2023 U.S. NATIONAL JAI-ALAI CHAMPIONSHIP


August 11 - 13

The U.S. National Jai-Alai Championship brings the focus of an international sport to the Magic City of Miami, Florida. U.S. bred athletes take the court to fight it out in an epic battle of skill, speed and athletic prowess to dominate The World’s Fastest Game – Jai-Alai.



2023 WINNERS


Professionals Singles Champion

Goixerri
Ekaitz Mendizabal

Professionals Doubles Champions

Goixerri & Aratz
Ekaitz Mendizabal & Aratz Mendizabal

Masters Singles Champion

Ant
Anthony Sutton

Masters Doubles Champions

Rastock & Conrado
Stephen Rastocky & Alfonso Diaz

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RULES & REQUIREMENTS

  • All players must be United States citizens [Photocopy of Passport or Birth Certificate required with Entry Form].
  • Players must be at least 18 years old.
  • Players must sign a liability waiver and image release form.
  • Players must wear an approved helmet.
  • Video required with Entry Form if player is not known to the Selection Committee.
  • The Selection Committee has final determination of entrants should the Championship entries exceed the available playing slots.
  • Practice time will be available.
  • There will be a 1-minute warm-up before each match.

   

TOURNAMENT FORMAT & PRIZES

MASTERS DIVISION

August 11 & 13

Open to amateurs and former professionals who have not played professionally since January 1, 2019 and professionals who are age 50 or older

    Amateurs Singles and Doubles Prize Money
  • 1st Place: $1,000
  • 2nd Place: $500

Limited to 32 Singles entries
Limited to 14 Doubles teams
All matches played to 6 points
Finals played to 7 points
There will be a Playback bracket in Doubles only

PROFESSIONAL TOURNAMENT

August 12 & 13

Open to current professional players and former professional players who have played professionally since January 1, 2019 and professionals who are under age 50

    Professionals Singles Prize Money
  • 1st Place: $7,500
  • 2nd Place: $2,500

    Professionals Doubles Prize Money
  • 1st Place: $10,000
  • 2nd Place: $5,000

Limited to 24 Singles entries
Limited to 16 Doubles teams
All matches played to 7 points
Finals played to 9 points


VENUE

Magic City Casino
450 NW 37th Avenue Miami, FL 33125

usnjacinfo@wflagler.com

FRONTON FEATURES
Glass walls at the front of back of court
120’ L x 40’ W

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CLOSEST AIRPORTS


Miami International Airport (MIA) – 2.3 miles

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport – 28.8 miles


NEARBY HOTELS


LUXURY

The Ritz Carlton Coconut Grove (5 Star) – 4.5 miles
3300 SW 27th Ave, Miami, FL 33133


EB Hotel (4 Star) – 2.7 miles
4299 NW 36th St, Miami, FL 33166


Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon (4 Star) – 3 miles
5101 Blue Lagoon Dr, Miami, FL 33126


Pullman Miami Airport (4 Star) – 2.6 miles
5800 Blue Lagoon Dr, Miami, FL 33126

MODERATE

Best Western Premier Miami International Airport (3.5 Star) – 1 mile
4100 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33134


Crowne Plaza Miami Airport (3.5 Star) – 1 mile
950 NW 42nd Ave, Miami, FL 33126


Miami Airport Marriott/Courtyard by Marriott (3 Star) – 1 mile
1201 NW Le Jeune Rd Building A, Miami, FL 33126


Sheraton Miami Airport (3 Star) – 1.7 miles
3900 NW 21st St, Miami, FL 33142


VALUE

Red Roof PLUS+ Miami Airport (2 Star) – 2.4 miles
3401 NW LeJeune Rd, Miami, FL 33142


La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Miami Airport East (2 Star) – 2.6 miles
3501 NW 42nd Ave, Miami, FL 33142


Days Inn by Wyndham Miami Airport North (2 Star) – 3.3 miles
4767 NW 36th St, Miami, FL 33166