Excellence Only PRO Pickleball Tournament: A one-day pickleball tournament offering $4,000 in prize money will take place on August 9, 2025, at The Geneva School Athletic Complex, located at 1775 Seminola Boulevard in Casselberry, Florida. The “Excellence Only PRO Pickleball Series” invites singles and doubles players from skill levels 2.5 to 5.0+ to compete for cash prizes and medals.
Organizers say the event is designed to be both fun and competitive, allowing participants to challenge others at their own skill level while earning rewards. The registration fee is $40 until August 5, increasing to $50 on August 6. Registration will close at 12:00 PM EST on August 7. Players will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tournament Format and Structure
Matches will be played in a double-elimination format for brackets with eight or more participants. Round-robin play will be used for smaller draws. All matches will follow a best-of-three games to 11 points format with standard scoring.
Players who lose in the first round will move to a consolation bracket. The tournament will use Diadem official pickleball courts will be lined in orange, with regulation-height nets and ample space between playing areas.
Events will be divided into the following divisions for singles and doubles:
- 2.5 and under
- 2.5 to 3.5
- 3.5 to 4.5
- 4.5 and above
Friends and family doubles matches will offer medals instead of cash.
Prize Money and Refund Policy
Cash prizes vary by event and participation numbers. Winners of 3.5 singles will receive $100, and winners of 3.5 doubles will receive $150. In the 4.5 level, singles champions will get $150, while doubles winners will receive $200.
In the Open Doubles division:
- With a minimum number of teams, winners will get $500
- With 12+ teams, winners will receive $800, and second place will receive $200
- With 18+ teams, winners will get $1,000, and second place will earn $400
In Open Singles:
- With minimum players, the winner gets $300
- With 12+ players, the prize is $600 for first
- With 24+ players, the first-place prize is $1,000, and second place will receive $300
The tournament director will provide full refunds if participants cancel before the registration deadline. To request a refund, players must email the director before registration closes. After August 7, no refunds will be issued.
Future Impact and Expectations
This event is part of the Excellence Only PRO Pickleball Series, designed to grow local pickleball competition while awarding players for their efforts. By organizing fair and level-based play, the tournament helps players improve and stay engaged with the sport.
With prize money for all divisions and flexible event design, the tournament is expected to draw strong participation and raise the level of community play. Its affordable entry and fair refund policy also make it accessible to a wide range of players.
News in Brief: Excellence Only PRO Pickleball Tournament
The Excellence Only $4,000 Summer Series will take place on August 9, 2025, at The Geneva School Athletic Complex in Casselberry, Florida. Open to singles and doubles players from levels 2.5 to 5.0+, the one-day tournament offers prize money across all divisions, with a flexible and fair format.