1st APP Cayman Islands Open: The world’s first and best pickleball tour is taking its global expansion to new heights. For the first time, the 2025 APP Cayman Islands Open will take place in the Cayman Islands, from March 20-23, 2025, at Pickleball Cayman in Grand Cayman. This international event will bring together amateur and professional pickleball players of all ages and skill levels to compete in a stunning setting, offering a unique opportunity for the pickleball community to be part of history.
Event Details and Registration
The four-day tournament will feature a variety of competitions, including men’s and women’s singles, men’s and women’s doubles, and mixed doubles, with divisions for both amateur and open-level players. Competitors will battle it out for gold medals and cash prizes. Player registration is now open and will remain open until March 10, 2025, through the official registration platform, the app. global. With its breathtaking location and competitive fields, this event promises to be one for the books.
A Global Effort to Grow the Game
Ken Herrmann, the APP Founder, expressed the organization’s pride in continuing the sport’s global development.
“As global leaders in pickleball, we are proud to lead the sport’s development and bring the APP Tour around the world,”(Ken Herrmann).
He went on to highlight the vibrant pickleball community in the Cayman Islands, underscoring the significance of this inaugural event.
Local Support and Enthusiasm
Jerry Beck, Director of Pickleball Cayman, also shared his excitement for hosting the APP Tour for the first time.
“We are honored to host the APP Tour in the Cayman Islands for the first time ever in 2025,”. “Pickleball has been embraced across Cayman, and we are delighted to bring the best pickleball tour to our home,”(Jerry Beck)
Beck emphasized the excitement of holding the tournament over Spring Break, offering both competitive play and a chance for participants to enjoy the beautiful Caribbean setting.
APP Tour’s Global Reach
The APP Tour has firmly established itself as a global steward for pickleball. With events held across the globe— from England and India to Spain and Sweden—the tour is shaping the future of the sport. The APP made history in March 2024 by hosting the first-ever international team-based competition, the APP Atlantic Cup, where Team USA faced off against Team Europe. Additionally, the APP Academy in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, continues to play a pivotal role in developing the next generation of professional pickleball players, inviting global talent to train and grow within the sport.
News in Brief: 1st APP Cayman Islands Open
The 2025 APP Cayman Islands Open will be held in Grand Cayman from March 20-23, 2025, marking the first-ever professional and amateur tournament in the Cayman Islands. Hosted by Pickleball Cayman, the event will feature various divisions, including singles, doubles, and mixed doubles competitions. Players from around the world can now register for the tournament through March 10, 2025. The tournament is a part of the APP Tour’s continued international expansion, which includes events in countries like England, India
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