The NOLA Pickle Fest

Description

ATTENTION!!!

All gold medal matches will be played on Sunday between 8am-3pm

TOURNAMENT SHCEDULE

bracket..............................1st round................................2nd round
MDS 3.0 50+ ...........Aug 10 1pm ............Aug 12 8am
MDS 3.0 15-33 .......... Aug 10 1pm ................Aug 12 8am
MDS 3.0 34+ .......... Aug 10 1pm ....................Aug 12 8am
MDS 3.5 50+ .......... Aug 10 2:45pm .........Aug 12 11am
MDS 3.5 10-30 ..........Aug 10 2:45pm .........Aug 12 12:45pm
MDS 3.5 31+ ..........Aug 10 4:30pm .........Aug 12 11am
MDS 4.0 50+ ..........Aug 10 4:30pm .........Aug 12 12:45pm
MDS 4.0 OPEN ..........Aug 10 2:45pm .........Aug 12 11am
MDS 4.5 OPEN ..........Aug 10 4:30pm .........Aug 12 12:45pm
MDS 5.0 OPEN ..........Aug 10 4:30pm .........Aug 12 12:45pm



bracket,....................................1st round..................................2nd round
MXD 3.0 50-58 .......... Aug 11 1:15pm .......... Aug 13 11:30am
MXD 3.0 59+ .......... Aug 11 3:00pm .......... Aug 13 11:30am
MXD 3.0 10-36 ..........Aug 11 3:00pm ..........Aug 13 11:30am
MXD 3.0 37+ ..........Aug 11 1:15pm ..........Aug 13 9:45am
MXD 3.5 50+ ..........Aug 11 3:00pm ..........Aug 13 9:45am
MXD 3.5 13-33 ..........Aug 11 1:15pm ..........Aug 13 9:45am
MXD 3.5 34+ ..........Aug 11 11:30am ..........Aug 13 9:45am
MXD 4.0 50+ ..........Aug 11 11:30am ..........Aug 13 8:00am
MXD 4.0 OPEN ..........Aug 11 11:30am ..........Aug 13 8:00am
MXD 4.5+ ..........Aug 11 9:45am ..........Aug 13 8:00am

bracket.....................................1st round...............................2nd round
WDS 3.0 50-57 ..........Aug 11 9:45am ..........Aug 12 2:30pm
WDS 3.0 58+ ..........Aug 11 9:45am .......... Aug 12 4:15pm
WDS 3.0 OPEN ..........Aug 11 8:00am ..........Aug 12 4:15pm
WDS 3.5 50+ ..........Aug 11 8:00am ..........Aug 12 2:30pm
WDS 3.5 OPEN ..........Aug 11 8:00am ..........Aug 12 2:30pm
WDS 4.0+ OPEN ..........Aug 11 8:00am .......... Aug 12 4:15pm

Format- You will play the first half of your matches on the first day and the second half of your matches on the second day. Each day you will play no more than an hour and half on court. On the second day of play we will award 3rd and 4th place winners and the gold/silver teams will play their match on Sunday. Games will be either to 11 or 15 win by 2.

Example....if your MDS bracket has 8 rounds you will play 4 of them on Thursday and the other 4 on Sat. If you make it to the gold medal match you play again on Sunday.






The Brees Dream Foundation Presents:

NEW ORLEANS – (May 17, 2023) – Brittany and Drew Brees announced today the creation of
The NOLA Pickleball Fest, an annual event benefitting the Brees Dream Foundation. The
inaugural event will be held August 10-13, 2023, at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial
Convention Center. Brees and the staff of the Brees Dream Foundation have been working
closely with local tourism leaders at the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, New Orleans
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, and New Orleans & Company, as well as national
companies Joola and The Kitchen, to organize all aspects of the event

The NOLA Pickleball Fest (“The NOLA”) benefitting the Brees Dream Foundation is a unique,
festival-style pickleball tournament featuring 24 tournament-quality PickleRoll courts, live
music, a celebrity exhibition match featuring Drew Brees, VIP experiences and much more. The
NOLA will have three divisions of round robin play: women’s doubles, men’s doubles, and
mixed doubles for skill levels 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, and 5.0+. There are two brackets to compete in:
Open and 50 yrs. old and over. Featured matches will be played on a center court with
grandstand seating as well as Kern Studio Mardi Gras floats for VIP viewing. Join us for an
unforgettable experience and the ultimate pickleball party. To sign up or for more information,
visit www.drewbrees.com

VOLUNTEERS!! Please go to https://gnosports.rosterfy.com/login to sign up to volunteer.

Additional Information

Schedule:
Mens Doubles : Rounds 1-4 on Aug 10, Rounds 5-8 on Aug 12, Championship matches Aug 13
Womens Doubles : Rounds 1-4 on Aug 11, Rounds 5-8 on Aug 12, Championship matches Aug 13
Mixed Doubles : Rounds 1-4 on Aug 11, Rounds 5-8 on Aug 13, Championship matches Aug 13

Essentially you play half of your bracket on one day and complete the bracket play on the second day trying to qualify to play in the championship match for your bracket on Sunday

This is a very popular event so you must have a partner register within 5 days to avoid getting bumped to the wait list.


PickleRoll roll out courts will be used in the convention center to create 24 regular playing courts and one "center stage" court.

Link to the site to pay ahead for parking pass:

https://app.parkmobile.io/venue/new-orleans-ernest-n-morial-convention-center/events

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
1. Are tickets required for entry into the venue?
a. The event is open to the public to come watch the action.

2. Where is the event located?
a. Address: New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 900 Convention Center Blvd - New Orleans, LA – 70130
b. In Halls B2 & C

3. Where can I park?
a. Parking is available in Lot F. Lot F is across the street from hall H, and is accessible from Calliope St.
b. See attached map.

4. What is the parking rate?
a. $23.00 per day
b. Parking Link to purchase parking in advance: https://app.parkmobile.io/venue/new-orleans-ernest-n-morial-convention-center/events

5. What are the security procedures?
a. Visual Check upon entry

6. Clear bag policy?
a. Clear bags are not required

7. Are you allowed to bring your own chair?
a. Yes, a small personal folding chair.

8. Prohibited Items:
a. Illegal substances
b. No weapons of any kind are permitted on MCCNO property (except for authorized law enforcement personnel that are in a working capacity. L.A. R.S. 14:95, L.A. R.S. 40:1379.3, La. R.S. 40:1796.)
c. Animals (except for service dogs)
d. Bats/Club/Poles/Sticks
e. Beach balls
f. Contraband
g. Fireworks/Projectiles
h. Glass
i. Helium balloons
j. Laser pointers
k. Stickers
l. Unauthorized marketing/soliciting/vending
m. Any other item(s) deemed unacceptable by Venue Management

9. Are you allowed to bring food and beverages?
a. You are allowed to bring in your own water bottle.
b. Food and drink storage containers are not allowed in the building

10. Are there Food and Beverage options available? If so what kind?
a. Offerings listed on the tournament site

11. What time are doors opening for the tournament?
a. 12:00 PM – Thursday
b. 7:00 AM – Friday
c. 7:00 AM – Saturday
d. 7:00 AM – Sunday

12. What are the tournament event times?
a. 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Thursday
b. 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM – Friday
c. 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM – Saturday
d. 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Sunday

13. How can I become a sponsor of the event?
a. Email: info@drewbrees.com

14. Where is the restroom?
a. Inside Hall C and outside next to Hall B2

15. Is there a championship court?
a. Yes, surrounded by Mardi Gras floats with general seating behind each baseline.

16. Is there any merchandise to purchase?
a. Yes

17. Is the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center a cashless venue?
a. Yes, the venue is cashless.

18. Is there a check-in? What time?
a. Players should check in at least 30 min before they play each day at the check in desk. On the first day you check in you will receive your player bag, on the other days you just need to check in, so we know all the teams are present.

19. How many games will be played?
a. The number of matches will be ultimately decided on by registration, but the minimum six (6) matches for each team.

20. Are guests allowed to attend/watch?
a. Yes, admission is free.
21. Where will the brackets
be posted?
a. All brackets will be posted on the tournament on Thursday, August 3, 2023. Scan the QR Code to view the brackets:

b. Or Pickleballbrackets.com (https://pickleballbrackets.com/ptd.aspx?eid=f827c709-6db0-4101-bf4e-1303c44e3d81)

22. Are there other activities available?
a. Music
b. Kids Zone
c. Vendor Booths

23. What’s the tournament prize?
a. Custom Pickleball paddle award for 1st – 4th place



Concessions Info:
PJ’s Coffee – Lobby C
Fresh Brewed Coffee $3.00
Café au Lait $4.50
Latte – Iced or Hot $5.00
Americano $4.50
Cappuccino $4.50
Espresso $2.50
Iced Coffee $6.00
Iced Latte $6.00
classic, white chocolate, mocha, flavored
Soy or Almond Milk $0.25
Syrups $1.00
Bottled Water & Soda $4.50
Sparkling Water $3.75
Breakfast Sandwich $8.00
Assorted Muffins $3.50
Bottled Water & Soda $4.50
Powerade $4.50
Assorted Juices $4.00
Menus & prices subject to change
Hours & locations subject to change based on flow of business


Atrium Café – Lobby C
Menus & prices subject to change
Hours & locations subject to change based on flow of business
Red Beans & Rice $15.00 Crawfish Etouffee $12.00
w/Sausage
Chicken & Sausage Gumbo $8.50 Cheeseburger w/Fries $15.50
Hamburger w/Fries $14.00 Veggie burger w/Fries $14.00
French Fries $5.25 Pepperoni Pizza $12.00
Cheese Pizza $10.00 Zapp’s Chips $3.50
Bottled Water $4.50 Fountain Soda $3.25


Snack Cart
Assorted Snacks $3.00 - $5.50
Fresh Brewed Coffee $3.00
Bottled Water & Soda $4.50
Menus & prices subject to change
Hours & locations subject to change based on flow of business


Dip N Dots
Menus & prices subject to change
Hours & locations subject to change based on flow of business
Dip N Dots $8.00
Assorted Candy $3.00
Assorted Chips $3.00
Assorted Cookies $3.00
Maui Wowi Hawaiian
Coffees & Smoothies


Portable Cart
Menus & prices subject to change
Hours & locations subject to change based on flow of business
Smoothies 14oz - $6.00
20oz - $8.00
24oz - $10.00
Coffee $3.00
Iced Coffee $6.00
Hot Chocolate $3.00
Hot Tea $3.00
Baked Goods $3.50
Whole Fruit $2.50


NOLA Nuts Portable Cart
Menus & prices subject to change
Hours & locations subject to change based on flow of business
Cinnamon Roasted Pecans $8
Cinnamon Roasted Almonds $8
Cinnamon Roasted Cashews $8
Salted Cashews $8


Event Retail Concession Schedule
Menus & prices subject to change
Hours & locations subject to change based on flow of business

Thursday 8/10/2023
Atrium 11:00am-5:00pm
Snack Cart 12:00pm-6:00pm
Maui Wowi Coffee and Smoothie 12:00pm-6:00pm
NOLA Nuts 12:00pm-6:00pm
Dip N Dots 12:00pm -6:00pm
Friday 8/11/2023
PJ’s 7:00am-1:00pm
Atrium 11:00am-5:00pm
Snack Cart 7:00am-6:00pm
Maui Wowi Coffee and Smoothie 7:00am-6:00pm
NOLA Nuts 10:00am-6:00pm
Dip N Dots 10:00am -6:00pm
Event Retail Concession Schedule
Menus & prices subject to change
Hours & locations subject to change based on flow of business
Saturday 8/12/2023
PJ’s 7:00am-1:00pm
Atrium 11:00am-5:00pm
Snack Cart 7:00am-6:00pm
Maui Wowi Coffee and Smoothie 7:00am-6:00pm
NOLA Nuts 10:00am-6:00pm
Dip N Dots 10:00am -6:00pm
Sunday 8/13/2023
PJ’s 7:00am-1:00pm
Atrium 11:00am-4:00pm
Snack Cart 7:00am-4:00pm
Maui Wowi Coffee and Smoothie 7:00am-4:00pm
NOLA Nuts 10:00am-4:00pm
Dip N Dots 10:00am -4:00pm

Refund Policy

Refunds will be given minus $20 to cover fees until Aug 2, 2023. No refunds after Aug 2, 2023 when registration closes.

Venue Information

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