The APP U.S. Collegiate Championships will take place from March 29 to 31 at the Lake Kennedy Racquet Center in Cape Coral, Florida. Thirty-two college teams will compete for the national title and scholarship prizes at the 32-court facility, which will feature team and individual competitions.
Defending Champions and Past Winners
Utah Tech won the first-ever U.S. Collegiate Championships in 2023, held in Westfield, Indiana. Last year’s winners included Averee Beck (Utah Tech) in women’s singles, Jack Foster (Florida) in men’s singles, and Dylan Ciampini and Averee Beck (Utah Tech) in women’s doubles.
Thatcher Schwendiman and Tyler Miller (Utah Valley) took the title in men’s doubles, while Ciampini and Benson Parry (Utah Tech) won the mixed doubles category.
Pickleball Tournament Schedule
The competition begins Friday with round-robin team play at 9 a.m., followed by mixed doubles at 2 p.m. On Saturday, teams will compete in a single-elimination bracket at 9 a.m. Sunday will feature individual men’s and women’s doubles at 8 a.m., followed by singles at 1 p.m.
College Teams Competing
The 32 teams competing in the tournament include:
| Team 1-11 | Team 12-22 | Team 23-32 |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Blue | UW-Madison | Jax State |
| Drury | Purdue Gold | Utah Tech Red |
| GCU White | Central Florida | Virginia Orange |
| Florida Atlantic | Florida White | Iowa |
| Utah Tech White | Purdue White | Maine |
| UW-Whitewater | Indiana Crimson | Indiana White |
| UConn | Florida State Garnet | Stanford White |
| Florida Blue | Indiana Cream | University of Texas |
| Purdue Black | Mississippi State | Stanford Red |
| Florida Orange | Virginia White | Oklahoma State |
| GCU Purple | Florida State Gold |
Prize Money and Fan Access
A total of $17,500 in scholarship money will be awarded to top players. The first-place winners in men’s and women’s singles will receive $970, second-place finishers will get $620, and third place will earn $350. Doubles winners will receive $2,270, with second and third place earning $1,400 and $870, respectively.
All matches will take place at the Lake Kennedy Racquet Center, located at 420 SW 2nd Ave, Cape Coral, FL 33991. Admission is free, and fans can bring their chairs, but coolers are not allowed.
News in Brief: APP U.S. Collegiate Championships
Thirty-two college teams will compete in the APP U.S. Collegiate Championships from March 29-31 in Cape Coral, Florida. The pickleball event will feature team and individual play, with $17,500 in scholarship prizes at stake. Matches will be held at the Lake Kennedy Racquet Center, with free admission for spectators.
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