Inaugural Oklahoma Open Pickleball Tournament: A Grand Slam of Skill and Excitement

Champs Pickleball, the premier pickleball destination in Oklahoma, is thrilled to announce the first ever "Oklahoma Open" Pickleball Tournament. Set to launch with electrifying competition, this landmark event will take place at the Champs Pickleball facility in Oklahoma City.

With a generous combined grand prize of $70,000 and the coveted Golden Ticket to the prestigious Summer Smash Grand Slam in August, the Oklahoma Open is poised to set the benchmark for pickleball tournaments in the region.

Double the Challenge, Double the Opportunity

Embracing the intensity and competitive spirit of pickleball, the Oklahoma Open will feature a double-elimination format, ensuring players have multiple opportunities to showcase their prowess. Competitors will battle it out in the main bracket, with the victorious advancing, and the vanquished having a redemption path through the losers bracket. This format promises to keep the stakes high and the matches exhilarating from start to finish.

Fair Play, Fair Payouts

The Oklahoma Open prides itself on its equitable payout structure. Doubles and singles brackets will award equal payouts per player, ensuring that every participant's skill and effort are duly rewarded. Teams triumphing in combined brackets will receive a singular payout, recognizing their collective success.

Golden Rewards for Golden Players

Champions in both doubles and singles categories will not only bask in glory but will also receive a 2-month Executive Champs Pickleball Membership, valued at $200 per player. But the rewards don't end there; gold medalists will also secure their Golden Ticket for entry into the Summer Smash Grand Slam Tournament – a chance to shine among the elite in August ($150 value).

Weathering the Unexpected

The Oklahoma Open is prepared for the unpredictable. Should the weather intervene, the tournament will refer to approved USAPA rules to determine placements and prize distribution. In scenarios where matches fall short of determining clear placements, the resolution of prize distribution will be collaboratively decided by tournament directors and the remaining contenders, ensuring fairness and transparency.

Disclaimer: Minimum Participation Requirement for Full Prize Eligibility

Please be advised that to qualify for the full array of awards at the "Oklahoma Open" Pickleball Tournament, including the 6-month Executive Champs Pickleball Membership, each bracket must consist of a minimum of 16 players or 8 teams. In the event that any bracket does not meet this minimum participation threshold, the participating players or teams within that bracket will remain eligible to receive the Golden Ticket into the Summer Smash Grand Slam Tournament. However, they will not receive the 6-month Executive Membership.

Commitment to Excellence

As an official event, the tournament will adhere strictly to USAPA rules, maintaining the highest standards of play and sportsmanship.

Join us for this momentous occasion and be part of pickleball history. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a newcomer to the sport, the Oklahoma Open welcomes you to a celebration of agility, strategy, and community.

Oklahoma Open ($70k Prizes) At Champs Pickleball

March 21-24, 2024

WOMENS, MENS AND MIXED DOUBLES EVENTS

Double Elimination Skill/Age You can register 'up 1.0 points' in skill level, if desired. For example, if your UTPR/DUPR is 3.0, you are eligible to play in the 3.0 skill level event, the 3.5 skill event, or the 4.0 skill event - but NOT the 4.5 skill level event (as that is over 1.0 points). You can register 'down' in age events.

Skill 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0 (Open). Age 18+, 35+, 50+, 60+, 70+ (double elimination)

Women Singles, Women Skinny Singles, Women Doubles, Men Singles, Men Skinny Singles, Men Doubles, and Mixed Doubles

18+ 2.5

18+ 3.0

18+ 3.5

18+ 4.0

18+ 4.5

18+ 5.0 (Open)

Women Singles, Women Skinny Singles, Women Doubles, Men Singles, Men Skinny Singles, Men Doubles, and Mixed Doubles

35+ 2.5

35+ 3.0

35+ 3.5

35+ 4.0

35+ 4.5

35+ 5.0 (Open)

Women Singles, Women Skinny Singles, Women Doubles, Men Singles, Men Skinny Singles, Men Doubles, and Mixed Doubles

50+ 2.5

50+ 3.0

50+ 3.5

50+ 4.0

50+ 4.5

50+ 5.0 (Open)

Women Singles, Women Skinny Singles, Women Doubles, Men Singles, Men Skinny Singles, Men Doubles, and Mixed Doubles

60+ 2.5

60+ 3.0

60+ 3.5

60+ 4.0

60+ 4.5

60+ 5.0 (Open)

Women Singles, Women Skinny Singles, Women Doubles, Men Singles, Men Skinny Singles, Men Doubles, and Mixed Doubles

70+ 2.5

70+ 3.5

70+ 4.0

70+ 4.5

70+ 5.0 (Open)

Player's age as of: 12/31/23

Minimum Age of Player: 8

Cancellation Deadline 3/1/2024

Players withdrawing from the tournament prior to 3/1/2024 (February 29th at midnight) will be subject to a $15 Admin Fee. No refunds given after 3/1/2024 12:01 am.

Golden Rewards for Golden Players

Champions in both doubles and singles categories will not only bask in glory but will also receive a 2-month Executive Champs Pickleball Membership, valued at $200 per player. But the rewards don't end there; gold medalists will also secure their Golden Ticket for entry into the Summer Smash Grand Slam Tournament – a chance to shine among the elite in August ($150 Value).

Disclaimer: Minimum Participation Requirement for Full Prize Eligibility

Please be advised that to qualify for the full array of awards at the "Oklahoma Open" Pickleball Tournament, including the 6-month Executive Champs Pickleball Membership, each bracket must consist of a minimum of 16 players or 8 teams. In the event that any bracket does not meet this minimum participation threshold, the participating players or teams within that bracket will remain eligible to receive the Golden Ticket into the Summer Smash Grand Slam Tournament. However, they will not receive the 6-month Executive Membership.