The Windy City Amateur Open, a key event in the 2025 Amateur Pickleball Association (APA) tour, will take place from March 8-9, 2025, at Sure Shot in Naperville, Illinois. This competition will host players from a variety of skill levels, offering a chance to earn cash prizes and valuable PicklePerks.
Tournament Overview
The tournament, open to players ranging from skill level 2.5 to 5.0, will feature doubles and singles events. The event will be organized by skill level first, with age divisions determined based on the total number of registered players. With a round-robin format followed by brackets, players will compete in 7-9 games, ensuring a thrilling weekend of competition.
Event Schedule and Registration
Registration for the Windy City Amateur Open is already open and will close on March 5, 2025. Players can sign up for a single event for $75, with discounts available for additional events. Doubles matches will take place on Saturday morning, mixed doubles on Sunday morning, and singles matches in the afternoon.
Refund Policy
APA’s refund policy is strict, with no refunds after registration. Participants can receive credits for future events if they withdraw two or more weeks before the start date. Weather-related cancellations will offer a 50% credit if no matches are played, but no credits will be available once matches have begun.
Prize Money
The Open Doubles division promises attractive cash prizes for top-performing teams. The prize pool includes $850 for the gold team, $600 for silver, $400 for bronze, and $250 for fourth place.
Venue Information
The event will be held at Sure Shot, located at 2244 Corporate Ln., Naperville, IL. Sure Shot boasts 11 indoor pickleball courts, ensuring optimal playing conditions for all participants. The venue will provide Franklin X40 balls, and there is no parking fee for attendees.
News in Brief: Windy City Amateur Open
The Windy City Amateur Open will take place from March 8-9, 2025, at Sure Shot in Naperville, Illinois. The pickleball tournament is open to players from skill levels 2.5 to 5.0 and will feature doubles and singles events. Players will compete in round-robin matches with 7-9 games, followed by brackets.
Registration is open until March 5, 2025. The Open Doubles division offers cash prizes up to $850 for gold, along with other rewards. The pickleball event will be held on 11 indoor courts at Sure Shot, with no parking fees. It promises to be a key highlight of the 2025 amateur pickleball season.
