“Amateur Pickleball State Championship Series" powered by the Carvana PPA Tour!

Which state has the best pickleball players in 2025?

The answer will be revealed soon with a set of tournaments conducted across all 50 states. Come to the World Championships where the Champions Division will feature all the medalists from each division nationwide battling against each other for pickleball supremacy.

Why should I play in the Amateur Pickleball State Championship Series?

Participating in the Amateur Pickleball State Championship Series powered by the Carvana PPA Tour offers players a unique and thrilling opportunity to showcase their skills on a bigger stage, contributing to the vibrant and growing pickleball community.

The series, spanning all 50 states, provides an inclusive platform for players of varying ages and skill levels to engage in spirited competition while fostering camaraderie among enthusiasts across the nation.

The prospect of earning a coveted spot in the year-end World Championships in Dallas, TX adds an extra layer of excitement and motivation. The Champions Division brings together the best players from across the world, offering a grand stage for the ultimate showdown and the quest for pickleball supremacy.

Champions Division

Participants who secure skill-level gold at a state championship are eligible for a complimentary registration fee to the 2025 Worlds Championship. This exclusive offer recognizes and rewards excellence in the Champions Division and ensures the best possible competition.

Gold: Free Registration

Silver: 50% off Registration

Bronze: 25% Registration

Divisions Offered

We are excited to offer a range of divisions to cater to players of varying age groups and skill levels:

Skill Levels: 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0

Age Groups: 18U, 19+, 35+, 50+, 60+, 70+

Playing Divisions: MD, WD, MXD, MS, WS

Registration Starts

Early Registration (Mar/Apr/May/June) = $65 + event fees

Registration (July/ Aug 1-10) = $80 + event fees

Late Registration (Aug 11 & later) = $95 + event fees

All Doubles Events are $20 each

All Singles Events are $35 each

Players will utilize "DUPR" rating from their player profile

Friday, Aug 15 - Women's Doubles / Men's Singles

Saturday, Aug 16 - Mixed Doubles / Coed Scramble

Sunday, Aug 17 - Men's Doubles / Women's Singles

Format Details - "Round Robin with Playoffs"

"Pool" play followed by playoffs of the top teams - usually the top 4

If there are fewer than 3 teams/players will be moved into a combined bracket.

Double Round Robin 1 to 15 win by 2 for 3 teams

Games: 1 to 15 win by 2 for brackets 4, 5, or 6 teams

Games: 1 to 11 win by 2 for brackets with 6 or 7 teams

8 or more teams will be split into pools with the top 2 teams go to a playoff round

The new UNDER 3.0 SCRAMBLE division is designed to give everyone, especially those who do

not think they are ready for tournament play, an opportunity to play in a Pickleball tournament

and experience the fun that goes along with it.

The UNDER 3.0 SCRAMBLE is being offered on Saturday August 16th, 2025 as part of the 2025 PPA Ohio Amateur Championships. Partners will be rotated so you might find yourself your future Doubles Partner, or just a new Pickleball friend.

Registration is easy and will take less than 5 minutes.

To Register:

First, you need to go to DUPR and set up a FREE account. (Required to use pickelball.com)

The go to pickleball.com and Create a FREE Profile.

You will be asked if you have an email with your DUPR account and after saying YES...

They will be LINKED together.

Then simply register on pickleball.com for the 2025 PPA Ohio Amateur Championships under

the UNDER 3.0 SCRAMBLE Division.

Registration fee $65early/$80reg + $20 event fee = $85 or $100

But, because this is a new offering, you will receive a REBATE to your credit card at the conclusion of the tournament to offset the cost to $50 (plus the $5 service fee).

So, if you want to feel the Tournament experience, but don’t think you are good enough,

or maybe a little intimidated, don't have a partner, then the UNDER 3.0 SCRAMBLE is the solution.

Just play a little PICKLE, have some FUN, and take home a MEDAL!

Note: This division is a non-qualifier for PPA Worlds.

Any help with registration email: pickleballisgreat.brianb@gmail.com

Pickleball Is Great reserves the right to refuse service at anytime

Tournament Director may need to combine and adjust brackets as needed.

CANCELLATION DEADLINE: 8/10/25

If you withdraw before the CANCELLATION DEADLINE above, you will be issued a refund (with a $20 processing fee deducted). Refunds will be issued at the conclusion of the tournament. No refund of the Pickleball Tournaments Service fee.