The 2025 PPA Tour North Carolina Open is set to take place from April 1 to April 6, 2025, at the Cary Tennis Park in Cary, North Carolina. The event promises to feature top-tier pickleball action, with amateur matches being held alongside professional games, including the world’s best players like Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters. Registration for amateur participants is now open and will close on March 28, 2025.
Key Details for Participants
Registration opens on December 18, 2024, at 8:00 AM EST, with a fee of $95. Players must register before the deadline to secure their spot in the competition.
In addition to the main tournament, a two-day PPA Tour Camp is available for players of skill levels 3.0 and 4.0 on April 1 and 2. The camp will offer instruction from PPA professionals, as well as exclusive discounts at the tournament.
Tournament Format
The tournament will feature several divisions, including amateur, junior, senior, and pro formats, with skill-level brackets ranging from 3.0 to 5.0+.
Amateur players will compete in double elimination brackets or round-robin play, depending on their skill level and event size. Professional players will compete in qualifiers before advancing to main draw events, with a chance to win substantial prize money.
Pro Events and Qualifiers
Pro registration closes on March 24, 2025, and qualifying rounds for men’s and women’s singles and doubles will take place on April 1.
Professional players will compete in a series of elimination rounds, with semi-finals scheduled for Saturday, April 5, and the gold and bronze medal matches on Sunday, April 6.
Moneyball Bracket
A unique feature of this tournament is the $1000 Moneyball PPA bracket. This co-ed event is open to players with a rating of 6.0 or under and offers cash prizes for the top teams. The event follows a double elimination format, and registration is limited to 16 teams.
Weather and Refund Policies
As an outdoor event, the PPA Tour North Carolina Open will adhere to an adverse weather policy, with decisions on match continuation made case by case.
For players wishing to cancel, the tournament offers a refund policy up to March 4, 2025, minus a $25 processing fee. Registration and weather insurance is available for those needing coverage after the cancellation deadline.
Venue and Travel Information
The event will be held at the Cary Tennis Park located at 2727 Louis Stephens Dr, Cary, North Carolina. Parking fees may apply, and attendees are encouraged to plan accordingly. Rental car options are available through Hertz Car Rental.
News in Brief: PPA Tour North Carolina Open
The 2025 PPA Tour North Carolina Open will be held from April 1-6 at Cary Tennis Park. Featuring amateur and professional events, it includes top players like Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters.
Registration for amateurs closes on March 28, 2025. The event will also offer a two-day PPA Camp and a $1000 Moneyball bracket for players with ratings under 6.0.