The Wellington Pickleball Cup 2025 is proudly delivered by the Wellington Pickleball Club Inc and sponsored by Kenepuru Engineers.

Friday 7 Feb (from midday) - Singles

Saturday 8 Feb (from 8.30am) - Gender doubles

Sunday 9 February (from 8.30am) - Mixed doubles.

The 2025 Cup features a total of 70 divisions. The organisers reserve the right to reduce the number of divisions, depending on registration numbers.

All pool matches will be one game to 15 points (win by 2). Post-pool matches will be the best of 3 sets to 11 points (win by 2). Medals will be awarded at the end of each day.

More specific information on start times and other tournament details will be circulated once the registration period closes.

Fees:

- Registration fee = $50 per person (pp)

- Event fee = $20 per event pp

- Service fee = $8.20 per event pp

Registrations:

- You can register for events with a higher DUPR rating than you currently have (i.e. you can 'play up', not down)

- Please note that the tournament organisers will check player's DUPR ratings and reserve the right to change a registration if there is evidence of 'sandbagging'

- All results will be uploaded onto DUPR, so please make sure that you have an account (visit dupr.com for more information)

- While the minimum player age is 16 (as at 31 Dec 2025), registrations for younger players will be considered on a case-by-case basis - email the organisers at wellington.pc.tournament@gmail.com.

Facilities:

- Akau Tangi Sports Centre was previously known as the ASB Centre

- There are toilets, showers and changing rooms available on site, plus wi-fi, cafe and hydration station

- There is plenty of free parking available at the venue., and there will be a grandstand for spectators.

Dinner:

- There's no official Cup dinner in 2025

- However, if you'd like the opportunity to socialise with other players on Saturday evening then join us at "1852 Pub and Kitchen" (www.1852.co.nz) in Brooklyn. There is no upfront payment - just pay the venue direct for what you eat and drink

- To assist 1852 with planning, please register your interest at the following webpage https://wpc.helloclub.com/events/view/66fb94a0fe5be11b8043ee90

Officiating:

- With the exception of medal matches, all games will be self-refereed

- We will be using the Official USA Pickleball Rulebook, available https://usapickleball.org/what-is-pickleball/official-rules/

- Please make sure that you are playing with a USAPA approved paddle. If unsure, check out https://equipment.usapickleball.org/paddle-list/

Tournament fees are refundable until registration closes, with the exception of Service fees (which are payable to PickleballBrackets).

You need to agree to a health and safety liability waiver as part of the registration process. A health and safety briefing will be provided at the tournament as part of the players' briefing.