WINTER BLAST 2024 - Feb 15-18, 2024.

Update 2/5/2024

DUPR recently implemented a new algorithm. Some players had an unexpected increase in their DUPR score. In order to minimize this impact of player levels and divisions that people already signed up for, please note the following adjustments:

For the HOP Winter Blast, DUPR scores will be combined for brackets as follows:

  • 3.0 Bracket: DUPR combined team rating 6.98 & under

  • 3.5 Bracket: DUPR combined team rating 7.98 & under

  • 4.0 Bracket: DUPR combined team rating 8.98 & under

  • 4.5 Bracket: DUPR combined team rating 9.98 & under

 

  • 3.0 Mixed: https://challonge.com/ojjox2o6

    3.5 Mixed Group A: https://challonge.com/q53iqjf7

    3.5 Mixed Group B: https://challonge.com/90lzx86t

    3.0 Men: https://challonge.com/vlqavn4

    3.0 Women: https://challonge.com/j0c2ttpg

    3.5 Women: https://challonge.com/wm0sgq62

    3.5 Men Group A: https://challonge.com/ew42jfsq

    3.5 Men Group B: https://challonge.com/iqfohugy

    4.0 Women: https://challonge.com/fz1pyr2f

    5.0 Men: https://challonge.com/8qlz9jr8

    4.0 Men Group A: https://challonge.com/r96up5ts

    4.0 Men Group B: https://challonge.com/6kmqi8ez

    4.5 Men: https://challonge.com/lqoh89co

    4.5+ Mixed: https://challonge.com/h0gszikx

    4.0 Mixed Group A: https://challonge.com/f3ppy57g

    4.0 Mixed Group B: https://challonge.com/nsm2qwya

    4.0 Mixed Group C: https://challonge.com/9ftp9vxz

    Player groups and matches will be displayed in real-time during the tournament by way of the Challonge website.

  • Registrants with a Paid HOP Membership (Charter, Frequent Player or Regular Member):

    First Event $40

    Second Event $25

    When registering for the second event, please notify Tournament Director, Vicki Kelly to ensure you will receive the discount. Email her at vickikelly34568@gmail.com subject line “Second Event”

    Registrants with Free Membership (Daily Members and HOP Guests):

    First Event $60

    Second Event $25

    When registering for the second event, please notify Tournament Director Vicki Kelly to ensure you will receive the discount. Email her at vickikelly34568@gmail.com subject line “Second Event”

  • Register for your tournament events on CourtReserve.com

    If you don’t have a CourtReserve account, create your free account by CLICKING HERE. If needed, you can call the HOP to help create your account - 910-253-7780.

    THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER OR CANCEL IS FEBRUARY 3. 2024 9:00PM.

    ALL PLAYERS MUST HAVE A DUPR ACCOUNT AND BE LINKED TO THE HOP AS A CLUB BY FEBRUARY. 3rd 2024.

    Deadline to evaluate DUPR scores will be Wednesday, February 7th, 2024. The DUPR score on this date will determine the level of play you must enter.

    To create a DUPR account, go to MYDUPR.COM. Go to the clubs tab, and insert “THE HOP”, Leland, NC and “request to join club”. An administrator will then accept you into the club.

  • When you register, either identify your partner or request “need partner”. If you have a partner selected, he/she should register and pay within 5 days.

    It is a player’s responsibility to find a partner, not the tournament director’s.

  • The schedule is visible on the Court Reserve App and is subject to change if necessary.

    Thursday, February 15th  

    12:00-4:00pm

    3.0 Mixed Doubles https://challonge.com/ojjox2o6

    4:00 - 8:00pm

    3.5 Mixed Group A: https://challonge.com/q53iqjf7

    3.5 Mixed Group B: https://challonge.com/90lzx86t

    Friday, February 16th

    8:00- 12:00pm

    3.0 Men: https://challonge.com/vlqavn4

    3.0 Women: https://challonge.com/j0c2ttpg3.0

    12:00- 4:00pm

    3.5 Women: https://challonge.com/wm0sgq62

    4:00 - 8:00pm.

    3.5 Men Group A: https://challonge.com/ew42jfsq

    3.5 Men Group B: https://challonge.com/iqfohugy

    Saturday, February 17th  

    8:00 - 12:00pm

    4.0 Women: https://challonge.com/fz1pyr2f

    10:00- 3:00pm.

    5.0 Men: https://challonge.com/8qlz9jr8

    12:00 - 8:00pm.

    4.0 Men Group A: https://challonge.com/r96up5ts

    4.0 Men Group B: https://challonge.com/6kmqi8ez

    3:00- 8:00pm

    4.5 Men: https://challonge.com/lqoh89co

    Sunday, February 18th 

    10:00- 2:00pm

    4.5+ Mixed: https://challonge.com/h0gszikx

    2:00 - 6:00pm

    4.0 Mixed Group A: https://challonge.com/f3ppy57g

    4.0 Mixed Group B: https://challonge.com/nsm2qwya

    4.0 Mixed Group C: https://challonge.com/9ftp9vxz

  • Tournament play is designed for optimal playing time.

    Format of play may change if necessary.

    Format is a round robin for seeding, followed by single elimination and then followed by medal matches in play-offs.

    Round Robin phase is games to 11, win by 1.

    Single elimination will be one game to 15, win by 2.

    Gold/Silver medal match will be best 2/3, games to 11, win by 2.

    Bronze medal game will be one game to 15, win by 2.

    Brackets may be split by age of the youngest player of the team, depending on registrations.

    Age is calculated as of 12/31/2024.

    A team must play at the skill level of the higher rated player.

    Players may register for one mixed event and one gender event.

    Tournament director reserves the right to change, modify, combine, or cancel brackets if needed.

    Splits in brackets (pools) will not be combined at the end.

    There are no referees. Matches are self-monitored. If a referee is requested, we will do our best to provide one.

  • The tournament director reserves the right to correct underrated players.

    Players with any rating that is higher than his/her registered event may be moved to a higher level at the discretion of the tournament director.

    For this Winter Blast tournament, team combined ratings will be accounted for since DUPR had unexpected recent changes.

    DUPR Ratings:

    3.0 = DUPR combined team ratings 6.98 & under

    3.5 = DUPR combined team ratings 7.98 & under

    4.0 = DUPR combined team ratings 8.98 & under

    4.5 = DUPR combined team ratings 9.98 and under

    Players with no DUPR Rating:

    If a player’s DUPR account initially is NR=no rating, then that player is allowed to play at any level for the first time playing in a DUPR event

  • Franklin X for all levels up to and including 4.0.

    Dura Fast 40 for levels 4.5+

  • Light snacks, fruit and water will be available to players.

    No FOOD or BEVERAGES allowed on the court areas.

  • The HOP facility has 12 dedicated indoor pickleball courts with controlled air conditioning and pristine surface areas made of cushiony rubber flooring of an outside surface material, so outdoor balls are used.

    There are small lockers, but bring your own lock if needed.

    Water refill stations are available.

  • Tru by Hilton , located at 1462 Olde Waterford Way, Leland,is offering a $99 deal.

    Ask for the House of Pickleball pricing when reserving your room.

    Tru by Hilton is 3.5 miles from the HOP, a 7 minute drive.

  • For assistance with tournament changes, cancellations or discount for your 2 nd event, please email: vickikelly34568@gmail.com

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