Players may register for two separate events: one mixed level event and one same gender event. Players will receive a registration fee discount for their second Winter Blast event. See “Registration Fee” (below) for discount information.

GO TO “TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE”(BELOW) TO FIND REGISTRATION LINKS FOR EACH EVENT, OR USE YOUR CourtReserve APP.

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 JANUARY 14TH 9:00PM.

ALL PLAYERS MUST HAVE A DUPR ACCOUNT AND BE LINKED TO THE HOP AS A CLUB BY JANUARY 14, 2025.

Deadline to evaluate DUPR scores will be Tuesday, January 14th. 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.

DUPR SCORES WILL BE CALCULATED BY COMBINED TEAM TOTALS FOR PLAYERS ENTERING 3.0, 3.5 OR 4.0 CATEGORIES

In an effort to maintain consistency for each skill level, and to assist those seeking playing partners, the combined DUPR ratings of each 3.0, 3.5 & 4.0 team will be used rather than individual DUPR ratings. See "Ratings" below for details.

*PLEASE NOTE: AS OF JANUARY 1. 2025, THE NAME FOR OUR DAILY MEMBERSHIP LEVEL WILL BE CHANGED. TO “OCCASIONAL”

DAILY/FREE MEMBERSHIP/GUESTS

• First Event $60

• Second Winter Blast Event $25*

*BEFORE 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”

REGULAR MEMBERSHIP

• First Event $48

• Second Winter Blast Event $25*

*BEFORE 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”

FREQUENT MEMBERSHIP

• First Event $42

• Second Winter Blast $25*

*BEFORE egistering 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”

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

Thursday, January 23, 2025

• 2:00-6:00pm 3.0 Mixed (Combined DUPR of both players <6.98) CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

• 2:00 - 6:00pm 3.5 Mixed Doubles (Combined DUPR of both players < 7.98). CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Friday, January 24, 2025

• 12:00-4:00pm 3.0 Women's Doubles (Combined DUPR of both players <6.98) CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

• 12:00-4:00pm.3.5 Women’s Doubles (Combined DUPR of both players < 7.98) CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

• 4:00-8:00pm 3.0 Men's Doubles (Combined DUPR of both players <6.98) CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

• 4:00-8:00pm 3.5 Men's Doubles (Combined DUPR of both players < 7.98) CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Saturday, January 25, 2025

• 8:00-12:00pm 4.0 Men's Doubles Combined DUPR of both players < 8.98) CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

• 1:00-5:00pm. 4.0-4.5 Women's Doubles CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

• 10:00-3:00 4.5+ Men’s Doubles CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Sunday, January 26, 2025

• 10:00-2:00pm. 4.0 + Mixed Doubles (Combined DUPR of both players < 8.98) CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

• 2:00-6:00pm. 4.5+ Mixed Doubles CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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.

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.

After the round robin seeding, the tournament phase will begin as a single elimination phase.

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 12/31/2025.

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.

In an effort to maintain consistency for each skill level, and to assist those seeking playing partners, the combined DUPR ratings of each team will be used rather than individual DUPR ratings.

The tournament director reserves the right to correct underrated players.

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

Combined DUPR Ratings:

3.0 = Combined ratings of both players to be 6.98 and under.

3.5 = Combined ratings of both players to be 7.98 and under.

4.0 = Combined ratings of both players to be 8.98 and under.

4.5 = DUPR 4.5 and up; Any level up to 4.99 DUPR if there is a separate 5.0 division.

4.5+ = DUPR 4.5 and above.

5.0+ = Any level can join this division; suggested DUPR 5.0 and above.

Franklin X for all levels up to and including 4.0.

Dura Fast 40 for for levels 4.5+ and above

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

Water bottle refill stations located in lobby and court area.

No FOOD or BEVERAGES allowed on the court areas.

No GUM allowed in facility.

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.

Food & drink ONLY allowed in lobby and center court area.

Only plain water in closed containers allowed in court area.

No chewing gum allowed in facility.

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.

BEFORE Registering for Second Event:

In order to receive a discount price of $25 for your second event, you. must contact Tournament Director, Vicki. Email vickikelly34568@gmail.com. use subject line: Second Event.

For assistance with tournament changes, or cancellations.please email: vickikelly34568@gmail.com. (Tournament Director. Vicki)

For other questions, please call the HOP at 910-253-7780

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