CONTRIBUTED BY A-O TOURISM
OPELIKA — The Opelika Pickleball Club, in partnership with Auburn-Opelika Tourism, will host more than 400 competitors from 10 states who preregistered for Paddles at the Plex, a four-day tournament to be held Oct. 3-6 at the Sportsplex.
The club, a community organization that promotes the sport of pickleball to individuals and groups of all ages, invites the public to attend as spectators. Admission is free. Food and drink will be available for purchase.
Age brackets are 10+, 30+, 45+, 60+, 65+ and 70+. Skill levels are 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 and 4.5+ (using WPR ratings).
The schedule is as follows:
Thursday, Oct. 3 — senior (60+) men’s singles and senior women’s doubles
Friday, Oct. 4 — men’s doubles and women’s singles
Saturday, Oct. 5 — mixed doubles
Sunday, Oct. 6 — under 60 men’s singles and under 60 women’s doubles
For more information, visit opelikapickleball.com.
