The 2025 River City Classic is gearing up to welcome pickleball enthusiasts from across Australia on July 12 and 13 at the Shaw Park Tennis Centre in Wooloowin, Brisbane. Sanctioned by Pickleball Australia, this Tier 2 tournament offers participants the opportunity to earn valuable Australian Ranking (AR) points while competing under the official Global Pickleball Federation Rulebook.
Open to All Pickleball Australia Members
Any member of Pickleball Australia is eligible to register for the tournament, which features a two-day schedule packed with various categories. Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, Para Doubles, and Singles will take place on Saturday, July 12, while Mixed Doubles is set for Sunday, July 13.
Registration is priced at $75, covering one event, with $20 for each additional event, up to a maximum of three events per player. Registration will close on June 29 at 8:00 PM AEST, or earlier if capacity is reached.
Tournament Format and Match Details
The River City Classic will adopt a round-robin format for qualifying games across all events. For pools with up to 5 players or teams, matches will be played to 15 points, win by 2. For pools with 6 or more, games will be to 11 points, win by 2. Semifinals will consist of a single game to 15, while medal matches will follow the best-of-three format, played to 11 points, win by 2 in each game.
A Pathway to National Rankings
As a Pickleball Australia Tier 2 sanctioned event, the River City Classic provides an excellent platform for players to boost their national rankings while enjoying a competitive and community-driven environment. With medals on the line and matches scheduled over two full days, it promises excitement for both emerging talents and experienced players.
Venue and Accessibility
Located at 128 Shaw Rd, Wooloowin, the Shaw Park Tennis Centre offers a central and accessible venue for players traveling from across Queensland and beyond. With organized scheduling and clear rules, the event aims to maintain competitive integrity while fostering the growth of pickleball across the region.
News in Brief: 2025 River City Classic
The 2025 River City Classic, a Tier 2-sanctioned tournament by Pickleball Australia, will take place on July 12 and 13 at Shaw Park Tennis Centre in Wooloowin, Brisbane. Open to all Pickleball Australia members, the event includes singles, doubles, para doubles, and mixed doubles categories. Registration closes on June 29, 2025. Players will compete in round-robin qualifiers followed by semifinals and medal matches, with AR points up for grabs under the Global Pickleball Federation Rulebook.