The UTR Sports Overland Park Open will take place from May 14–18, 2025, at SERV in Overland Park, Kansas. This USA Pickleball Golden Ticket event offers gold medal winners priority access to the 2025 BIOFREEZE USA Pickleball National Championships. Registration closes on April 30 at 6:00 p.m. CDT.
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The tournament will feature singles and doubles events across multiple age and skill divisions. All matches will be refereed and follow a round-robin format with guaranteed playoff advancement based on bracket size. The entry fee is $115 per player, with division fees ranging from $20 to $45. The Franklin X-40 is the official tournament ball.
Tournament Schedule and Brackets
The competition begins on Wednesday, May 14, with men’s and women’s doubles for ages 55+ to 80+. Thursday will feature mixed doubles in the same age groups. Singles matches for ages 19+ to 80+ take place on Friday. Doubles for players aged 19+ to 50+ will be played Saturday, followed by mixed doubles on Sunday.
Each bracket will include at least four games. Smaller brackets will have a single round robin, while larger ones will be split into two pools. All medal matches are best two-out-of-three games to 11, except for 3-team brackets.
Registration and Format Details
Players must register and pay to be fully confirmed. Teams are only accepted when both partners complete registration. Players looking for partners are listed in the “NEED PARTNER” section and can reach out using the message icon. Brackets may be combined due to court, time, or referee constraints.
Divisions and Scoring System
Skill levels range from UTR-P 3.0 to UTR-P 5.0. Players rated 6.0 or higher are not eligible. Players are grouped by five-year increments for age 50+, and ten-year increments for players under 50.
All round robin and pre-medal matches will be played to 15 points, win by two. Final standings are determined by playoff results, followed by matches won, head-to-head wins, and point differentials if needed.
Cancellations, Refunds, and Insurance
The cancellation deadline is April 16, 2025. Players who withdraw before that date will receive a full refund. Registration insurance is available for $20 and must be purchased by the same date. No refunds will be issued after April 16 without insurance.
Waivers and Conduct Requirements
Players must agree to two waivers before entering: the UTR Sports Pickleball Waiver and the USAP Waiver. A player code of conduct will also be enforced. Franklin is the official pickleball sponsor of the UTR Sports Pickleball.
Why This Event Matters
This Golden Ticket event is part of the UTR Sports Pickleball Amateur Series. Winners earn an early shot at registering for the national championships. With guaranteed matches, skill-based divisions, and professional referees, the event aims to provide a high-quality experience for amateur players.
News in Brief: UTR Sports Overland Park Open
The UTR Sports: Overland Park Open, a USA Pickleball Golden Ticket tournament, runs May 14–18 in Kansas. Gold medal winners earn access to the 2025 national championships. All matches are refereed. Registration closes April 30. Players must secure partners and confirm entry to compete. Entry fee: $115.
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