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START TIMES:
Wednesday, 8/7 Start Times Singles 65 and older
Thursday 8/8 Start Times Doubles 65 and older
Friday 8/9 Start Times Mixed 65 and Older
Friday 8/9 Start Times Singles 50-64
Saturday 8/10 Start Times Doubles 50-64
Sunday 8/11 Start Times Mixed 50-64
PLAYER REPORTS by Age Group and Skill Division:
Reports as of 8.01.24 with corrections:
Women's Singles Player Report by Age Group and Skill
Men's Singles Player Report by Age Group and Skill
Doubles and Mixed Doubles Report by Age and Skill
LINK TO VIEW BRACKETS:
Pickleball Brackets
Instructions to view brackets:
- You must create an account if you don’t have one after clicking the link above.
- Scroll down to find your category (age groups and either singles/doubles/mixed).
- All the brackets will come up. Find your age group and division.
Divisions: (in doubles based on partner with highest ranking)
D1: 4.5+
D2: 4.0
D3: 3.5
D4: 3.0
D5: 2.5 - Opponents and format are included in brackets.
RESTAURANT LIST:
Chattanooga Restaurants by Convention Center
COPY OF PLAYER E-MAIL SENT 7/29:
Pickleball
Events: Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles
Venue Location: Chattanooga Convention Center (indoor courts/concrete)
1 Carter Plaza, Chattanooga, TN 37402
2024 Competition Dates: August 7-11
Schedule- Subject to change
Wednesday 8/7/24: Singles M/W ages 65+ (to start in the afternoon after set-up)
Thursday 8/8: M/W Doubles ages 65+
Friday 8/9: Mixed Doubles Ages 65+
Friday 8/9: Singles M/W Ages 50-64
Saturday 8/10: M/W Doubles Ages 50-64
Sunday 8/11: Mixed Doubles Ages 50-64
Skill divisions:
Division I: 4.5/5.0
Division II: 4.0
Division III: 3.5
Division IV: 3.0
Division V: 2.5
It is imperative that you submit a correct and honest rating!
If you do not know your skill rating, please click this link for help. Definition of Player Skill Ratings - USA Pickleball Association
Age/Skill doubles and mixed doubles will be determined by the higher skill player and the lower aged player as of 12/31/2024.
National Qualification Info:
The top 4 athletes in each age group for divisions I-IV will qualify for the 2025 Nationals set for Des Moines, IA.
For the 2025 Nationals, the NSGA shall use the following skill levels within each age group (3.0 and under, 3.5, 4.0 and 4.5/5.0).
Our TSO 5th division, the 2.5 group will not advance to Nationals.
If you are a 2.5 player and wish to try to qualify for Nationals, please log in a 3.0 ranking so that you will be placed in division IV, the 3.0 division.
This is dependent on number of entries in each age group. Subject to change.
Chattanooga Pickleball Hotel Information
Parking:
Please note that downtown hotels typically charge for parking. However, there is a free electric shuttle service that runs to the Convention Center from downtown hotels. Please click this link to view the route:
https://www.gocarta.org/routes-schedules/downtown-shuttle-route/
For those coming in from outside the downtown area, parking is available at the Convention Center garage as well as metered parking on the street and pay-for-lots nearby.
Ball: Yellow/Orange Onix Indoor Fuse
Format per division: 5 teams or less- round robin; 6 or more- double elimination.
Medals: If you must leave before medals are awarded, please have a friend/athlete check your place and pick it up for you. Medals will also be mailed after receiving a request in writing, accompanied by a check payable to the TN Senior Olympics in the amount of $8.00 per medal for shipping. Mail to: TSO, PO Box 681, Mt. Juliet, TN 37121.
