June 23, 2026: The USA may be co-hosting the FIFA World Cup right now and that likely has given Matt DiDomizio an idea to host a version of his own at his Berlin, Connecticut cancha.
Matt has finalized the date of the event for October 2nd thru the 4th that was formally announced today. The three-day event will be hosted over the first weekend of the month, a beautiful time of the year for the Nutmeg state.
The event is looking for players nationally and internationally with a “Pick your Partner” , “double elimination” format.
A Singles Event will start Friday at 12 noon.
A Doubles Event will start Saturday at 9am.
Sunday kicks off at 10am, with the Playoffs and Finals for those that qualify.
First and Second place will be rewarded with trophies for the Singles and Doubles for the Elite and Major Divisions.
DiDomizio is asking for players to wear WHITE PANTS with TEAM JERSEYS of same color is highly recommended.
Entry fees have been announced at:
$75.00 for Singles and $150 for Doubles ($75 a player) for all local players.
Those travelling get a discount with fees at $50 for Singles and $100 for Doubles ($50 per player).
To sign up, you must contact Matt directly (call or text) at 860-335-6346. He urges that Tea, spots will be limited so get you teams together and sign up early.
The Pelota Press, which has been in hiatus for the past 2 ½ months due to a serious knee injury that will sideline yours truly for a year from playing jai-alai again, is hoping to cover the event live – if he is able to get on a plane and drive a car. The injury was his first ever and happened right on the cancha while n his 50th year of playing jai-alai. It involved dreadful 4-day stint in the hospital for the first time ever in addition.
Jeff “Laca” Conway
National Jai-Alai Association
