PPA TOUR SPAIN — is headed to Barcelona September 23–27
This PPA250 will be held over 5 days with the Pro Event culminating on a Championship Sunday for medal matches.
Join the PPA Tour Spain 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 16 years onwards and skill levels, this event delivers excitement, community, and top-tier competition.
This is a PPA Tour Spain Event — where Pro Players will gain PPA Tour Spain Points and international PPA Tour points (USA/Asia).
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
Mens & Womens Doubles / Singles:
Pro
Skill 3.5+ — Ages +19, +35, +50
Skill 3.5 and under — Ages +19, +35, +50
Skill 4.0 to 5.0 - Ages +19, +35, +50
(Doubles only) Skill Any — Age +60
Mixed Doubles:
-Pro
-Skill 3.5+ — Ages +19, +35, +50
-Skill 3.5 and under — Ages +19, +35, +50
-Skill 4.0 to 5.0 - Ages +19, +35, +50
-Skill Any — Age +60
FORMAT:
PRO Events:
- Format: Double Elimination (No Come-Around)
- Main Draw: 2/3 games to 11 (win by 2)
- Consolation: 1 game to 15 (win by 2)
- 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)
Match Format:
- 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)
OFFICIAL BALL:
Lifetime LT48
SCHEDULE (provisional)
SCHEDULE
Wed 23
9:00 AM — Mens Singles (+50, Open +60) + Womens Singles (+50, Open +60)
5:00 PM — Womens Singles (+19, +35, todos los niveles)
Thu 24
9:00 AM — Womens Doubles (+50, Open +60)
6:00 PM — Mens Singles (+19, +35, todos los niveles)
Fri 25
9:00 AM — Singles Pro (M/W) + Mens Doubles (+50, Open +60) + Mixed Doubles (+50, Open +60)
5:00 PM — Junior Singles (Boys & Girls)
Sat 26
9:00 AM — Doubles Pro (M/W) Mens & Womens Doubles (+19, +35, todos los niveles) + Junior Doubles (Boys & Girls)
Sun 27
9:00 AM — Mixed Doubles Pro + Mixed Doubles (+19, +35, todos los niveles) + Junior Mixed Doubles
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 with less than 4 players/teams will be merged with another event at the discretion of the TD.
The process for the merging of events is:
-Merge within age group first
-Merge within skill level 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.
