USA Pickleball, the National Governing Body for the sport of pickleball in the United States, is set to host the second annual Diamond Amateur Championship presented by Fortune Tires from December 3-10 at Pictona in Holly Hill, Florida.
Well Over A Thousand Players
A total of 1,192 players aged 12 to 84 will compete, representing 48 states and the District of Columbia, plus several different countries, including Canada, Puerto Rico, and Costa Rica. The participant split stands at 53% male and 47% female.
Mike Nealy, USA Pickleball’s CEO, anticipates a stellar close to the 2023 tournament season with the Diamond Amateur Championship.
“We look forward to rounding out the 2023 tournament season with a phenomenal event and one of our most prestigious amateur competitions, the Diamond Amateur Championship presented by Fortune Tires,” he said.
“The inaugural edition of this event was a triumph and welcomed such a variety of players in their teens to their 80s from all across America. We similarly look forward to seeing our community, volunteers, and referees return to Florida to finish the year strong.”
Winners will secure pre-registration for the 2024 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships. Details on the 2024 event will be released in due course.
Pictona Directors Rainer and Julie Martens were delighted to welcome players back to Pictona.
“With last year’s event being such a success, we are delighted to welcome our players from all around the country back to Pictona’s facilities,” they said.
“The Diamond Amateur Championship welcomes some of the best amateur players in the nation to compete over a week-long event, and we couldn’t be happier to host this tournament once more.”
Format
All events, including singles, will use a pool-play format. In the event of there being insufficient teams to fill the pools, a round-robin bracket will be employed.
The schedule is detailed below:
12/3/23 – Women’s Doubles Seniors (60+)
12/4/23 – Mixed Doubles Seniors (60+)
12/5/23 – Men’s Doubles Seniors (60+)
12/6/23 – Women’s & Men’s Singles Seniors (60+)
12/7/23 – Women’s Doubles (19-59)
12/8/23 – Mixed Doubles (19-59)
12/9/23 – Men’s Doubles (19-59)
12/10/23 – Women’s & Men’s Singles (19-59)
Pictona at Holly Hill is a hub for pickleball and diverse recreational pursuits and offers physical activity, health education, and community bonding.
The facility boasts over 300 free introductory classes and has hosted 25 tournaments. Its Metro Health Stadium, housing a championship court, accommodates 1,200 spectators.
Volunteering opportunities for the tournament are available. Additional information on the 2023 Diamond Amateur Championship can be found on the event registration website.
About USA Pickleball
USA Pickleball serves as the sport’s National Governing Body in the U.S., overseeing rules, tournaments, rankings, and promotional materials. Its mission centers on fostering pickleball’s growth in the U.S. and territories, operating as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation.
About Pictona at Holly Hill
Pictona at Holly Hill boasts a 49-court pickleball facility catering to the greater Daytona Beach region. With a mix of courts, lessons, and recreational activities, Pictona offers inclusive opportunities for all ages and skill levels, including free public access to its recreational courts.
