PPA Tour Australia: Melbourne Championships

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Melbourne GET READY! PPA Tour Australia and MLP Australia are returning in 2024.

From November 8th - 10th, we'll be hosting our PPA Tour Australia: Melbourne Open at the wonderful Centenary Park in Frankston Nth, Melbourne. With a record-breaking $100k+ in prize money up for grabs at this event, the 2024 season two finale is heating up!

Don't miss the action and excitement of MLP Australia as the region's top players battle it out each afternoon over three days to be crowned Champions for Event 3. We will also see the debut of the MLPA Masters 50+ challenge happening each morning at the venue.

ABOUT PPA TOUR AUSTRALIA
PPA Tour Australia is the official Professional Pickleball League of Australia featuring the top players, highest prize money, and best events across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia - with over $700,000 up for grabs across six events in 2024.

FORMAT AND EVENTS
PPA Tour Australia offers exciting and competitive formats for all athletes from aspiring amateurs in our Open, Masters (50+), Juniors (Under 16) categories, to our elite Pro division.

- PRO: The Highest level of Pro Pickleball in Australia, New Zealand, and Asia.

- OPEN: Compete in our Open Tour format, designed for the next generation of pickleball champions rated 3.5+, open to all ages.

- MASTERS: Join our Masters Tour for athletes aged 50 and above, rated 3.5+.

- JUNIORS: Showcase your talent in our Juniors Tour, for Rising Stars under 16.

REGISTRATION
General player and spectator registration opens on Thursday 11th June at 12pm AEDT.

EVENT SCHEDULE
Click on the Events Link above for a full description of each event when registration opens.

Friday 8th Nov:
- 7:30 am, Pro Men’s and Women’s Singles
- 10:30 am, Open Men’s and Women’s Singles
- 12:30 pm, Masters 50+ Men's and Women's Singles
- 4:30 pm, Junior Boys and Girls Singles
- 3:00pm, MLP Australia Pro Teams Event

Saturday 9th Nov:
- 7:30 am, Pro Men's and Women's Doubles
- 10:30 am, Open Men’s and Women’s Doubles
- 12:30 pm, Masters 50+ Men's and Women's Doubles
- 4:30 pm, Junior Co-Ed Doubles
- 3:00 pm, MLP Australia Pro Teams Event

Sunday 10th Nov:
- 7:30 am, Pro Mixed Doubles
- 10:30 am, Open Mixed Doubles
- 12:30 pm, Masters 50+ Mixed Doubles
- 3:00 pm, MLP Australia Pro Teams Finals

Additional Information

PRO FORMAT
The registration deadline for PPA Tour Australia Pro Events is Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Qualifying rounds for PPA Pro Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles will take place at 5 pm the evening before the event date if required, based on the number of registrations.

- All athletes register via the qualifier for PPA Pro Events.
- Contracted MLPA/PPA Pro players receive automatic entry into the PRO Main Draw.
- Non-contracted players who sign up with contracted players will receive the next preference (based on - contracted players' PPA Ranking).
- Non-contracted players will then fill the remaining spots based on PPA Rankings Points, then DUPR.

Qualifier rounds take place when the overall team number (or player number for singles) exceeds a certain limit.

24 teams (or players for singles) in the Main Draw: We will run a qualifier for 8 teams (or players for singles) to qualify for the Main Draw of 32. (If draw capacity allows, a 40-team draw may be run)

After pro registration closes, we will determine how many teams/players get an automatic bid into the main draw, which will determine the size of the main draw and the qualifier rounds. Players will be notified by Wednesday, October 23, following the pro registration deadline whether they are in the main draw or the qualifier rounds.

PPA Pro Qualifier Format:
Single Elimination 2/3 to 11, win by 2.
Starting 5 pm the evening before the registered event.

PPA Pro Main Draw Format:
Single Elimination 2/3 to 11, win by 2.
The losers of the semis will play a bronze medal match.
Losers of Round 32 or 24 move into the Points draw if they nominate they will not drop into the Open Draw.

OPEN AND MASTERS FORMAT (3.5+)
Skill Levels 3.5+ will play Double Elimination with no come-around (i.e., if a team loses a match, the best they can do is bronze. They cannot come around to win the gold).

Main Draw:
Matches consist of a best of 3 game format with each game to 11, win by 2 points.

Consolation:
Each match consists of one game to 15, win by 2 points, except for the final match which determines 3rd place.

Entry Fee:
$80.00/player, the First event is free.
- Pro Qualification Event - $20 each.
- Pro 4.5+: Second and Third Events are $20.00 each.
- Masters 50+: Second and Third Events are $10.00 each.
- Open 3.5+: Second and Third Events are $10.00 each.

Location:
Frankston Centenary Park,
240 Centenary Park Dr, Victoria

Parking: Available on-site and free

Please note: The event schedule and format are subject to change. While times have been listed, tournament organisers may delay or change the event schedule and format due to extended match times, numbers, and/or potential weather delays. Please consider this when planning your travel for the tournament.

Spots are limited, so register now - we can't wait to see you there! Follow us for more information at PPA Tour Australia and MLP Australia:

PPA Tour Australia and MLP Australia
website. www.ppatour.com.au
instagram. @ppatour.australia and @mlp.australia

Health & Safety

Your health and safety are our top priorities at PPA Tour Australia. As you participate in any of our events, we kindly request that you carefully read and understand the Terms and Conditions outlined in the event waiver.

By participating in any PPA Tour Australia and MLP Australia Event, you are deemed to have accepted and agreed to these Terms and Conditions, just as if you had agreed to them in writing. If you do not agree to these Terms, we kindly ask that you refrain from participating in any PPA Tour Australia and MLP Australia Event.

We are committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants, and we appreciate your cooperation in adhering to our health and safety guidelines. Thank you for your understanding and support.

Prize Money

PRIZE MONEY
PPA Tour Australia and MLP Australia are thrilled to announce a prize pool of over $100,000 for our upcoming tournament! With $30,000 allocated, Pro (total $24,000) and Masters 50+ Categories (total $6,000), there will be plenty of opportunities for top-level competition. We have an additional $78,000 allocated for our MLP Australia Pro Teams Event. Please see the detailed breakdown below

PRO:
Pro Men's Singles total = $2,400
Gold: $1,200
Silver: $800
Bronze: $400

Pro Women's Singles total = $2,400
Gold: $1,200
Silver: $800
Bronze: $400

Pro Men's Doubles total = $4,800
Gold: $2,400 ($1,200 each)
Silver: $1,600 ($800 each)
Bronze: $800 ($400 each)

Pro Women's Doubles total: $4,800
Gold: $2,400 ($1,200 each)
Silver: $1,600 ($800 each)
Bronze: $800 ($400 each)

Pro Mixed Doubles total = $4,800
Gold: $2,400 ($1,200 each)
Silver: $1,600 ($800 each)
Bronze: $800 ($400 each)

Masters 50+ Men's Singles total = $800
Gold $400
Silver $240
Bronze $160

Masters 50+ Women's Singles = $800
Gold $400
Silver $240
Bronze $160

Masters 50+ Men's Doubles = $1400
Gold $600 ($300 each)
Silver $500 ($250 each)
Bronze $300 ($150 each)

Masters 50+ Women's Doubles= $1400
Gold $600 ($300 each)
Silver $500 ($250 each)
Bronze $300 ($150 each)

Masters 50+ Mixed Doubles = $1600
Gold $800 ($400 each)
Silver $500 ($250 each)
Bronze $300 ($150 each)

PPA Tour Australia's Overall Rankings Bonus:
Players will accumulate points from all events in 2024, including the upcoming Gold Coast, Vietnam, and Melbourne. PPAA-signed players receive 100% of the Rankings Race Bonus available at each tier. Non-PPAA-signed players receive 50%, with the remaining 50% distributed to PPAA-signed players from 6th place onwards in $200 instalments until all extra prize money has been awarded.

Men's Overall ($7,400):
1. $4000
2. $1200
3. $1000
4. $800
5. $400

Women's Overall ($7,400):
1. $4000
2. $1200
3. $1000
4. $800
5. $400

Refund Policy

PPA Tour Australia will provide full refunds up to the close of registration (excluding transaction and service fees).

After registration closes, the provision of a medical certificate will ensure a full refund minus the transaction and service charges.

General withdrawal after the close of registration will result in a $80 registration payment being retained by PPA Tour Australia to cover costs incurred.

Once draws and times are published (1 week prior), no refund will be given, except when a medical certificate can be provided.

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