The annual Kokopelli Klassic Pickleball Tournament is back again for its sixth year! Last year, approximately 400 players competed. This is a fully-sanctioned USA Pickleball tournament and all matches are officiated by certified referees. This year we are improving our formats to provide more play opportunity (games) for participants. We are also adding some fun activities to enhance player experience.
***UPDATED Invitation to PEM Pickleball Members!***
Registration will soon be open for the 2025 Kokopelli Klassic to be held at our courts February 8-11th 2025! Start thinking about who you will want to partner with to play in the tournament and save the date for the registration and the tournament events!
TOURNAMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Dates: February 8-11, 2025
Event Schedule:
Registration:
REGISTRATION WILL BE THROUGH PICKLEBALL BRACKETS!! If you don’t have a profile set up with them head over to their website to get set up: Pickleball Brackets
Make sure your name and other information as it appears in USApickleball matches the name on your profile in Pickleball Brackets!
Opens: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 4:00 PM (AZ standard time)
Closes: Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Cost: $75 with a $5 discount for PEM Club members. USE DISCOUNT CODE PEMPB2024
NEW TO REGISTRATION COSTS: Pickleball Brackets will charge a non-refundable administration fee of $5 per event capped at $10, in addition to the tournament registration cost. Example, if you sign up for two events then your total cost will be $80, inclusive of the PEM discount.
You and your partner must pay at the time of registration or the registration will not be complete and your event will not be secured.
***UPDATED***Skill Rating Requirement (Updated 11/14/23) *** FOR THE FIRST DAY OF REGISTRATION 11/14/2023
One member of your doubles team must have a USA Pickleball skill rating that matches the skill level of the event you are registering for, and one team member may play up in level. Example: if you wish to play in a 3.5 event, you must have a UTPR of 3.5 to be allowed to register for this event, and your partner may play up in level.
BEGINNING 11/15/2023AT 12:05 A.M. AZ time: THE SKILL RATING REQUIREMENT WILL BE LIFTED.
WE HAVE TRADITIONALLY USED STAGGERED REGISTRATION TO ALLOW PEOPLE TO GET INTO THE EVENT THAT THEY HAVE A SKILL RATING FOR. THIS OPTION WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THIS IS OUR WAY TO EQUITABLY ACHIEVE THIS OUTCOME.***
USA Pickleball: Make sure your USA Pickleball membership is current through 2/13/24 or you will not be able to register. If you are not a member then you will need to join before registering for the tournament.
Contact Information
● Mike Golden, Tournament Director: [email protected].
● Registration Questions: Carrie Plemons or Marina Browne: [email protected]
For more information about the Kokopelli Tournament click the link below:
2024 KokopelliKlassic
Registration will soon be open for the 2025 Kokopelli Klassic to be held at our courts February 8-11th 2025! Start thinking about who you will want to partner with to play in the tournament and save the date for the registration and the tournament events!
TOURNAMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Dates: February 8-11, 2025
Event Schedule:
- Saturday, February 8 - Women's Doubles
- Sunday, February 9 - Mixed Doubles (4.0, 4.5 and 5.0)
- Monday, February 10 - Men's Doubles
- Tuesday, February 11 - Mixed Doubles (3.0 and 3.5)
Registration:
REGISTRATION WILL BE THROUGH PICKLEBALL BRACKETS!! If you don’t have a profile set up with them head over to their website to get set up: Pickleball Brackets
Make sure your name and other information as it appears in USApickleball matches the name on your profile in Pickleball Brackets!
Opens: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 4:00 PM (AZ standard time)
Closes: Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Cost: $75 with a $5 discount for PEM Club members. USE DISCOUNT CODE PEMPB2024
NEW TO REGISTRATION COSTS: Pickleball Brackets will charge a non-refundable administration fee of $5 per event capped at $10, in addition to the tournament registration cost. Example, if you sign up for two events then your total cost will be $80, inclusive of the PEM discount.
You and your partner must pay at the time of registration or the registration will not be complete and your event will not be secured.
***UPDATED***Skill Rating Requirement (Updated 11/14/23) *** FOR THE FIRST DAY OF REGISTRATION 11/14/2023
One member of your doubles team must have a USA Pickleball skill rating that matches the skill level of the event you are registering for, and one team member may play up in level. Example: if you wish to play in a 3.5 event, you must have a UTPR of 3.5 to be allowed to register for this event, and your partner may play up in level.
BEGINNING 11/15/2023AT 12:05 A.M. AZ time: THE SKILL RATING REQUIREMENT WILL BE LIFTED.
WE HAVE TRADITIONALLY USED STAGGERED REGISTRATION TO ALLOW PEOPLE TO GET INTO THE EVENT THAT THEY HAVE A SKILL RATING FOR. THIS OPTION WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THIS IS OUR WAY TO EQUITABLY ACHIEVE THIS OUTCOME.***
USA Pickleball: Make sure your USA Pickleball membership is current through 2/13/24 or you will not be able to register. If you are not a member then you will need to join before registering for the tournament.
Contact Information
● Mike Golden, Tournament Director: [email protected].
● Registration Questions: Carrie Plemons or Marina Browne: [email protected]
For more information about the Kokopelli Tournament click the link below:
2024 KokopelliKlassic