games to 11 points (win by 2).
If there are 1 or 2 teams in a bracket - those teams will be merged up or down in skill. This decision will be based on the tournament director’s evaluation.
The Tournament Director reserves the right to adjust brackets and format as needed.
The Franklin X-40 (Green) ball will be used.
Related upcoming events
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May 23, 2025 All day3 games guaranteed. All funds raised for this tournament will go directly towards our The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society fundraising goal of $75,000!
Thanks to our friends, The Shannon Brothers, we'll be playing for custom made blood drops!
Come join us for the fun!Register your teams here: -
May 24, 2025 All dayGet ready for a day of thrilling matches at the Sandbox Royal Pickleball Event! We’re featuring Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Divisions, open to players of all skill levels.Entry Fee: $60 per team
Dress Code: All-white outfits preferred — show up in style!Date: May 24th | Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Sandbox GoddardFind your partner, dress your best, and compete for the crown. Space is limited, so register soon to secure your spot in the tournament! -
May 24, 2025 9:00 AM - May 24, 2025 12:00 PM$80 per team
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May 25, 2025 All day- 9:00 AM start
- $40 per team
- 3.5 and above
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May 26, 2025 8:00 AM - May 26, 2025 12:00 PM
- 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- $40 per team
- 3.25 and below skill level
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May 30, 2025 - June 1, 2025 All dayThis is a three day Doubles event held the weekend of May 30, 31 & June 1, 2025.
- Men's, Women's & Mixed 2.5,3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 & 5.0 - 50+ 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, & 4.5+
- 50/50 Division (one player over 50 and one player under 50) 50/50 can be any gender.
- Heroes Division for Military or First Responders (both players must qualify).
- Round-Robin Format: 2 games to 11 points, win by 1 (Bonus pts. awarded for games and matches won)
- All matches will be self-officiated.
- Weekend schedule:
- Friday after 4pm- 50/50 & Heroes Divisions
- Saturday - Men's & Women's Doubles
- Sunday - Mixed Doubles
- Round Robin: You will play matches back to back and each division will be complete in 4-5 hours.
- Entry deadline: May 25th No refunds after May 16
All divisions will be round robin format with either one group of players or multiple pools. You will play everyone in your group or pool. The combined skill divisions will have an upper and lower playoff bracket (min. 8 teams) depending on how you finish in your pool or round robin event. Playoff brackets will be 2 out of 3 matches time permitting.
- Men's, Women's & Mixed 2.5,3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 & 5.0 - 50+ 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, & 4.5+
