Pickleball 2025

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Register today for Mary’s Place by the Sea’s first EVER Pickleball Fundraising Event! Join us Friday, February 28th from 5:30PM-9:30PM at the Atlantic Club in Manasquan for a night of playful competition as we pickle for a purpose! Proceeds from this fundraising event allow Mary’s Place to provide free restorative retreats & holistic services to women with cancer. While in our care, guests receive all integrative services, meals, and accommodations at absolutely NO COST, thanks in part to fundraisers such as this.

Schedule

5:30PM – Doors Open
6:00PM – Tournament and Beginner’s Clinic Start
9:00PM – Awards Ceremony and Raffle Winners Announced

*Buffet and Cash Bar will be Open from 6:00PM – 9:00PM

Details

• Tournament play is suggested for advanced beginner, intermediate and advanced players, while our clinic is suggested for beginners interested in learning the game.

• Not interested in playing? Spectator tickets are available for those who want to cheer on the players, enjoy dinner, enter for a chance to win some raffles and support Mary’s Place By The Sea!

• Tournament play will be in pairs, if you don’t have a partner sign up as a single and we’ll pair you with another player.

• All participants in the tournament and beginner’s clinic will receive a swag bag with some MPBTS Merch and items from our sponsors.

Please note this is a 21+ event.

Registration Options

Spectator and Dinner Ticket $60

All-access pass to watch the tournament and cheer on your favorite team
Buffet dinner, soft drinks and dessert (cash bar will be available)
Enter to win one of our amazing raffles!

Beginner’s Clinic Registration

6:00PM, 7:00PM, 8:00PM Slots $125

One-hour small group lesson with a pickleball pro
Buffet dinner, soft drinks and dessert (cash bar will be available)
MPBTS swag bag with takeaway gift

Tournament Registration

Individual Pickleball Tournament Registration $125

Registration for one player in the tournament
Buffet dinner, soft drinks and dessert (cash bar will be available)
MPBTS swag bag with takeaway gift

Team Pickleball Tournament Registration $250

Registration for one team (two players) in the tournament
Buffet dinner, soft drinks and dessert (cash bar will be available)
MPBTS swag bag with takeaway gift

Sponsorship Options

Underwriters

Beginner Clinic Underwriter – $2,000
- Name & logo of business or organization on court (2 available)
  - These courts are at the front of the facility

Court Underwriter – $1,500
- Name & logo of business or organization on court (10 available)

Bracket Underwriter – $2,000
- Name & logo of business or organization on the board for each bracket (2 available)
  - Burt Bracket
  - Erne Bracket

Food (Kitchen) Underwriter – $2,000
- Name & logo of business or organization in buffet area (1 available)

Sponsorships

Presenting Sponsor $10,000
- Dedicated Digital Signage at event (TV)
- Top recognition on all event materials
- Six tickets to event (Spectator or Beginner Clinic based on availability)
- Sponsor Spotlight on Social media
- Items included in swag bag (business cards or other promotional items)

Spin Serve Super Star $5,000
- Recognition on event materials
- Recognition in Raffle/Auction Area
- Four tickets to event (Spectator or Beginner Clinic based on availability)
- Sponsor Spotlight on Social media
- Items included in swag bag (business cards or other promotional items)

Banger Benefactor $3,500
- Recognition on event materials
- Two tickets to event (Spectator or Beginner Clinic based on availability)
- Sponsor Spotlight on Social media
- Items included in swag bag (business cards or other promotional items)

Volley Visionary $1,000
- Recognition on select event materials
- Sponsor Spotlight on Social media
- Items included in swag bag (business cards or other promotional items)

Paddle Partner $500
- Thank you signage with name listing at event
- Sponsor mention on Social media
- Items included in swag bag (business cards or other promotional items)

Smash Supporter $250
- Thank you signage with name listing at event
- Sponsor mention on Social media
- Items included in swag bag (business cards or other promotional items)

FAQs

Q: Who can attend the event?
A: All are welcome to register to play, learn, or attend the dinner and cheer on the players! Please note this is a 21+ event.

Q: Who can be on my team?
A: Compose your team as you wish! All play with be co-ed and all ages. Please ensure all players are 21 or older.

Q: I don’t have a partner. Can I still sign up?
A: Absolutely! Choose the individual registration option, and we will match you with a teammate at your experience level.

Q: Should I bring a paddle?
A: Yes, if you have a pickleball paddle please bring it with you to the fundraiser. If you are new to the game and don’t have one, the Atlantic Club will have some beginner level paddles available for use.

Q: How many times will I get to play if I sign up for the tournament?
A: All teams are guaranteed a minimum of four games: three during the round robin portion and one during the single elimination portion.

Q: How does the tournament work?
A: Round Robin Play (6:00PM – 7:30PM)

We will begin with 32 teams of two. These teams will be split into eight groups of four during the round robin portion.
During this portion, each team in the group will have the chance to face off against the other three teams. Therefore, each team will play three games during the round robin portion.
The wins vs. losses during this portion (using points for tiebreakers) will determine tournament seeding.

Single Elimination Playoffs (7:30PM – 9:00PM)

The top 50% of teams will be allocated to compete in the “Burt Bracket” while the bottom 50% of teams will play in the “Erne Bracket.” This way, you will be better matched with teams of your experience level, heightening the competition.
These brackets are single elimination brackets, meaning once you lose in this portion, you will no longer continue on in the tournament.
Still want to play? There will be open courts for casual play!
In the end, first, second and third place champions will be crowned from both the Burt and Erne Brackets.

Q: What is the seeding criteria?
A: 1) Best Win/Loss Record – i.e. Highest Win Percentage

2) Lowest Points Allowed – i.e. Lowest Average Points Allowed Per Game

Q: Can I still play once I am eliminated from the tournament?
A: Yes! If you would like to keep playing, there will be courts available for casual play.

Q: Are the games timed?
A: Yes. To keep the tournament on schedule, games will be timed. If tied when the cowbell rings, the team will play one last point with rally scoring, and the team that scores the last point will be declared the winner.

Q: Who’s keeping score?
A: Court Monitors are not referees.
All scores, line calls, kitchen violation calls, etc. are the responsibility of the players on the court.

If a rally is adversely affected due to a court condition, it results in a replay. In the event of a disagreement between the two teams, the Court Monitor’s decision is final.

Q: What does the clinic entail?
A: Three one-hour clinics will run during the event, simultaneously with the tournament.

These clinics are an opportunity for those interested in learning the game to be taught by a professional in a small group setting. These will fill fast, so don’t delay your registration.