The Queensland Pickleball Tour is a series of 7 events played in some of Queensland's best locations. The series will offer 19+ Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles, 35+ Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles, 50+Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles and 60+ Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles.

Players can play one singles, one doubles and one mixed doubles event at each tournament.

The QPT at Yeppoon is part of the Yeppoon Pickleball Festival 10 day event held from 18-27th July. Go to www.yeppoonpickleball.com.au to see the full 10 day program.

Round Robin with Playoffs:

4 teams: Single Round Robin with Playoffs for top four teams.

5 teams: Single Round Robin with Playoffs for top four teams.

6 teams: Single Round Robin with Playoffs for top four teams.

7 teams: Single Round Robin with Playoffs for top four teams.

8 teams: 2 pools of 4. Single Round Robin with Playoffs for top two teams from each pool.

9 teams: 1 pool of 4, 1 pool of 5. Single Round Robin with Playoffs for top two teams from each pool.

10 teams: 2 pools of 5. Single Round Robin with Playoffs for top two teams from each pool.

11 teams: 1 pool of 5, 1 pool of 6. Single Round Robin with Playoffs for top two teams from each pool.

12 teams: 2 pools of 6. Single Round Robin with Playoffs for top two teams from each pool.

Pool Play: 1 game to 15, win by 2 or 1 game to 11 win by 2

Playoffs: 1 game to 15, win by 2

Bronze Medal Match: 2/3 games to 11, win by 2

Gold Medal Match: 2/3 games to 11, win by 2

*Events to be combined if there are less than 4 teams in Doubles or less than 4 players in Singles. Tournament organizers possess the right to combine events based on either skill or age to provide the best overall playing experience, given the circumstances.

Ranking points accrued in all 3.5+ and Open events

Gold 100pts

Silver 80pts

Bronze 70pts

4th 60pts

Losing quarterfinalists 40pts

Losing round of 16 20pts

Round robin match win, 3pts

Participation with no win 1pts each game

Any tie on points will be decided using points differentials.

The top three players in each division across singles, doubles and mixed doubles will be announced and crowned at the end of the year.

Yeppoon Pickleball is also pleased to offer Singles 3.0 and under 50+ and Any age

Gender and Mixed doubles 3.0 and Under and 3.0 to 4.0 ages 19+35+50+60+

The Festival Village will have coffee, food and beverages available for of the tournament. Viewing and relaxed seating and shade options will be available, but participants and spectators are more than welcome to bring their own seating.

Live Streaming

Live video and audio of matches will be recorded and broadcast online. Recording equipment

at matches may record your image, voice and other identifying features. Please observe

appropriate standards of behaviour, conduct and language in or around the live streaming

devices, whose presence will be marked by signage at the match.

By proceeding to attending or participating in this tournament, you are consenting to the

recording and use of the information more publicly, as described.

Surface Type: Pickleball Hardcourt Surface

Play Area Type: Outdoor Non-Covered

Net Type: Fixed

Ball Used: Franklin X40

Number of Courts: 14 dedicated Pickleball courts

Parking: No Fee

Round Robin with Playoffs:

4 teams: Single Round Robin with Playoffs for top four teams.

5 teams: Single Round Robin with Playoffs for top four teams.

6 teams: Single Round Robin with Playoffs for top four teams.

7 teams: Single Round Robin with Playoffs for top four teams.

8 teams: 2 pools of 4. Single Round Robin with Playoffs for top two teams from each pool.

9 teams: 1 pool of 4, 1 pool of 5. Single Round Robin with Playoffs for top two teams from each pool.

10 teams: 2 pools of 5. Single Round Robin with Playoffs for top two teams from each pool.

11 teams: 1 pool of 5, 1 pool of 6. Single Round Robin with Playoffs for top two teams from each pool.

12 teams: 2 pools of 6. Single Round Robin with Playoffs for top two teams from each pool.

Pool Play: 1 game to 15, win by 2 or 1 game to 11 win by 2

Playoffs: 1 game to 15, win by 2

Bronze Medal Match: 2/3 games to 11, win by 2

Gold Medal Match: 2/3 games to 11, win by 2

*Events to be combined if there are less than 4 teams in Doubles or less than 4 players in Singles. Tournament organizers possess the right to combine events based on either skill or age to provide the best overall playing experience, given the circumstances.

Ranking points accrued in all 3.5+ and Open events

Gold 100pts

Silver 80pts

Bronze 70pts

4th 60pts

Losing quarterfinalists 40pts

Losing round of 16 20pts

Round robin match win, 3pts

Participation with no win 1pts each game

Any tie on points will be decided using points differentials.

The top three players in each division across singles, doubles and mixed doubles will be announced and crowned at the end of the year.

PLEASE NOTE:

- Skill Levels: For Doubles, you must sign up at the skill level of the higher-rated partner.

DIRECTOR'S DISCRETION

The tournament director reserves the right to:

- review, and possibly alter the rating of players who self-rate below or above their actual ability.

- move players and teams between skill level brackets if on verification the wrong event has been entered.

- merge or split brackets based on event registration. Any event with fewer than 4 entries will be combined with another event of closest possible standard.

- change start times to facilitate smooth running of the tournament

- The tournament director reserves the right to modify the events and/or schedule as needed pending influences beyond our control (ie. Fire drill etc).

Refunds will be provided no questions asked up to the close of registration (minus Stripe fees).

After registration closes provision of medical certificate will ensure a full refund minus the stripe transaction and $7.00 admin service charges.

General withdrawal after the close of registration will result in a $40 administration fee

Once draws and times are published (3 days prior to tournament commencing), NO refund will be given, except when a medical certificate can be provided as above.

If the event needs to be cancelled by the Tournament Committee then no refunds will be given.