PRO FORMAT The registration deadline for PPA Tour Australia Pro Events is 17th March. Qualifying rounds for PPA Pro Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles will take place from 4pm on Thursday 3rd April. A maximum of 8 players/teams will be able to participate in qualifiers, based on the number of registrations. Each athlete can participate in a maximum of 2 qualifying events. - All athletes register via the qualifier for PPA Pro Events. - Contracted MLPA/PPA Pro players receive automatic entry into the PRO Main Draw. - Non-contracted players who sign up with contracted players will receive the next preference (based on - contracted players' PPA Ranking). - Non-contracted players will then fill the remaining spots based on PPA Rankings Points, and DUPR. Qualifier rounds take place when the overall team number (or player number for singles) exceeds a certain limit. 24 teams (or players for singles) in the Main Draw: We will run a qualifier for 8 teams (or players for singles) to qualify for the Main Draw of 24 (If venue capacity allows, a larger draw may be run). After pro registration closes, we will determine how many teams/players get an automatic bid into the main draw, which will determine the size of the main draw and the qualifier rounds. Players will be notified by Wednesday, March 19, following the pro registration deadline whether they are in the main draw or the qualifier rounds. PPA Pro Qualifier Format: Single Elimination 1 to 15, win by 2. Starting at 4pm Thursday evening. PPA Pro Main Draw Format: Single Elimination 2/3 to 11, win by 2. The losers of the semis will play a bronze medal match. OPEN AND MASTERS FORMAT (3.5+) Skill Levels 3.0+ will play Double Elimination with no come-around (i.e., if a team loses a match, the best they can do is bronze. They cannot come around to win the gold). Main Draw: Matches consist of a best of 3 game format with each game to 11, win by 2 points. Consolation: Each match consists of one game to 15, win by 2 points, except for the final match which determines 3rd place. Entry Fee: $90.00/player, the First event is free. Location: Voyager Tennis and Pickleball Arkinstall Park, Cunningham St, Tweed Heads, NSW. Parking: Available on-site and free Please note: The event schedule and format are subject to change. 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 consider this when planning your travel for the tournament. Spots are limited, so register now - we can't wait to see you there! Follow us for more information at PPA Tour Australia and MLP Australia: PPA Tour Australia and MLP Australia website. www.ppatour.com.au instagram. @ppatour.australia and @mlp.australi