Tournament Dates
Date: August 7, 2024 – August 11, 2024
Registration Period: February 17, 2024, 8:00 AM – August 3, 2024, 8:00 PM
Timezone: Central
Location:
Kansas City Elite Tennis and Wellness
14481 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, Kansas 66223, United States
Registration and Costs
- Registration Fee: $105.00
- PPA Tour Camp:
- Dates: August 6th and August 7th
- Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM each day
- Cost: $400 per person
- Includes:
- 6 hours of instruction from PPA Professionals
- 1 courtside ticket for a day of your choice
- A recorded copy of the camp
- 20% off apparel and 10% off paddles at the tournament
- Refund Policy:
- Before July 10, 2024: Full refund minus a $25 processing fee.
- 15-30 Days Before Camp: 50% refund.
- Within 14 Days of Camp: No refund.
Event Details
- Amateur Players:
- The format includes matches on the Championship Court alongside professionals.
- Spectators:
- Enjoy watching elite pickleball players such as Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns.
- Organized Play:
- Features Round Robins, Kings Court play, and more.
- Referees and Volunteers:
- Opportunities are available for referees and volunteers.
United Pickleball State Championship Series
- Benefits for Medalists:
- Gold Medalists: Free registration to the United States Championship in Dallas, TX.
- Silver & Bronze Medalists: Discounted registration fees.
- Contact: Medalists will receive email instructions for Dallas Championship registration.
Tournament Format
- Amateur Format:
- Skill Levels 5.0 & 4.5: Double Elimination, best of 3 games to 11 points, win by 2.
- Skill Levels 4.0, 3.5 & 3.0: Round Robin or playoffs based on registration.
- Senior Open: Double Elimination or Round Robin, depending on registration.
- Pro Format:
- Registration Deadline: Tuesday, July 30, 2024.
- Qualifying Rounds: August 7, 2024.
- Main Draw: Single Elimination, best of 3 games to 11 points, win by 2.
- Championship Sunday: Gold and Bronze Medal Matches.
- Note: Formats and start times are subject to change based on registration and weather conditions.
Special Events
- $1000 Money Ball PPA Bracket:
- Registration Fee: $75 per person.
- Format: Coed, Double Elimination.
- Prize Purse: $600 for 1st place, $400 for 2nd place.
- Requirements: Partner required at registration; both players must have a rating of 5.5 or under.
Additional Information
- Weather Policy:
- Efforts will be made to complete matches despite weather conditions.
- Registration & Weather Insurance Policy available.
- Venue Details:
- Surface Type: Tennis Hardcourt
- Play Area Type: Outdoor Non-Covered
- Net Type: Portable
- Ball Used: Vulcan VPRO Flight Outdoor
- Number of Courts: 24
- Parking: Paid parking may apply.
- Car Rental: Hertz services are available.
News in Brief: PPA Tour’s Selkirk Kansas City Open
The PPA Tour: Selkirk Kansas City Open, held at the Kansas City Elite Tennis and Wellness from August 7-11, 2024, offers competitive play for amateurs and professionals. Registration, open from February 17 to August 3, costs $105. A PPA Tour Camp runs August 6-7, featuring 6 hours of instruction for $400, including various perks. Amateur events include double elimination and round-robin formats, while pro players compete in single elimination with matches starting August 7. Special events include a $1000 Money Ball PPA Bracket with a $75 entry fee. The venue features 24 outdoor hardcourt courts. Parking may be paid, and car rentals are available through Hertz.
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