PPA TOUR SPAIN — is headed to Barcelona September 23–27
Join the PPA Tour Europe in Barcelona at Tennis Despí, where amateurs and pros unite for a premium, high-energy pickleball experience. Enjoy competitive play, professional standards, and the chance to watch elite athletes in action. Open to all ages from 12 years onwards and skill levels, this event delivers excitement, community, and top-tier competition.
This is a PPA Tour Europe Event, where Pro Players will gain PPA Tour Europe Points and international PPA Tour points (USA/Asia).
This tournament will use UPA-A rules for pro and amateur divisions.
AMATEURS seeding is based on DUPR rating.
PRICING:
Registration Fee: €20(Early Bird, until August 14) / €30 (from August 14 until close of registration)
Pro events: €40 (Early Bird, until August 14) / €50 (from August 14 until close of registration)
Amateur events: €20 (Early Bird, until August 14) / €30 (from August 14 until close of registration)
Junior events: €10 (Early Bird, until August 14) / €15 (from August 14 until close of registration)
EVENTS:
Junior (Ages 18 and under): Boys & Girls Singles/Doubles + Mixed Doubles
Men's Doubles / Singles:
Pro
Skill 4.5+ — Age +19
Skill 3.5–4.49 — Age +19
Skill 3.49 and under — Age +19
Skill 4.0+ — Age +35
Skill 3.5–3.99 — Age +35
Skill 3.49 and under — Age +35
Skill Any — Age +50 (Doubles: split into 3.5 and above / 3.5 and under)
Women's Doubles / Singles:
Pro
Skill 4.5+ — Age +19
Skill 3.5–4.49 — Age +19
Skill 3.49 and under — Age +19
Skill 4.0+ — Age +35
Skill 3.99 and under — Age +35
Skill Any — Age +50
Mixed Doubles:
Pro
Skill 4.5+ — Age +19
Skill 3.5–4.49 — Age +19
Skill 3.49 and under — Age +19
Skill 4.0+ — Age +35
Skill 3.5–3.99 — Age +35
Skill 3.49 and under — Age +35
Skill 3.5 and above / 3.5 and under— Age +50
Skill Any — Age +60
FORMAT:
PRO Events:
- Double Elimination (No Come-Around)
- Main Draw: 2/3 games to 11 (win by 2)
- Consolation: 1 game to 15 (win by 2)
- Gold Medal Matches: 2/3 games to 11 (win by 2)
AMATEUR Events:
- Up to 12 players/teams: Round Robin / Pool Play
- 13+ players/teams: Double Elimination (No Come-Around)
- Pool Play Format: 1 game to 15 (win by 2)
- Playoffs: 1 game to 15 (win by 2)
- Gold Medal Match: 2/3 games to 11 (win by 2)
SCHEDULE :
Womens Singles Skill: (3.99 And Under) Age: (Any) Thu Sep 24 5:00 PM
Womens Singles Skill: (4.0+) Age: (19 And Above) Thu Sep 24 5:00 PM
Mens Singles Pro Fri Sep 25 9:00 AM
Womens Singles Pro Fri Sep 25 10:30 AM
Mixed Doubles Skill: (3.5 And Above) Age: (50+) Fri Sep 25 12:00 PM
Mens Doubles Skill: (Any) Age: (50+) Fri Sep 25 1:30 PM
Junior Boys Singles Skill: (Any) Age: 18 and under Fri Sep 25 3:00 PM
Junior Girls Singles Skill: (Any) Age: 18 and under Fri Sep 25 3:00 PM
"Mens Singles Skill: (3.49 And Under) Age: (19+) " Fri Sep 25 5:00 PM
Mens Singles Skill: (3.5 To 4.49) Age: (19+) Fri Sep 25 5:00 PM
Mens Singles Skill: (4.0+) Age (35+) Fri Sep 25 5:00 PM
Mens Singles Skill: (3.5 To 3.99) Age: (35+) Fri Sep 25 7:00 PM
Mens Singles Skill: (4.5+) Age 19+ Fri Sep 25 7:00 PM
Mens Doubles Pro Sat Sep 26 9:00 AM
Womens Doubles Pro Sat Sep 26 10:00 AM
Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5+) Age 19+ Sat Sep 26 12:00 PM
Womens Doubles Skill: (4.0+) Age (Any) Sat Sep 26 12:00 PM
Mens Doubles Skill: (3.49 And Under) Age: (Any) Sat Sep 26 1:30 PM
Mens Doubles Skill: (3.5 To 3.99) Age: (35+) Sat Sep 26 1:30 PM
Junior Boys Doubles Skill: (Any) Age: 18 and under Sat Sep 26 3:00 PM
Junior Girls Doubles Skill: (Any) Age: 18 and under Sat Sep 26 3:00 PM
Mens Doubles Skill: (3.5 to 4.49) Age 19+ Sat Sep 26 3:00 PM
Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0+) Age 35+ Sat Sep 26 3:00 PM
Womens Doubles Skill: (3.99 And Under) Age: (Any) Sat Sep 26 3:00 PM
Mixed Doubles Pro Sun Sep 27 9:00 AM
Mixed Doubles Skill: (3.5 And Under) Age: (Any) Sun Sep 27 10:30 AM
Mixed Doubles Skill: (3.5 to 3.99) Age: (+35) Sun Sep 27 10:30 AM
Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.5+) Age (19+) Sun Sep 27 10:30 AM
Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.0+) Age (35+) Sun Sep 27 11:00 AM
Mixed Doubles Skill: (3.5 To 4.49) Age: (19+) Sun Sep 27 2:00 PM
Junior Mixed Doubles Skill: (Any) Age: 18 and under Sun Sep 27 3:00 PM
OFFICIAL BALL:
Lifetime LT48
IMAGES TAKEN AT PPA SPAIN EVENTS:
It is a condition of entry that all attendees understand that they may be photographed or filmed at the event and that these images may be stored and used by PPA, PA or our sponsors on websites, social media and other purposes without express permission or payment.
DIRECTOR'S DISCRETION
The tournament director reserves the right to:
- review, and possibly alter the rating of players who self-rate below or above their actual ability.
- move players and teams between skill level brackets if on verification the wrong event has been entered.
- change start times to facilitate smooth running of the tournament
- reserves the right to modify the events and/or schedule as needed pending influences beyond our control (ie. Fire drill etc).
- will merge or split events based on event registration.
*Events to be combined if there are less than 4 teams in Doubles or less than 4 players in Singles. Tournament organisers possess the right to combine events based on either skill or age to provide the best overall playing experience, given the circumstances.
The process for the merging of events is:
-Merge within skill level first
-Merge within age second, if option 1 is not a viable option.
All players affected by a merge, will be notified by email.
AMATEUR WAITLIST:
Singles: players will automatically be allocated a position in the main draw, UNLESS an event is at capacity.
Doubles: players will automatically be allocated a position in the main draw, UNLESS the event is at capacity. If you enter before the event is at capacity, you have 7 days to secure a partner and have your partner also enter the tournament. After 7 days if your partner fails to enter or you do not secure a partner, you will be moved to the waitlist.
Teams who have both players enter the event, will be prioritised over a player who fails to secure a partner and these teams will be moved to the main draw first.
It is the responsibility of the participant to source a partner and have them enter to secure the teams position.
