ROOKIE’S ON THE COURT

A Rookie’s pickleball tournament in partnership with Ivy Hill

Attention all pickleball enthusiasts! Rookie’s is hosting our first-ever pickleball tournament and you won’t want to miss it! Join us on May 7th from 1-6 at Ivy Hill Golf Club. Check-in will begin at 12:30.

Round Robin: 32 Teams

The tournament will start with a round robin stage where each team will play three games against different opponents. Each game will consist of 1 set to 11 points straight, or to the 20 minute mark. Teams will self-regulate and will report their scores to Rookie’s at the end of each match. At the end of the round robin, teams will be seeded based on overall record with score differential serving as a tie breaker. 16 teams will advance to the single elimination tournament.

Estimated time: 1:00 - 3:40 pm

Single Elimination: Top 16 Teams

In the single elimination stage, teams will play one game to 15 and must win by two to advance to the next round. The final match will follow a traditional best of three match, where the winner will win two of the three games, and must win each game by two.

Estimated time: 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Spectators Welcome

Spectators and players waiting for their next game are more than welcome to watch the courts! There are areas to cheer on your favorite players, play yard games, and enjoy some ice cream sammies. We know that playing pickleball works up an appetite, so Ivy Hill’s cafe will be open with food and beverages and our Rookie’s ice cream sammies will be available for purchase at the court.

We can’t wait to see you there! Register now to secure your spot in the tournament and join us for a day of fun and competitive pickleball. Oh, did we mention there will be prize packs too?

Space is limited, so register now to secure your team’s spot!

Join us at our Forest location on Wednesday, May 3, from 8:30-11:00 for an album release concert featuring Lucas James.

Lucas James is a twenty-two-year-old passionate singer, songwriter, musician, and producer from Cincinnati, Ohio, currently based in Lynchburg, Virginia. His music ranges from electrifying indie-rock anthems to subdued, acoustic singer-songwriter ballads, consistently spotlighting story-infused lyrics. His music is inspired by the discography of artists like Ben Rector, LIzzy McAlpine, and The 1975. 

In August 2020, Lucas released his self-produced album, “Space Kid”, and on April 28th, 2023, is releasing his new, full-length, story-driven album, “the way you made me wanna dream.” Littered with experiences of young love, friendship, mental health struggles, heartache, and hope, “the way you made me wanna dream” tells one complete, nostalgic story all the way through. 

You can follow Lucas James @lucasjamesthekid on Instagram and Facebook