World Pickleball Tour Storms into Port Saint Lucie: The World Pickleball Tour (WPT) will host the Port St. Lucie Challenger from December 6-8, 2024, at the Whispering Pines Park, featuring 24 courts in Port St. Lucie, Florida. This amateur pickleball tournament is part of a series aimed at fostering grassroots pickleball, inviting players of all skill levels to compete in a vibrant and supportive environment.
Registration Details
Registration will close on December 1, 2024. The cost to register is $70, with additional fees of $30 per event. Each participant will receive a WPT player swag bag, including essential items such as a DRIFIT t-shirt, hydration and nutrition essentials, and other branded giveaways.
Tournament Format and Schedule
The pickleball tournament format will consist of unsanctioned, round robin-style matches, with each player guaranteed at least eight games to 11 points, requiring a two-point lead to win. Players can enter multiple events on the same day, subject to schedule availability.
This pickleball event will feature different categories based on skill and age, with brackets for players ranging from 3.0 to 5.0 skill levels across various age groups, including 19+, 30+, 40+, 50+, and 60+.
Awards and Incentives
Gold medalists from this tournament will secure invitations to the 2025 WPT Amateur Invitational Championships, competing for a share of the $175,000 cash purse.
Silver and bronze medalists will also earn spots on the waitlist for the championship event, creating exciting opportunities for advancement within the competitive landscape.
Health and Safety
Participants are encouraged to stay hydrated and follow safety guidelines while enjoying their time on the courts. The event will feature no parking fees at the venue, ensuring accessibility for all attendees.
Refund Policy
Should participants need to withdraw from the tournament, a cancellation policy allows for refunds in the form of credits for future events, minus a $30 processing fee.
News in Brief: World Pickleball Tour Storms into Port Saint Lucie
The World Pickleball Tour Port St. Lucie Challenger will take place from December 6-8, 2024, at Whispering Pines Park, offering a $70 registration fee and multiple age brackets for competition. Gold medalists earn a spot in the 2025 championship with a $175k cash purse, while all players receive a swag bag.
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