PRO FORMAT The registration deadline for PPA Tour Australia Pro Events is September 1st. Qualifying rounds for PPA Pro Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles will take place from 4pm on Thursday 10th September. A maximum of 10 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 10 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, September 3rd, following the pro registration deadline whether they are in the main draw or the qualifier rounds. Those not in Main Draw or Qualifiers will have the option to play 19+ 4.0-5.0. 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, 2/3 to 11, win by 2 OPEN 19+ AND MASTERS FORMAT (3.0-4.0) Skill Levels 3.0+ will play Pool Play. OPEN 19+ AND MASTERS FORMAT (4.0+) Pool Play unless draw size exceeds 16 Teams 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. All Pool Play matches will be best 1 to 15, win by 2, with Gold only best 2 of 3 to 11, win by 2 Entry Fee: $90.00/player, the First event is free. Location: Focus Pickleball Redcliffe 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.australia