Players International Management (PIM), organizers of the World Pickleball Series and the YellowTennisBall.com Series of over 25 state, national and international USTA and ITF events, is excited to host the 4th anniversary of the WORLD PICKLEBALL OPEN (WPO) presented by Kolter Homes & HSS Florida. The event, held November 16 - 18, 2023 at Palm Beach Gardens Tennis & Pickleball Center (5110 117th Court North, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418) INCLUDES ALL LEVELS OF PLAY and will include a 30-minute televised show aired on Amazon PickleTV! Event information is listed below & call 561.330.6003 or email ibaron@YellowTennisBall.com if you have any questions. We look forward to hosting you and make sure to register early – Player Registration opens July 15, 2023. *Mandatory Forms: CHECK-IN & FORMS:**IMPORTANT** Please check in 20 minutes before your match time as ALL PLAYERS must fill out the following forms online and show their confirmation emails upon check-in (Medical Release & Waiver Form and Event Contact Form). *Match Play Info: Pending draw sizes, divisions might carry over to another day to finish their event *Participant amounts per division: Pending the amount of registrations, event will do its best to accommodate as many players as possible. -------- Wednesday, Nov. 15: - Evening: XGLOSIVE Kickoff Celebration, XGLOsive turns traditional pickleball into a fun, no-pressure social experience for adults of all abilities. XGLOsive transforms your courts with blacklights, fluorescent graphics, and upbeat music to create a FUN nightclub atmosphere! Limited availability, register for the session of your choice (6:30pm, 7:30pm, 8:30pm). To register, click the following https://egov.pbgfl.com/webtrac/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search.html?module=ar&primarycode=334104 ----------- Thu., Nov. 16 – Sunday, Nov. 19. Match Play (Pro and Amateur Divisions)... Spectator admission is FREE. - We are hosting a Holiday Toy Drive, and if able, please bring a brand new toy to the Tournament Desk as all items will be donated to local hospitals – thank you! - Please check in for your matches at least 30 minutes early to fill out event paperwork. - Warm-up courts: Available one hour before the first matches of the day (match schedule posted few days prior to event), possibly 1-2 thereafter. Thursday: - Mixed Doubles Skills: 50+, 60+ (3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5+) Friday - Women’s Doubles Skills: 19+, 35+, 50+, 60+ (3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0) - Men’s Singles Skills: 19+, 35+ 50+ (3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5+) - Pro Women’s Doubles ($): (4.5+) - Senior Pro Women’s Doubles ($): 50+ (4.5+) - Pro Men’s Doubles: (4.5+) - Senior Pro Men’s Doubles : 50+ (4.5+) Saturday - Pro Mixed Doubles ($): (4.5+) - Senior Pro Mixed Doubles ($): 50+ (4.5+) - Men’s Doubles Skills: 19+, 35+, 50+, 60+ (3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0) - Women’s Singles Skills: 19+, 35+ 50+ (3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5+) Sunday - Pro Men’s Singles ($): (4.5+) - Senior Pro Men’s Singles ($): 50+ (4.5+) - Pro Women’s Singles ($): (4.5+) - Senior Pro Women’s Singles ($): 50+ (4.5+) - Mixed Doubles Skills: 19+, 35+ (3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5+) ----------- FORMAT OF PLAY: Event has the right to combine divisions and/or alter format based on amount of players/teams registered and/or if any weather issues arise. Double Elimination: - All players will have the ability to play for the Gold Medal match thru the consolation bracket. - All players are guaranteed two ( 2 ) matches. - All matches in the "Main Draw" will be 2 out of 3 games to 11; winning by 2 points; all matches in the "Consolation Draw" will be one game to 15 - winning by 2 points. Medal rounds will be 2 out of 3 games to 11 win by 2. Doubles: - 4 or 5 team brackets will play a round robin format; 2 out of 3 games to 11, win by 2 points - 3 or fewer teams will be combined brackets Singles: - 5+ player brackets will play double elimination 2 out of 3 games to 11, win by 2 points. - 4 player brackets will play a round robin format; 2 out of 3 games to 11, win by 2 points; - 3 or fewer players will be combined brackets If your event is a round robin format - THERE WILL BE NO PLAYOFFS ----------- MEDICAL RELEASE - Click here CONTACT FORM - EVENT REGISTRATION - Click here EVENT INFO - Click here 2022 WPO Sizzle Reel - Click here Don't Forget To Sign Up for the World Pickleball Classic - Held Oct. 12 - 15 @ Palm Beach Gardens