Tennessee Junior Pickleball Association

Description

The Tennessee Junior Pickleball Association invites all junior players to compete in our junior-only (ages 8-18) tournament at Bluff City Pickleball in Bartlett, Tennessee.

Our indoor facility, a converted movie theater, has eight indoor courts, a mezzanine level for parents and spectators to watch all the action, and is the nexus for junior pickleball in Tennessee.

This monthly qualifier tournament is part of our “Road to Memphis” tournament series --nine monthly junior pickleball tournaments at Bluff City Pickleball—September, 2024 through March, 2024—culminating in our Tennessee Junior Pickleball Association Championships in April, 2025.

Medal winners in each division in our monthly “qualifier” tournaments are eligible to advance to the state championships.

Format
This Juniors-Only tournament is open to players aged 8-18 of all skill levels and will have singles, gender doubles and mixed doubles. The brackets are set up to be 14 and under and 18 and under. The divisions are set up to be the following:
3.0= Beginners
3.5= Intermediate
4.0=Advanced
Tournament volunteers will monitor each court and assist less-experienced players in how to play and keeping score.

Each event will be round robin play with medal round playoffs. The top three finishers in each division will receive a medal and receive an invitation to compete in the Tennessee Junior Pickleball Association Championships in April, 2025.

Additional Information

Registration Fee of $50 includes entry into ALL events- evaluations/social, singles, and doubles. If a child cannot find a partner, we will make best efforts to find them one.

All players will also receive a swag bag, gift certificates from local businesses, and LOTS of pickleball play!

We will also have an organizational meeting of parents, teachers, and volunteers to help us grow junior pickleball in Memphis.

ABOUT TJPA
The Tennessee Junior Pickleball Association is a nonprofit, based at Bluff City Pickleball in Bartlett, Tennessee, and is dedicated to advancing junior pickleball across the state. While there have been a handful of tournaments for junior players in the region, there has been no organized statewide effort to organize, sanction, and run junior tournaments.

Pickleball clubs and youth organizations interested in hosting TJPA-sanctioned tournaments are encouraged to contact tournament director, Randall Bedwell.

TJPA MISSION STATEMENT
TJPA’s mission is to develop every child’s ability to engage in and play the game while building character, developing long-term values and skills, and creating a lifelong love of sports, physical activity, and healthy competition.

Health & Safety

Participants are required to have a release signed by parents and have appropriate footwear.

Refund Policy

Refunds offered up to 10 days before tournment date

Venue Information

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