Second Annual Las Vegas Pickleball Open Sponsored By Plaza Hotel & Casino

As one of the resorts with the most pickleball courts in Las Vegas, Plaza Hotel & Casino is once again the official hotel and title sponsor of the Las Vegas Pickleball Open, which is taking place from 24 to 28 September.

Registration has doubled in the annual competition’s second year, expecting to welcome nearly 650 players. Hundreds of amateur and professional pickleball players from across the United States and around the world, including Japan, Mexico and Canada, will participate in next month’s event. From 12 to 81 years old, players come from many generations.

Many of last year’s champions are returning, including top pros Simone Jardim and Kyle Yates to defend their mixed doubles title.

As one of the most reputable land casinos in America, Plaza is the sponsor of this tournament for the second year in a row. Last year’s tournament exceeded all expectations, and organizers expect this one to be even more successful.

Great Prizes Await Participants

Professional players at the Las Vegas Pickleball Open will compete for a prize package of $25,000 split between grand prize, silver and bronze medalists.

A special grandstand seating for championship matches that will be streamed live on the event website will be constructed by Plaza.

“Pickleball continues to grow in popularity for players young and old. Since we debuted the permanent pickleball courts on the rooftop pool and recreation deck in 2016, the Plaza has built a unique reputation as a premier pickleball destination. Now, we are welcoming hundreds of players from around the globe for this unparalleled tournament that offers players everything: top-notch competition as well as delicious dining options, exciting entertainment, and relaxing accommodations, all in the heart of downtown Las Vegas,” said Jonathan Jossel, CEO of the Plaza Hotel & Casino in Nevada.

Matches

Pickleball Open will offer the following matches:

• Men’s (for both younger and senior ages categories)
• Women’s (for both younger and senior ages categories)
• Mixed amateur doubles
• Mixed and senior (50-plus) professional doubles

Scheduling of the championship matches is yet to be announced, while the other groups will compete daily from 8 AM to 10 PM.

Any of the matches, including the semi-finals and championships, spectators can attend for free.

The Fastest-Growing Racquet Sport in the USA

Pickleball is a combination of tennis, bton and ping pong. It took the country by storm, becoming one of the most popular racquet sports in the States, boasting more than three million players. That number has been growing by more than 10 percent each year over the past decade.

This sport is played with a paddle and a plastic ball with holes, both indoors or outdoors on a bton-sized court and a slightly modified tennis net.

Pickleball has a very interesting name, especially since no is used. s of how the name originated differ.

The tail behind the game’s origin is quite interesting. It has nothing to do with pickles and everything to do with one boring afternoon in Bainbridge Island, Washington.

In the summer of 1965, three dads invented this game with no clue that it will become a popular sport. They just wanted to keep their children entertained by setting up a bton match for their families. The problem was that no one could find the shuttlecock.

By lowering the bton net, fabricating paddles of plywood from a nearby shed and improvising with a Wiffle ball, they unintentionally created a sport that is now favorite entertainment for many.

Nowadays, at last count, there is a total of 3.1 million pickleball players in the US, with 20,933 courts to choose from throughout the 50 states, and growing participation overseas.

Source:

“Plaza Hotel & Casino to host second annual Las Vegas Pickleball Open, Sept. 24-28”, Vlad Poptamas, europeangaming.eu, August 21, 2019.