PREPARE FOR ACTION! We are excited to reveal our comeback to Sydney, featuring the Pacific Pickleball Leagues Open and Masters events in collaboration with the Pickleball Australia Association (PAA). Brace yourselves for the groundbreaking Pro Teams format, as we bring back the Major League Pickleball Australia (MLP Australia) with the expanded 12 Team League. With a record-breaking $108,000 in prize money up for grabs at this event, the 2024 season is poised to deliver unmatched excitement and showcase the highest level of competition in the country!

Join us at the Blacktown Tennis Centre Stanhope in Sydney, Australia from February 23rd -25th for our launch of the 2024 Season.

Don't miss the action and excitement of MLP Australia as the region's top players battle it out each afternoon over three days to be crowned Major League Champions for event one.

Mitch Hargreaves will return as captain of the Sydney Smash

Sarah Burr will return as captain of the Gold Coast Glory

Aaron Blitz will return as captain of the Melbourne Mavericks

Ludovica Sciaky will return as captain of the season one champions the Brisbane Breakers

Katy Hart will captain the Eastern Rush

Jai Grewal will captain the Southern Stars

George Wall will captain the Fast Fours

Somer Dalla-Bona will captain the Northern Crocs

Andrew Horridge will captain the Western Vipers

Matt Carter will captain the New Zealand Hustle

Asia Aces captained by Venise Chan

SEA Surge captained by Pei Chuan Kao

REGISTRATION

General player and spectator registration opens on Monday 8th January at 12pm AEDT, so mark your calendars! Save some money with early bird pricing available until Monday 15th January.

EVENT SCHEDULE

Click on the Events Link above for a full description of each event when registration opens.

Friday 23rd February:

- Open Men’s and Women’s Singles

- Futures Men’s and Women’s Singles

- Masters 50+ Men's and Women's Singles

- MLP Australia Pro Teams Event

Saturday 24th February:

- Open Men's and Women's Doubles

- Futures Men’s and Women’s Doubles

- Masters 50+ Men's and Women's Doubles

- MLP Australia Pro Teams Event

Sunday 25th February:

- Open Mixed Doubles

- Futures Mixed Doubles

- Masters 50+ Mixed Doubles

- MLP Australia Pro Teams Finals

DETAILS

The Open division will be made up of the top 14 ranked teams (22 for mixed doubles) that register. The remaining two spots will be filled by wildcards. The wildcard application can be made by completing the wildcard application form and submitting 2 days prior to registration closing (link will be provided here when registrations open). They will then be reviewed by the PPL / PAA tournament committee to determine the successful teams.

Wildcard Application: https://forms.gle/rsYpUrZdmRdJi1bc8

Any team that does not qualify for the Open division will be permitted to play in the Futures division. The champion team for the Futures division receives automatic entry into the Open for the next Pacific Pro event.

Skill:

Open - 4.0 and above (at least one partner must be a 4.0 and above to register)

Futures - 3.5 and above

Masters - 3.5 and above

Teams per event:

- 16 Individuals for Singles events,

- 16 Teams of 2 for each Doubles event, 24 for Mixed Doubles event

*Some events may expand to additional teams if there are more than 6 teams on the waitlist

**Events with less than 4 Teams/ Players entered will not run and entry fee refunded.

Please note the event schedule and format is subject to change, and that while times have been listed, tournament organisers may delay or change the event schedule and format due to extended match times, numbers, and/or potential weather delays. Please make sure to take this into consideration when planning your travel for the tournament.

Spots are limited so register to make sure you can join us in Sydney for what promises to be the event of the year. We can't wait to see you there!

Entry Fee: $80.00/player (early bird $60.00/player), the First event is free.

- Opens: Second and Third Events are $20.00 each.

- Masters 50+: Second and Third Events are $10.00 each.

- Futures 3.5+: Second and Third Events are $10.00 each

Spectators Tickets (Free!): https://pacificprosydney24.eventbrite.com.au/

LOCATION

Blacktown Tennis Centre Stanhope

Sentry Drive, Stanhope Gardens NSW 2768

Parking: Available on-site and free

Pacific Pickleball League and MLP Australia

website. pacificpickleball.net

instagram. @pacific.pickleball

REFUND POLICY

Pacific Pickleball will provide full refunds up to the close of registration (excluding transaction and service fees).

After registration closes, the provision of a medical certificate will ensure a full refund minus the transaction and service charges.

General withdrawal after the close of registration will result in a $60 registration payment being retained by Pacific Pickleball to cover costs incurred.

Once draws and times are published (1 week prior), no refund will be given, except when a medical certificate can be provided.

PRIZE MONEY

Pacific Pickleball League and MLP Australia are thrilled to announce a prize pool of $108,000 for our upcoming tournament! With $30,000 allocated for Open (total $24,000) and Masters 50+ Categories (total $6,000), there will be plenty of opportunities for top-level competition and competition. We have an additional $78,000 allocated for our MLP Australia Pro Teams Event.

Check out the detailed breakdown below for the PPL Open and Masters 50+ prize money distribution in each category:

Open Men's Singles total = $4,000

Gold: $2,000

Silver: $1,200

Bronze: $800

Open Women's Singles total = $4,000

Gold: $2,000

Silver: $1,200

Bronze: $800

Open Men's Doubles total = $5,000

Gold: $2,500 ($1,250 each)

Silver: $1,500 ($750 each)

Bronze: $1,000 ($500 each)

Open Women's Doubles total: $5,000

Gold: $2,500 ($1,250 each)

Silver: $1,500 ($750 each)

Bronze: $1,000 ($500 each)

Open Mixed Doubles total = $6,000

Gold: $3,000 ($1,500 each)

Silver: $2000 ($1,000 each)

Bronze: $1000 ($500 each)

Masters 50+ Men's Singles total = $800

Gold $400

Silver $240

Bronze $160

Masters 50+ Women's Singles = $800

Gold $400

Silver $240

Bronze $160

Masters 50+ Men's Doubles = $1400

Gold $600 ($300 each)

Silver $500 ($250 each)

Bronze $300 ($150 each)

Masters 50+ Women's Doubles= $1400

Gold $600 ($300 each)

Silver $500 ($250 each)

Bronze $300 ($150 each)

Masters 50+ Mixed Doubles = $1600

Gold $800 ($400 each)

Silver $500 ($250 each)

Bronze $300 ($150 each)

HEALTH & SAFETY

Your health and safety are our top priorities at Pacific Pickleball. As you participate in any of our events, we kindly request that you carefully read and understand the Terms and Conditions outlined in the event waiver. By participating in any Pacific Pickleball and MLP Australia Event, you are deemed to have accepted and agreed to these Terms and Conditions, just as if you had agreed to them in writing. If you do not agree to these Terms, we kindly ask that you refrain from participating in any Pacific Pickleball and MLP Australia Event. We are committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants, and we appreciate your cooperation in adhering to our health and safety guidelines. Thank you for your understanding and support.