The Ocean Grove Classic starts here.
This one’s been built for a group of players who have quietly become one of the biggest drivers of the game.
Pickleball hasn’t just grown because of the new and the young.
It’s grown because of players who keep showing up, competing hard, and still wanting a proper hit.
And if we’re being honest…
As the sport’s grown, we’ve all seen it.
A 60 year old up against a 70 year old.
On paper, it looks fine.
On court… not always the same story.
That ten year gap hits differently depending on who’s standing across the net.
And when that’s not taken into account, the player experience just… doesn’t quite land.
No one’s asking for it to be easier.
Just fair.
We think it should be done properly.
So this has been built with care, with intention, and yes… with a bit of HeadHoncho oversight.
Tighter age brackets.
Structured formats.
A pace that actually makes sense.
So when you step on court, you’re not adjusting to the format.
The format finally adjusts to you.
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EVENT STRUCTURE
Day 1: Friday 10 July
Gender Doubles
Day 2: Saturday 11 July
Mixed Doubles
Round Robin → Semi Finals → Finals
MATCH FORMAT
Round Robin: First to 15, win by 2
Semi Finals: First to 15, win by 2
Medal Matches: Best of 3 games to 11, win by 2
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REGISTRATION
Registrations close: 26 June 2026
(or earlier if capacity is reached)
Entry fee: $65 per player (includes one event)
Additional event: $15
Maximum of 2 events per player
Players are guaranteed a minimum of three games per event.
Medals will be awarded to Gold, Silver, and Bronze in each division.
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PLAYER ELIGIBILITY
Age eligibility is based on age as at 31 December 2026
Skill based events are determined by a player’s DUPR doubles rating at close of registration
All participants must have:
A Pickleball Tournaments profile
A linked DUPR account
A current Pickleball Australia membership
For assistance:
https://www.pickleballaus.org/faq-players
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NO DICKHEAD POLICY
Yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like.
This tournament adheres to the Pickleball Australia Participant Code of Behaviour.
Respect your opponents. Respect officials. Respect the game.
Competitive is great.
Being hard work isn’t.
PA Participant Code of Behaviour Policy:
https://www.pickleballaus.org/tournaments
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RULES & SANCTIONING
This is a Tier 1 Pickleball Australia sanctioned event.
Matches will be played in accordance with the Global Pickleball Federation 2026 Rules:
https://globalpickleballfederation.org/pickleball-rulebook/
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