Get ready for one of the most exciting pickleball events of the year - The Colorado Championship Pickleball Open, presented by the Porter Billups Leadership Academy and Point Blank Athletics. Hosted by Ben Aybar, an aspiring pickleball touring pro, experienced coach, and tournament director, this event is set to deliver top-tier competition and electric energy.

The tournament features 3 brackets (Men's, Women's, and Mixed). A max of 32 elite teams in each Open Division bracket all competing for a Gold Medal Cash Prize of $1,000! Taking place in Arvada Colorado, this will be one of the biggest and most competitive pickleball tournaments ever held at altitude.

Registration is $75 per player along with a per Event cost of $25 which will be open from August 10th 2025 to September 13th 2025. With a limited 192 registration spots available across all 3 divisions (MAX 92 Teams), make sure to sign up before all spots get filled!

Beyond the action on the court, The Mile High Open is a fundraiser where ALL Net Proceeds will be going directly to PBLA to support their mission to empower underserved youth through leadership and education. With support from Point Blank Athletics, attendees can also enjoy vendors, music, and a lively, community-driven atmosphere. Whether you’re an athlete ready to compete or a fan coming to support a great cause, this is your chance to be part of something special.

Ben Aybar brings his passion and expertise to ensure a professionally run, unforgettable tournament experience. Join a vibrant community of players, spectators, and supporters coming together for fun and impact. Don’t miss your chance to make history at The Colorado Championship Pickleball Open!

DUPR

Scores will NOT be recorded in DUPR.

PPA FORMAT

Everyone will play Single Elimination (best 2/3 games) with No Come-Around.

Main Draw (Round of 32, 16, 8) : 2/3 games to 11, win by 2

Bronze Medal Match: 2/3 games to 11, win by 2

Gold Medal Match: 2/3 games to 11, win by 2

This event has the right to shorten match formats if weather poses scheduling delays.

Please note that if your partner does not register within 3 days of when you register, you will automatically be moved to the waitlist. Your spot in the main draw will NOT be saved. If (after you are both registered and paid for the event) there is room in the main event, you will be moved back to the main event. If the event has filled up in the meantime, you will remain on the waitlist until a spot opens up.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 13TH 2025 @ 11PM!

Official Ball: Franklin X-40

PAYMENT/PARTNER POLICY

Players must be paid and have a registered and paid partner to be confirmed. Players not paid and without registered and paid partners will be moved to a wait list if the division in which a spot is being held is filled with fully registered and paid teams.

PARTNER REPLACEMENT POLICY

After registration is closed, any registered player losing a partner must replace that partner with an already registered player. Replacements need to be known and communicated to the registration contact by 6pm the day before the event. Replacements can be found on the players needing partners list.

ADDITIONAL PARTNER INFO

- Partner not required at time of registration.

- Partner has 3 days to register or the team will be moved to the wait list.

CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS

September 13, 2025 - CANCELLATION DEADLINE (for refunds minus a $25 Withdrawal Fee + $5 Service Fee)

No refunds for any reason after the CANCELLATION DEADLINE ABOVE.

Refunds will only be issued to ALL participants if tournament is cancelled.

WEATHER

This event is an outdoor event. If weather or any other unforeseen circumstance occurs, the Tournament Director will do all they can to play matches. If brackets are in mid play when a weather or unforeseen circumstance occurs the situation will be evaluated on a case by case basis to determine if the bracket may be finished or if winners may be determined.