The Greater Gainesville Pickleball Open will take place on April 26-27, 2025, at two top venues in Gainesville, Florida. Hosted by Pepine Gives, the non-profit foundation of Pepine Realty, the event will raise funds for Alachua Habitat for Humanity. The tournament will feature a variety of skill-level brackets and offer prize money for the top teams in the Moneyball event.
Tournament Details
The tournament will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church and The 300 Club, featuring dedicated pickleball courts. Competitors will play in 2.0-4.5 brackets using a round-robin format, while the 5.0+ division and Moneyball event will use double-elimination formats.
All matches will follow a best-of-three or games-to-15 format, with each game won by a 2-point margin.
The skill levels for participants range from 2.5 and below to 5.0+, with self-rating required. Age eligibility will be calculated as of December 31, 2025. The top three teams in each bracket will receive medals, with all participants receiving a dri-fit tee and a swag bag.
Registration and Fees
Registration for the event opens on January 18, 2025. Early registration costs $60 per player through February 2, with fees increasing up to $80 by the registration deadline on April 17, 2025. The first event is included in the registration fee, and additional events can be added for $10 each.
All registration and payments are made online through the official website. There will be no mail-in or in-person registration at the time of the tournament.
Prize Money
The Moneyball event, an open division, offers cash prizes to the top three teams. First place will earn $600, second place $300, and third place $150. The prize money will be awarded only for the Moneyball division, based on the results of the tournament.
Charity Focus
All profits from the tournament will be donated to Alachua Habitat for Humanity to support housing for cost-burdened families in North Central Florida. Pepine Gives, the organizing foundation, is dedicated to empowering lives through charitable initiatives.
Venue and Parking
The two tournament venues, Trinity United Methodist Church and The 300 Club, offer free parking. Both locations are equipped with dedicated pickleball courts, ensuring a top-tier experience for all players.
The Greater Gainesville Pickleball Open promises to be a fun, competitive event that not only showcases pickleball talent but also supports a worthy cause in the local community.
News in Brief: Greater Gainesville Pickleball Open
The Greater Gainesville Pickleball Open will be held April 26-27, 2025, at Trinity United Methodist Church and The 300 Club in Gainesville, Florida. Hosted by Pepine Gives to benefit Alachua Habitat for Humanity, the event features skill-level brackets and a Moneyball division with cash prizes.
Registration opens January 18, 2025, with early fees at $60 per player. The tournament emphasizes fun, competition, and community support.
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