UQ Sport (Tennis Centre), Brisbane - Blair Drive St Lucia, Queensland 4067 Australia
All start times are subject to change and events might be merged or split based on event registration.
Description
PRO PICKLEBALL IS BACK! Witness history in the making at Pacific Pro Brisbane 23'! Pacific Pickleball League, in partnership with Pickleball Australia Association (PAA), is excited to offer the highest level of competition and prize money in the southern hemisphere - $50,000!
Join us at the prestigious UQ Sport in the heart of Brisbane from September 8th-10th for the first-ever Pacific Pro Pickleball event in the city. Don't miss the action and excitement of our BRAND NEW teams and format - including the Sydney Smash (captained by Mitch Hargreaves), Gold Coast Glory (captained by Sarah Burr) Melbourne Mavericks (captained by Aaron Blitz)) and last but not least - the local debut of the incredible Brisbane Breakers Pro Pickleball Team, captained by Ludovica Sciaky.
General player and spectator registration opens on Thursday 3rd August at 5pm AEST, so mark your calendars!
Event Schedule and Start Times:
Friday 8th September:
- Masters 50+ Men's and Women's Single's: 2pm
Saturday 9th September:
- Open Men's and Women's Double's: 8am
- Masters 50+ Men's and Women's Double's: 10am
- PPL Pro Teams Event: 1pm-7pm
Sunday 10th September:
- Open Mixed Double's: 8am
- Masters 50+ Mixed Double's: 10am
- Open Men's and Women's Single's: 1pm
Open and Masters Format: Double Elimination Tournament
Score Format:
- Winners Bracket: Best 2 out of 3, All games to 11 win by 2
- Consolation Bracket: Game to 15 win by 2
- Gold/Silver/Bronze Matches: Best 2 out of 3, All games to 11 win by 2
Skill:
Open - 4.0 and above
Masters - 3.5 and above
Entry Fee: $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.
Spectators Tickets (Free!): https://pacificprobrisbane23.eventbrite.com.au/
Location:
UQ Sport Tennis Centre,
Blair Dr, St Lucia QLD 4067
Teams per event:
- 16 Individuals for Singles events,
- 16 Teams of 2 for each Doubles event, 24 for Mixed Doubles event
Prize: $50,000 total across the event.
Parking: Available on-site, $2.50 per hour. QR code to be made available to access daily parking rate.
Spots are limited so register to make sure you can join us in Brisbane for what promises to be the event of the year. We can't wait to see you there!
Pacific Pickleball
website. pacificpickleball.net
instagram. @pacific.pickleball
Additional Information
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 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 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
Pacific Pickleball is thrilled to announce an exciting prize pool of $50,000 for our upcoming tournament! With $20,000 allocated for Open (total $14,000) and Masters 50+ Categories (total $6,000), there will be plenty of opportunities for top-level competition and thrilling pickleball action. We have $30,000 For our launch of the Pacific Pickleball League Pro Teams Event too!
Check out the detailed breakdown below for the Open and Masters 50+ prize money distribution in each category:
Open Men's Singles total = $2000
Gold $1000
Silver $600
Bronze $400
Open Women's Singles = $2000
Gold $1000
Silver $600
Bronze $400
Open Men's Doubles = $3000
Gold $1500 ($750 each)
Silver $900 ($450 each)
Bronze $600 ($300 each)
Open Women's Doubles = $3000
Gold $1500 ($750 each)
Silver $900 ($450 each)
Bronze $600 ($300 each)
Open Mixed Doubles = $4000
Gold $2000 ($1000 each)
Silver $1400 ($700 each)
Bronze $600 ($300 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 $60 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.
Venue Information
UQ Sport (Tennis Centre), Brisbane
Blair Drive
St Lucia
Queensland 4067
Australia
Surface Type: Tennis Hardcourt Surface
Play Area Type: Indoor & Outdoor
Net Type: Portable
Number of Courts: 16
Parking: Paid Parking
$2.50 per hour
Details
Officiated Type
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Medal Matches
Max Events Per Registration
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3
Guaranteed Games Per Event
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2