SYDNEY GET READY! We're thrilled to announce our return to Sydney with Pacific Pickleball Leagues Open and Masters events in partnership with Pickleball Australia Association (PAA), and our groundbreaking Pro Teams format with the city's first introduction to Major League Pickleball Australia (MLP Australia). With record prize money up for grabs and the highest level of competition in the country, our 2023 season is set to be more thrilling than ever!

Join us at the Blacktown Tennis Centre Stanhope in Sydney, Australia from October 20th-22nd for our second Pacific Pro Pickleball event in the city.

Don't miss the action and excitement of MLP Australia as the region's top players battle it out - including the Brisbane Breakers (captained by Ludovica Sciaky), Gold Coast Glory (captained by Sarah Burr) Melbourne Mavericks (captained by Aaron Blitz)) and the local debut of the Sydney Smash Pro Pickleball Team, captained by Mitch Hargreaves

General player and spectator registration opens on Monday 18th September at 12pm AEST, so mark your calendars!

Event Schedule and Start Times:

Friday 20th October:

- Masters 50+ Men's and Women's Single's: 11am

Saturday 21st October:

- Open Men's and Women's Double's: 8:30am

- Masters 50+ Men's and Women's Double's: 10:00am

- PPL Pro Teams Event: 1pm-8:30pm

Sunday 22nd October:

- Open Mixed Double's: 8:30am

- Masters 50+ Mixed Double's: 10:00am

- 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://pacificprosydney23.eventbrite.com.au/

Location:

Blacktown Tennis Centre Stanhope

Sentry Drive, Stanhope Gardens NSW 2768

Teams per event:

- 16 Individuals for Singles events,

- 16 Teams of 2 for each Doubles event, 24 for Mixed Doubles event

Prize Pool: $60,000 total across the event (Details below)

Parking: Available on-site.

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!

Pacific Pickleball League and MLP Australia

website. pacificpickleball.net

instagram. @pacific.pickleball

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.

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.

Pacific Pickleball League and MLP Australia are thrilled to announce a prize pool of $60,000 for our Sydney 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 action. We have an additional $40,000 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 = $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)

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.