PPA Tour: Auckland NZ

Description

AUCKLAND GET READY! We are excited to venture across the ditch for our very first Pacific Pro International! Pacific Pickleball League's Open, Masters and Futures events in collaboration with the Pickleball Australia Association (PAA) will run across the three days of competition.

In addition we bring Event 2 of the 2024 Major League Pickleball Australia (MLP Australia) season. With our 12 Pro Teams and and $108,000 in prize money up for grabs at this event, the 2024 season is poised to deliver unmatched excitement and showcase the highest level of competition in the country!

Join us at the Albany Tennis Park in Auckland, New Zealand from March 29th -31st

REGISTRATION
General player and spectator registration opens on Monday 18th February at 8am AEDT, so mark your calendars! Save some money with early bird pricing available until Monday 23rd February.

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

Friday 29th March:
- 8am Open Men’s and Women’s Singles
- 10am Futures Men’s and Women’s Singles
- 12pm Masters 50+ Men's and Women's Singles
- 2:30pm MLP Australia Pro Teams Event

Saturday 30th March:
- 8am Open Men's and Women's Doubles
- 10am Futures Men’s and Women’s Doubles
- 12pm Masters 50+ Men's and Women's Doubles
- 2:30pm MLP Australia Pro Teams Event

Sunday 31st March:
- 8am Open Mixed Doubles
- 10am Futures Mixed Doubles
- 12pm Masters 50+ Mixed Doubles
- 2:30pm MLP Australia Pro Teams Finals

Additional Information

DETAILS
The Open division will be made up of the top 14 ranked teams (22 for mixed doubles) that register. The remaining two spots will be filled by wildcards. The wildcard application can be made by completing the wildcard application form and submitting 2 days prior to registration closing (link will be provided here when registrations open). They will then be reviewed by the PPL / PAA tournament committee to determine the successful teams.

Wildcard Application: Link https://forms.gle/LN3Wde4YP1DAEWSv6

Any team that does not qualify for the Open division will be permitted to play in the Futures division. The champion team for the Futures division receives automatic entry into the Open for the next Pacific Pro event.

Skill:
Open - 4.0 and above (at least one partner must be a 4.0 and above to register)
Futures - 3.5 and above
Masters - 3.5 and above

Teams per event:
- 16 Individuals for Singles events,
- 16 Teams of 2 for each Doubles event, 24 for Mixed Doubles event
*Some events may expand to additional teams if there are more than 6 teams on the waitlist at the required rating level
**Events with less than 4 Teams/ Players entered will not run and the entry fee refunded.

Please note the event schedule and format is subject to change, and that 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 make sure to consider this when planning your travel for the tournament.

Spots are limited so register to make sure you can join us in Sydney for what promises to be the event of the year. We can't wait to see you there!

Entry Fee: $80.00/player (early bird $60.00/player), the First event is free.
- Opens: Second and Third Events are $20.00 each.
- Masters 50+: Second and Third Events are $10.00 each.
- Futures 3.5+: Second and Third Events are $10.00 each


LOCATION
Albany Tennis Park
321 Oteha Valley Road, Albany, Auckland 0632, New Zealand

Parking: Available on-site and free

Pacific Pickleball League and MLP Australia
website. pacificpickleball.net
instagram. @pacific.pickleball

Weather

Please note the event schedule and format is subject to change, and that 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 make sure to take this into consideration when planning your travel for the tournament.

Health & Safety

Your health and safety are our top priorities at Pacific Pickleball. 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 Pacific Pickleball 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 Pacific Pickleball 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
Pacific Pickleball League and MLP Australia are thrilled to announce a prize pool of $108,000 for our upcoming tournament! With $30,000 allocated for Open (total $24,000) and Masters 50+ Categories (total $6,000), there will be plenty of opportunities for top-level competition and competition. We have an additional $78,000 allocated for our MLP Australia Pro Teams Event.

Check out the detailed breakdown below for the PPL Open and Masters 50+ prize money distribution in each category:

Open Men's Singles total = $4,000
Gold: $2,000
Silver: $1,200
Bronze: $800

Open Women's Singles total = $4,000
Gold: $2,000
Silver: $1,200
Bronze: $800

Open Men's Doubles total = $5,000
Gold: $2,500 ($1,250 each)
Silver: $1,500 ($750 each)
Bronze: $1,000 ($500 each)

Open Women's Doubles total: $5,000
Gold: $2,500 ($1,250 each)
Silver: $1,500 ($750 each)
Bronze: $1,000 ($500 each)

Open Mixed Doubles total = $6,000
Gold: $3,000 ($1,500 each)
Silver: $2000 ($1,000 each)
Bronze: $1000 ($500 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)

Refund Policy

Pacific Pickleball will provide full refunds up to the close of registration (excluding transaction and service fees).

After registration closes, the provision of 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 Pacific Pickleball 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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