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NAPP Pickleball Pro Tour Kicks Off in Edmonton: Top Players Compete

NAPP Pickleball Pro Tour Kicks Off in Edmonton: The NAPP Pro Tour Tournament #1 will take place from September 27 to September 29, 2024, at YEG Pickleball in Edmonton, Alberta. This event promises to showcase top-level competition, featuring distinct entry requirements and a structured format aimed at serious pickleball players.

Player Requirements and Partnerships

To compete, male players must have a Green Reliability Circle DUPR rating of 4.5+, while female players must hold a Green Reliability Circle DUPR rating of 4.0+ within six months of the tournament entry date.

Partnering is crucial, as signed players are automatically seeded into the Main Event Draw. However, if a signed player partners with an unsigned player, they must compete in the Qualifier Round. Notably, player partnerships can be adjusted for each tournament, but substitutions are not permitted.

Entry Fees

  • Qualifier Round: $75.00
  • Main Draw: $175.00
  • Players advancing from the Qualifier Round to the Main Draw must pay an additional $100.00.

Pickleball Tournament Format and Draws

The tournament will feature multiple rounds:

  • Qualifier Round:
    • Single elimination, best of 3 to 11, winning by 2 points.
    • Non-advancing teams will compete in the Semi-Pro Round.
  • Semi-Pro Round (for players not advancing to Main Event):
    • Double elimination with an Opportunity bracket.
    • “A” Bracket: Best of 3 to 11, win by 2.
    • Opportunity Bracket: Best of 1 to 15, win by 2.
    • No prize money awarded.
  • Main Event (for advancing players and signed partners):
    • Double elimination with an Opportunity bracket.
    • “A” Bracket: Best of 3 to 11, win by 2.
    • Opportunity Bracket: Best of 1 to 15, win by 2.
    • Prize Purse: $2,500 for 1st place, $1,500 for 2nd, and $1,000 for 3rd place.
  • Sponsorship Round (for players eliminated from Main Event):
    • Single elimination, best of 1 to 15, win by 2.
    • No prize money awarded, but prizes will be provided by NAPP sponsors.

Additional Information

Advancement to the Main Draw will depend on the number of teams competing in the Qualifier Round:

  • 6-8 teams: 1 team advances + Golden Ticket Team
  • 9-12 teams: 2 teams advance + Golden Ticket Team
  • 13-16 teams: 4 teams advance + Golden Ticket Team
  • 17+ teams: 6 teams advance + Golden Ticket Team

The Golden Ticket Team is the gold medal-winning team from the preceding Semi-Pro Tournament 4.5+ Bracket, automatically advancing to the Main Draw.

Player Clinic

A player clinic hosted by NAPP will offer participants the chance to learn from professionals in a multi-drill circuit training session. The clinic will include:

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Cost: $175.00, which includes a weekend spectator pass to the Pro Tournament.
  • Spots Available: 16 for 3.0/3.5 and 12 for 4.0+ levels.

Venue Information

  • Location: YEG Pickleball, 14025 156 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6V1J1
  • Surface Type: Pickleball hardcourt surface
  • Play Area Type: Indoor, air-conditioned
  • Net Type: Permanent
  • Ball Used: Onix Durafast 40
  • Number of Courts: 7
  • Parking: Free

News in Brief: NAPP Pickleball Pro Tour Kicks Off in Edmonton

The NAPP Pro Tour Tournament #1 will occur from September 27-29, 2024, in Edmonton, Alberta, featuring players with specific DUPR ratings. The tournament will include a Qualifier Round, a Main Event, and several additional formats, with a prize purse for the top teams. A player clinic will also be available for participants.

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