Event Details
- Name: Winter Cup – APBA Southern California State Championship Series
- Address: Paradise Pickleball, 74700 CA-111, Palm Desert, CA 92260
- Dates: January 18-19, 2025
- Price: $50.00 per player (must register and pay as a team)
- Format: Rotating Partner Round Robin Format, Set Partner Pool Play + Single Elimination Bracket
Pickleball Tournament Schedule
- Saturday, January 18, 2025
- Gender Doubles
- Sunday, January 19, 2025
- Singles & Mixed Doubles
Prize Pool and Payouts
The Winter Cup offers a total prize purse of $12,000 for the Open Classes, which include:
- Men’s/Boys Singles
- Women’s/Girls Singles
- Mixed Doubles
- Gender Doubles
Payouts for the Open Classes are as follows:
- 1st Place – $1,000
- 2nd Place – $400
- 3rd Place – $100 + Free OPEN entry at next event
- 4th Place – Free OPEN entry at next event
To qualify for a bracket, a minimum of 10 players (for singles) or 10 teams (for doubles) are required. If fewer players or teams register, the bracket may be canceled, and refunds will be issued.
Age Guidelines
- Age 30 and over players can compete in any younger bracket, including Age 18-29.
- Age 17 and under can play in any older bracket, up to Age 18-29.
Surface and Equipment
- Surface Type: Dedicated Pickleball Sport Court
- Play Area Type: Outdoor, Non-Covered
- Net Type: Permanent
- Ball Used: Gearbox
- Number of Courts: 12
Cancellation and Refund Policy
- Refunds are available for events canceled due to insufficient participants or for medical reasons with a doctor’s certificate.
- Withdrawals more than 14 days before the event are eligible for a full refund or credit to another APBA event.
- Withdrawals within 7-14 days will receive full credit to a future event.
- Withdrawals within 7 days are non-refundable.
The Winter Cup promises to be a thrilling competition for pickleball players, with opportunities for seasoned players and newcomers to compete for valuable prizes in a fun and competitive environment.
News in Brief: APBA Southern California State Championship Series
The Winter Cup – APBA Southern California State Championship Series takes place January 18-19, 2025, at Paradise Pickleball in Palm Desert, California. Featuring gender doubles, singles, and mixed doubles, the pickleball event offers exciting round robin play, followed by single-elimination playoffs.
With a $12,000 prize pool, top players will compete for cash prizes and free entries for future events. Registration is $50 per player, and the competition is open to players of all levels.
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