PICKLEBALL

SATURDAY, JUNE 21 - SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2025
GAME ON, FITCHBURG

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Early Bird Entry Fee: $60 for first event + $15 for second event

Entry Fee (as of April 18): $70 for first event + $15 for second event

Late Entry Fee (as of May 16): $85 for first event + $15 for second event

*both partners must register individually

**Pickleballbrackets.com charges a service fee that is not covered by Bay State Games

Registration Deadline: June 9

Registration

Register based off of skill level
Skill level groups may be split by age group to create competition events
Athletes can only register once in doubles and once in mixed doubles.
For a guaranteed spot in the tournament, the second partner will have three days to register after the first partner signs up. If the second partner does not register within that time limit, the team will be moved to the waiting list. Once the second partner registers, the team will be moved back into the event if there are still openings available.
You may register if you do not have a partner, just indicate on your registration that you do not have a partner.

Ball

Onix® pickleballs (orange) will be used for the tournament

At least one (1) athlete from each pair must meet one of the following criteria:

A full-time resident of MA, ME, NH, VT, RI, CT or NY
A full-time student of a Massachusetts academic institution

Out-of-State Participation

All participants from outside Massachusetts who meet the state eligibility requirements listed below, can register and compete in the Bay State Games Pickleball tournament

Men's and women's doubles and mixed doubles will be offered in the following skill levels:

*A team must play at the skill level of the higher rated player.

*Bay State Games reserves the right to combine divisions based on registration numbers

*For players who need to determine their skill levels, click here.

Will play alongside adult divisions
Two age groups (grade 6-8 & Grade 9-12)
No skill levels within age groups
All events doubles - Male, Female, Mixed
One entry fee for up to two events
Division determined by participant with lowest grade
4 game minimum for each team

Non-sanctioned tournament

Games will be self-scored and self-officiated
Round robin format with top teams moving on to the medal games
Round robin: 1 game to 11, win by 1
Medal rounds: 1 game to 15, win by 2
Minimum of four games

Mens Doubles - TBD

Women's Doubles - TBD

Mixed Doubles - TBD

Please plan to arrive at least 45 minutes before your start time.
All start times are estimates except for the first round of play each day
If courts and all players are available, games may begin before the estimated start times
Approximate start times will be posted and emailed to players one week before the tournament

2026 State Games of America

The 2025 Bay State Games Pickleball competition serves as a qualifier for the 2026 State Games of America. All medalists (gold, silver, and bronze) in this event will qualify for the 2026 State Games of America in State College, PA.

The 2026 State Games of America will be hosted by the Keystone State Games and Happy Valley Sports & Entertainment Alliance.

For more information, click here.