PRO FORMAT
The registration deadline for PPA Tour Australia Pro Events is Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Qualifying rounds for PPA Pro Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles will take place at 5 pm the evening before the event date if required, based on the number of registrations.
- 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, then 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 32. (If draw capacity allows, a 40-team 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, August 14, following the pro registration deadline whether they are in the main draw or the qualifier rounds.
PPA Pro Qualifier Format:
Single Elimination 2/3 to 11, win by 2.
Starting 5 pm the evening before the registered event.
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.
Losers of Round 1 move into the Open Draw.
OPEN AND MASTERS FORMAT (3.5+)
Skill Levels 3.5+ 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:
$80.00/player, the First event is free.
- Pro 4.5+: Second and Third Events are $20.00 each.
- Masters 50+: Second and Third Events are $10.00 each.
- Open 3.5+: Second and Third Events are $10.00 each.
Location:
RACV Royal Pines Resort
Ross St, Benowa QLD 4217, Australia
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:
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