The NOLA Pickle Fest 2024

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Sunday schedule
8am GOLD MATCHES
MD 3.5 15+
MD 3.0 12+
MD 3.0 49+
WD 3.0 15+
WD 3.0 50-59
WD 3.0 60+
WD 3.5 15+
WD 3.5 50+
MD 3.5 50+
BRONZE MATCHES
MX 5.0
MX 4.0 15+
MX 4.5


9AM
GOLD MATCHES
WD 4.0
WD 4.5
WD 5.0
MD 4.0 15+
MD 4.0 50+
MD 4.5
MD 5.0

10AM
GOLD MATCHES
MX 3.0 10+
MX 3.0 50-59
MX 3.0 60+
MX 3.5 15+
MX 3.5 49-58
MX 3.5 59+

11AM
GOLD MATCHES
MX 4.0 15+
MX 4.5
MX 5.0





FINAL SCHEDULE

Below is the current schedule for the tournament.
Each bracket of 18 will be split into two pools of 9 which will have 9 rounds. Three of those rounds will be played each day, so rounds 1-3 Thursday, 4-6 Friday, and 7-9 Sat. Bronze medal matches will be played on Sat.
ALL GOLD MEDAL MATCHES ARE SUNDAY

NOLA Pickle Fest 2024
This same schedule will repeat THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
Each day you will play a part of the bracket- 3 matches for most brackets

8:00-9:30am
Mens Doubles 3.0 12+
Mens Doubles 3.0 49+
Womens Doubles 3.0 and 3.5 15+
Womens Doubles 3.0 50-59

9:30-11am
Womens Doubles 60+
Mens Doubles 3.5 15+
Mens Doubles 3.5 50+

11-12:30pm
WomensDoubles 3.5 50+
Womens Doubles 4.0/4.5/5.0
Mens Doubles 4.0 15+
Mens Doubbles 4.0 50+

12:30-2pm
Mens Doubles 4.5
Mens Doubles 5.0
Mixed Doubles 3.0 10+
Mixed Doubles 3.0 50-59

2-3:30pm
Mixed Doubles 3.5 50-58
Mixed Doubles 3.5 59+
Mixed Doubles 3.0 60+
Mixed Doubles 3.5 15+

3:30-5pm
Mixed Doubles 4.0 50+
Mixed Doubles 4.5/5.0
Mixed Doubles 4.0 15+




NOLA PICKLE FEST PRESENTED BY b1BANK RETURNS TO NEW ORLEANS AUGUST 8 – 11, 2024
Annual event continues to serve as a major fundraiser for the
Brees Dream Foundation


NEW ORLEANS – (Dec. 20, 2023) – Brittany and Drew Brees announced today that The NOLA Pickle Fest presented by b1BANK will return to the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center August 8-11, 2024. The Breeses and the staff of the Brees Dream Foundation are working closely with local tourism leaders at the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, and New Orleans & Company, in addition to national partner JOOLA, to organize and grow the annual event.

“Brittany and I are excited to welcome the NOLA Pickle Fest back to New Orleans in August of 2024,” said Drew Brees. “This year’s event was a huge success, and we were overwhelmed with gratitude by the participation and support from not just the local community but all over the country. We look forward to continuing this new tradition and its impact on the mission of the Brees Dream Foundation.”

“We are excited to continue our sponsorship of the NOLA Pickle Fest,” said Chris Keene, Southeast Louisiana Regional President, b1BANK. “Last year’s event was a big success; we’re eager to build on that momentum and increase the positive impact the event will have in our local communities through the work of the Brees Foundation.”

The NOLA Pickle Fest presented by b1BANK is a unique, festival-style pickleball tournament benefiting the Brees Dream Foundation, which aims to improve the quality of life for cancer patients and provide care, education and opportunities for children and families in need. The 2023 inaugural event featured 25 PickleRoll surfaced courts and attracted players from 22 states for three days of pickleball play, live music and celebrity exhibition matches featuring Drew Brees, John McEnroe and MLP pickleball players, Irina Tereschenko and Thomas Wilson.


Format- Brackets are set at 18 teams with two pools of 9 for a total of 9 rounds of round robin play. You will play 3 rounds Thursday, 3 Friday and 3 Sat. The top 2 from each pool will play medal rounds- bronze matches on Sat and Gold matches on Sunday. All games in the round robin will be games to 15 win by 2, as will the bronze medal match. Gold medal matches on Sunday will be 2/3 to 11 win by 2.


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

Additional Information

Schedule and brackets will be announced and added to this page as soon as available.

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 32 regular playing courts and one "Center Stage" court and one "Grand Slam" court.


KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:

1. Are tickets required for entry into the venue?
a. The event is open to the public on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday to come watch the action.
b. There will be an admission fee of $10 per person on Saturday, August 10.
i. Children 10 and under will have free admission
ii. Registered players and one (1) companion will have free admission

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 E & F

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.

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 can bring your own empty water bottle. There are water bottle refill stations throughout the convention center.
b. Food and drink storage containers (cooler, ice chest, etc.) are not allowed in the building


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

11. What are the tournament event times?
a. 8:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Thursday
b. 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Friday
c. 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Saturday
d. 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Sunday

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

13. Where is the restroom?
a. Inside Halls E and F and in the Hall E and F lobby

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

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

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

17. Are there any other activities available?
a. Music
b. Vendor Booths

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. Where will the brackets be posted?
a. All brackets will be posted on the tournament on Sunday, August 4, 2024.
b. Or Pickleballbrackets.com (https://pickleballbrackets.com/ptd.aspx?eid=b2451dc8-8ae3-4426-a5c8-b049535983dd)

21. What’s the tournament prize?
a. Custom Pickleball paddle award for 1st – 3rd place

Refund Policy

Refunds will be given minus $20 to cover fees until Aug 1, 2024. No refunds after Aug 1, 2024.

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