PPA Tour: Brisbane Championships

Description

BRISBANE GET READY! We are excited to head to Queensland for our Season One PPA Championships! PPA Tour’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 3 of the 2024 Major League Pickleball Australia (MLP Australia) season. With 12 Pro Teams and $125k+ in prize money up for grabs at this event, the 2024 season one finale is poised to deliver the best pickleball the region has to offer.

Join us at the Focus Pickleball in Redcliffe, Queensland from May 17th - 19th.

REGISTRATION
General player and spectator registration opens on Tuesday April 9th at 8am AEDT, so mark your calendars! Save some money with early bird pricing available for one week.

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

Friday 17th May:
- 7:30 am Open Men’s and Women’s Singles
- 9:30 am Futures Men’s and Women’s Singles
- 11:30 am Masters 50+ Men's and Women's Singles
- 2:30 pm MLP Australia Pro Teams Event

Saturday 18th May:
- 7:30 am Open Men's and Women's Doubles
- 9:30 am Futures Men’s and Women’s Doubles
- 11:30 am Masters 50+ Men's and Women's Doubles
- 2:30 pm MLP Australia Pro Teams Event

Sunday 19th May:
- 7: 30 am Open Mixed Doubles
- 9:30 am Futures Mixed Doubles
- 11:30 am Masters 50+ Mixed Doubles
- 2:30 pm MLP Australia Pro Teams Finals

Additional Information

DETAILS
The Open division will be made up of the top 14 ranked teams (30 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 PPA / 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 eligible to play in the Futures division. The champion team for the Futures division receives automatic entry into the Open for the next PPA Tour 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, 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
Focus Pickleball Redcliffe
461 Oxley Ave, Redcliffe QLD 4020, Australia

Parking: Available on-site and free

PPA Tour Australia and MLP Australia
website. pacificpickleball.net
instagram. @ppatour.australia and @mlp.australia

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 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
Pacific Pickleball League and MLP Australia are thrilled to announce a prize pool over $150,000 for our upcoming tournament! With $40,000 allocated for Open (total $34,000) and Masters 50+ Categories (total $6,000), there will be plenty of opportunities for top-level competition and competition. We have an additional $114,000 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 = $10,000
Gold: $5,000 ($2,500 each)
Silver: $3,000 ($1,500 each)
Bronze: $2,000 ($1000 each)

Open Women's Doubles total: $10,000
Gold: $5,000 ($2,500 each)
Silver: $3,000 ($1,500 each)
Bronze: $2,000 ($1000 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

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.

Venue Information

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