The Quad Cities PPA Challenger is set to bring professional and amateur pickleball players together in Moline, Illinois, for a competition that spans from August 8–10, 2025. This pickleball event will feature prize money for professionals and provide a unique opportunity for amateurs to compete on the same courts as some of the world’s best players. The tournament is hosted at the Quad Cities Tennis Club in Moline, offering a dynamic blend of indoor and outdoor courts and a competitive environment designed for skill-level play.
- Location: Quad Cities Tennis Club, 1522 47th Ave, Moline, Illinois 61265
- Tournament Date: Aug 08–Aug 10, 2025
- Registration Deadline: Aug 01, 2025
- Cost: USD 70
- Prize Money: Available for professional competitors
Amateur pickleball players will find themselves playing alongside some of the rising stars of pickleball, with competition staged on the Championship Court, where the pros compete for cash prizes and ranking points. The event offers a unique chance for amateur players to engage in competition while watching top-tier professionals in action.
Tournament Format and Rules
Amateur Events
The amateur format varies based on skill and age levels, ensuring all players, from beginners to highly skilled competitors, have a chance to show their talent.
The format for Skill Levels 5.0 & 4.5 will feature Double Elimination with No Come-Around, meaning once a team is eliminated, they cannot return to fight for the gold medal. However, those who make it to the consolation bracket still have a shot at winning bronze.
- Main Draw: Best of 2/3 games to 11, win by 2
- Consolation: One game to 15, win by 2
- Bronze Medal Match: Best of 2/3 games to 11, win by 2
- Gold Medal Match: Best of 2/3 games to 11, win by 2
In smaller brackets or pools (for Skill Levels 4.0, 3.5, and 3.0), the format switches to round robin with playoffs to determine the top players or teams. For tournaments with fewer than four teams or players, organizers reserve the right to combine events based on skill or age.
Professional Events
In the pro category, the format shifts to Single Elimination, with the semifinal losers battling it out for bronze in an additional match. The Gold Medal Match follows the same 2/3 games to 11, win by 2 format.
- Main Draw Format: Single Elimination, 2/3 games to 11, win by 2
- Gold Medal Match: Best of 2/3 games to 11, win by 2
- Bronze Medal Match: Best of 2/3 games to 11, win by 2
As with the amateur side, adverse weather can lead to shortened match formats, depending on how scheduling is affected.
Special Tournament Policies
Payment and Partner Registration
For all doubles events, it is essential to register a partner within 7 days of signing up. Players without registered partners will be placed on the waitlist and will not retain their spots in the main event unless the player and their partner are confirmed.
- Partner Replacement Policy: After registration closes, any player losing their partner must find a replacement from the registered player list, and the new partner must fall within the same skill/age category.
Refund Policy
Refunds are available for players who withdraw before the cancellation deadline (July 11, 2025), minus a processing fee. Weather insurance is also available, covering event fees if weather forces cancellation or if a player needs to withdraw after the cancellation deadline.
Volunteer and Referee Opportunities
This pickleball event offers various ways for those not competing to still be part of the action. Interested parties can sign up to volunteer or referee, contributing to the success of the event while gaining unique access to the competition.
- Volunteer Sign-up: Open for anyone interested in assisting during the event.
- Referee Sign-up: Opportunities available to officiate professional and amateur matches.
Venue Information
The Quad Cities Tennis Club is located in Moline, Illinois, offering a robust venue for pickleball competition. The club features 15 courts, including indoor and outdoor surfaces, with parking fees expected for attendees. The Vulcan VPro Flight Outdoor ball will be used for the event.
- Courts: 15 (indoor & outdoor)
- Surface Type: Tennis hardcourt
- Parking: Paid parking (fees TBD)
News in Brief: Quad Cities PPA Challenger
The Quad Cities PPA Challenger offers a unique opportunity for amateur pickleball players to compete alongside top professionals in Moline, Illinois, from Aug 8–10, 2025. With skill-level events ranging from 5.0 to 3.0, players will battle for medals and cash prizes, using a range of formats based on registration size.
Volunteers and referees are needed, and the event will follow strict registration guidelines for partners and payment. The pickleball tournament will take place on 15 courts at the Quad Cities Tennis Club with paid parking for spectators.
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