IndependeNC in Kannapolis

New Dates: September 5th and 6th. 

Welcome to IndependeNC in Kannapolis! 

Event Timings: (These could change based on # of players)

Men's Doubles and Women's Doubles - Sat'day (Starting at 9AM)

Mixed Doubles and Singles - Sunday ( Starting at 9AM)

Moneyball (No-DUPR): Sunday Afternoon  

Exact match timings for each event will be published when we post the draws for each of the events. 

Events: Minimum of 4 entries required for each event. If there is any level that has less participants, we will merge the age groups within the same skill level first. If there is still less entries, we will move them to the next higher skill level event. 

No DUPR Moneyball: We have Mens doubles Womens Doubles moneyball event. The results from Moneyball are not reported to DUPR. Each Moneyball event is $60 per player. Win cash prize of 75% of the pooled money. Winning Team takes it all!

Courts: 10 Indoor cushioned dedicated courts with permanent nets.

Balls: We will use Swell Pickleballs for this tournament. You can buy their balls online at swellpbg.com. 

Partners: Each player needs to register on the website or on our mobile app separately. You can sign up even if you don't have a partner and select the partner later. If you don't find a partner before the due date, we will refund your money. 

Water and Snacks: Please bring your own water bottles. The facility has a water fountain for refill. Bananas are provided to all players. (Not for spectators, please).   

Match Format: All round robin matches are played for 1 game to 11 points, win by 2 points. All Single Elimination matches, except the Final in the playoffs will be 15points. Final match in a single elimination round will be a 11 point, best 2 out of 3 format. 

Brackets: All events will begin with Round Robin. We use them for seeding and elimination as needed. You are guarenteed to play at least three matches in any event. Top 2 players/ teams in each group will play the playoff. The next two players/ teams may play in the Consolation Round based on court avaiability. 

Early Birds: Earlybirds who sign up before May 31st will get a Free LLP Shirt! The first 50 players will pay $40 for 1st event and $15 for additional events. No Hidden Fees! Price will increase after that.

T-Shirts and Merch: You can buy LLP T-shirts and other Merch at deeply discounted price at the tournament. If you are not playing in the event, but want to purchase them, you can buy it at a2mpickleball.com.   

Medals and Prizes: There will be medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each event. All Gold medal winners will get a discounted entry to the next event. All 5.0 Winners will get additional prizes (TBD). 

MVPs: Two MVPs (one for Men and Women) will get a free Paddle or Merch from the sponsors. We need at least 150 players in the tournament to get the MVP prizes. 

Coupons: If you are driving more than 2hours, please use 2HOURDR coupon to get 20% off the registration fee! If multuple family members coming from the same household, please use FAMILY5OFF to get $5 off each player. Coupons not valid during Earlybird offer and can't be combined. 

Medical Waiver: By registering to this event, you are signing a medial waiver form electronically. You don't need to print the form and bring it to the event. 

Rain out/ Weather: In case of rain, some Friday matches will be played on Sunday. Matches may be delayed up to 3 hours before cancelling. Players will get discounted entry for the cancelled events to our next tournament in the area. No refund will be given. 

Withdraw/ Refunds: You can withdraw from the tournament and get a refund with 10% pricessig fee until the Withdraw/ Refund Date. After that date, no refunds will be given. 

If you have any questions, please text 678-654-3778 or email to admin@a2msports.com.