GO American Pickleball 🦅 presents: The GO-AP POWERBALL 2025 Florida Tour - Bradenton Charity Fundraiser Tournament, proudly brought to you by OAP 🐊 and The Golden Paddle! 🏓

The second stop of the Powerball tour takes us to Bradenton, at the stunning G.T. Bray Recreation Center, featuring 20 COVERED courts! Experience high-level competition, unmatched camaraderie, and exciting pickleball action as we continue our journey across Florida.

Event Details

• 📆 January 25-26, 2025

• 🏪 GT Bray Pickleball, Bradenton

• 📍5502 33rd Ave Dr W, Bradenton, FL 34209

Registration Costs:

• $75 per player per bracket 💵

• $125 per player for Doubles Powerball 💵

• $150 per player for Singles Powerball 💵

Free Tournament shirt will be provided to early registrants! 👕

Divisions: 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, & 5.0

This tournament offers a division for everyone, ensuring fair and competitive play across skill levels, including dedicated seniors’ divisions and the exciting Powerball Division which is open to everyone.

Brackets: Men’s Doubles, Men’s Senior Doubles, Women’s Doubles, Women’s Senior Doubles, Mixed Doubles, Mixed Senior Doubles, Singles Powerball (Moneyball), Doubles Powerball (Moneyball).

Tournament Format - Round Robin Format to Playoffs!

Day-of Tournament Schedule:

• Saturday: Women’s Doubles, Women’s Senior Doubles, Men’s Doubles (All Ages), and Doubles Moneyball.

• Sunday: Mixed Doubles, Mixed Senior Doubles, Men’s Senior Doubles, and Singles Powerball (Moneyball).

Prizes - Medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place

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All medalists will receive raffle tickets 🎟️ for a chance to win exciting prizes in an exclusive drawing at the GO-AP Florida Tour Grand Finale, February 28–March 1, 2026 (location TBD and date is subject to change). Prizes include pickleball paddles, backpacks, cash, and more! 💰

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Waiver - Before completing your registration, please make sure you read the tournament waiver. By registering for the tournament, you acknowledge and agree to all terms outlined in the waiver.

For sponsorship opportunities, vendor booth inquiries, or general questions, please reach out to the tournament director, Dave, at:

• Phone: (407) 961-3125

• Email: Director@GO-AP.Org

Please take note that the allocated play day and start times are tentative and brackets may be consolidated, divided, or cancelled based on registrations. Formats may be modified at the discretion of the tournament director.

A valid photo ID is required for check-in.

Matches will be entered into DUPR. Please login to your DUPR account and then click here to join the GO-AP DUPR Club: https://dashboard.dupr.com/dashboard/browse/clubs/5485095067

Players Must Pay at Registration – No Exceptions!

To officially secure your place in the tournament, all players must complete payment at the time of registration.

Player Responsibility

It is each player’s responsibility to ensure they are fully registered. Here’s what this entails:

• For Singles Events: The player must register and pay all tournament fees.

• For Doubles Events: Both partners must register and pay all tournament fees.

Waitlist Notice

If you’re playing doubles and your partner has not registered or paid, your team may be moved to the waitlist until both registrations and payments are complete.

Visit the GO-AP website and follow our social media pages below 👇 for the latest updates and detailed tournament information:

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Strictly No Refunds. Once you’ve registered and paid, refunds will not be issued under any circumstances. Please be sure to review all details before completing your registration.

POWERBALL: Singles & Doubles

1st Place (Gold):

• Wins $300

• Earns a top seed spot at the GO-AP Grand Finale

2nd Place (Silver):

• Qualifies for the GO-AP Grand Finale

• Secures a higher seed than bronze

3rd Place (Bronze):

• Qualifies for the GO-AP Grand Finale

Grand Finale Highlights:

• Florida’s largest cash purse

• $10,000+ purse projected for singles

• $20,000+ purse projected for doubles

• Prestigious GO-AP Florida 2025 Tour trophies

• Prize Adjustments: Final amounts depend on registration numbers.

• Tax Forms: 1099 may be issued for larger winnings.

• Grand Finale: Scheduled for Feb. 28–Mar. 1, 2026 (location TBD; date subject to change).

Please note that weather conditions such as rain, wind, or heat may require adjustments to the tournament schedule, format, or game rules. These changes, including potential delays or modifications, are made to ensure safety and fairness. While we’ll communicate updates promptly, some decisions may be made on short notice. Additionally, please be aware that no refunds will be issued, as facility rental and event costs are incurred regardless of weather conditions.

In the meantime, let’s all pray to the Weather God for clear skies and great pickleball vibes! Thank you for your understanding and flexibility as we work to provide a fantastic tournament experience.