- Information
- Competition Events
- Player List
- Welcome
- Food
- Lodging
- Other Registration Info
- Cancellation Policy
- Directions
- Format
- Contact
- How to register for a tournament
- Volunteer Information
Registration Dates
- Open: 07/01/22
- Closed: 10/27/22
Tournament Dates
- Starts: 11/17/22
- Ends: 11/20/22
Cancellation Dates
- Cancellation Deadline: 11/01/21
Location
Palm Beach Gardens Tennis & Pickleball Center
5110 117th Court N Palm
Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Registration
- Player's age as of: 12/31/22
- Minimum Age of Player: 10
- Final Registration Deadline (Received by): 10/27/22
- Membership required as of: 11/21/22
- Tournament Sanctioning: Sanctioned - MMP
- Registration - $70.00
- Registration includes: T-shirt
- When registering online, online waiver signature is used.
- Online payment via PayPal is available. PayPal also allows credit card payments.
Additional Info
- Primary Ball: Onix Dura Fast 40
- Surface: Asphalt
- Net: Permanent
- Outdoor: Y
- Prize Money: 25000
Forms
Competition Events
Mixed Doubles 50+,60+,70+ (5.0 or lower skill levels only): Thu 11/17/22
(Skill levels and age groups within skill levels. Age Groups: 50+,60+,70+)
Price $40.00
Womens Doubles (5.0 or lower skill levels only): Fri 11/18/22
(Skill levels and age groups within skill levels. Age Groups: 19+,35+,50+,60+,70+)
Price $40.00
Note: Either this event or Pro Womens Doubles 19+,50+ may be entered. Not both.
Pro Womens Doubles 19+,50+ (4.5 or greater skill levels only): Fri 11/18/22
(by age groups: 19+,50+)
Price $130.00
Note: Either this event or Womens Doubles may be entered. Not both.
You must have a UTPR of 4.5 or above to enter this event. |
Pro Mens Doubles 19+,50+ (4.5 or greater skill levels only): Fri 11/18/22
(by age groups: 19+,50+)
Price $130.00
You must have a UTPR of 4.5 or above to enter this event. |
Mens Doubles (5.0 or lower skill levels only): Sat 11/19/22
(Skill levels and age groups within skill levels. Age Groups: 19+,35+,50+,60+,70+)
Price $40.00
Pro Mixed Doubles 19+,50+ (4.5 or greater skill levels only): Sat 11/19/22
(by age groups: 19+,50+)
Price $130.00
Note: Either this event or Mens Doubles may be entered. Not both.
You must have a UTPR of 4.5 or above to enter this event. |
Mixed Doubles (5.0 or lower skill levels only): Sun 11/20/22
(Skill levels and age groups within skill levels. Age Groups: 19+,35+)
Price $40.00
You may not enter Singles events if entered in Mixed event. |
Pro Womens Singles (4.5 or greater skill levels only): Sun 11/20/22
(by age groups: 19+,50+)
Price $130.00
You must have a UTPR of 4.5 or above to enter this event. |
Pro Mens Singles (4.5 or greater skill levels only): Sun 11/20/22
(by age groups: 19+,50+)
Price $130.00
You must have a UTPR of 4.5 or above to enter this event. |
Mens Singles (3.0 or greater skill levels only): Sun 11/20/22
Price $40.00
All skill and ages in one bracket. This is an amateur event, no prize money. You may not enter Singles event if entered in Mixed event. |
Womens Singles (3.0 or greater skill levels only): Sun 11/20/22
Price $40.00
All skill and ages in one bracket. This is an amateur event, no prize money. You may not enter Singles event if entered in Mixed event. |
Player List
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2022 WORLD PICKLEBALL OPEN (WPO)
Thursday, Nov. 17 - Sunday, Nov. 20
Palm Beach Gardens Tennis & Pickleball Center
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APP Tour & USA Pickleball Sanctioned Events
Live Streaming
18 Dedicated PIckleball Courts
Complimentary Ticket to the Delray Beach Open ATP Tennis Event ($40+ VALUE)(must register by Oct. 9)*
Pre-event Exhibition / Holiday Toy Drive
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PROS DIVISIONS ~ PRIZE MONEY (Up to $25,000)*
Men's & Womens Pro (Singles, Doubles & Mixed Doubles)(19+, 50+)
*Dependent upon number of teams per division. Full payout only applicable if divisions consist of a minimum of 12 players (singles) or 12 teams (doubles). If less than 12 players/teams per division, click the following for distribution. Click for Prize Money Distribution.
SKILLS DIVISIONS (no prize $, medals for 1st - 3rd Place Finishers)
Men's & Women's Doubles & Mixed Doubles 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0 Divisions (19 +, 35+, 50+, 60+, 70+)
Men's & Woman's Singles (3.0+)
Click here for full Event Info., Match Schedule, Prize Money Breakdown, Hotel Discounts, Formats & more. etc.
Players International Management (PIM), organizers of the YellowTennisBall.com Series of over 30 state, national and international USTA and ITF events, is excited to host the 3rd annual WORLD PICKLEBALL OPEN (WPO) presented by Kolter Homes held November 17 – 20, 2022 at Palm Beach Gardens Tennis & Pickleball Center (5110 117th Court North, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418).
In 2021, the event included over 700 participants and at this year’s event, we look forward to creating a memorable experience for our sponsors and participants; the event will include an Exhibition pre-event and free admission for spectators, players and their guests.
Please call (561.330.6003) or email (ibaron@YellowTennisBall.com) if you have any questions. We look forward to hosting you - REGISTER EARLY – Player Registration opens Friday, July 1, 2022!
To receive up-to-date event info., player news, special event updates or want to be involved as a Volunteer or Sponsor of the World Pickleball Open, please send your email address to ibaron@YellowTennisBall.com and we will add you to our Event E-blasts!
*Click here for Cancellation dates / policy.
*Click here for Weather Insurance Form
WE LOOK FORWARD TO HOSTING YOU - GOOD LUCK!
Ivan Baron, Tournament Director
ibaron@YellowTennisBall.com
561.330.6003
Food
Food vendors will be located on-site.
Lodging / Accommodations
To be announced soon.
Other Registration Info
Register by Oct. 9 for Free Ticket:
All participants that register before Oct. 9th will receive one complimentary ticket ($40 Value) to a session at the 2023 Delray Beach Open ATP Pro Tennis Legends event (Session TBD).
Any registered player losing a partner must replace that partner with an already registered player. The replacement must be in the same skill/age group that you are scheduled to play. Keep in mind as you search for a replacement that players may play down in age and up in skill. Replacements need to be known and communicated to aprilpickleball3@gmail.com by 6 p.m. the day before you are scheduled to play. Any request for replacements coming in after 6 p.m. the day before you are scheduled to play will be reviewed by the Tournament Director for approval. Replacements can be found on the players needing partners list, at the bottom of the main welcome page!
Cancellation Policy
There are no refunds or credits for inclement weather.
Cancellation Policy
Withdrawals:
* Full refund (less finance charges) if withdraw is completed 60 days (BY 9/16/22) prior to the start of the tournament
* Refund (less a processing fee of up to $25) based on current expenditures if withdraw is completed 15 to 60 (9/17/22 - 11/1/22) days to the start of the tournament
* Waitlisted ONLY players will not be charged a processing fee and may remain on the waitlist throughout the duration of the tournament
* No refunds within 14 days (after 11/1/22) before the start of the tournament.
* There will be no refunds for events that are cancelled due to inclement weather or any other unforeseen event.
** Refunds will be issued after registration closes for those players who have a credit balance. Refunds will be processed as a credit to the original form of payment where possible. Checks will only be issued when electronic forms of payment are not available (i.e. closed accounts or other reasons precluding an electronic transaction). Refunds will be processed after the tournament has ended, by the 30 days following the tournament, for players who did not get off the waitlist.
Directions
EVENT SITE:
Palm Beach Gardens Tennis & Pickleball Center
5110 117th Court North, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
*Approximately 25 minutes north of Palm Beach International Airport, 90 minutes north of Ft. Lauderdale International Airport.
Format
2022 Event Schedule:
Wenesday, Nov. 16:
- Player Registration: Players may check in on 11/16 or on their match day, at least 30 minutes prior to their 1st match time to fill out their wavier forms.
Thursday, Nov. 17: Mixed Doubles Skills: 50+, 60+, 70+ (3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0)
Friday, Nov. 18:
- Women’s Doubles Skills: 19+, 35+, 50+, 60+, 70+ (3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0)
- Women’s Doubles Pro: 19+ and 50+
- Mens Doubles Pro: 19+ and 50+
Saturday, Nov. 19:
- Mixed Doubles Pro: 19+, 50+
- Men’s Doubles Skills: 19+, 35+, 50+, 60+, 70+ (3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0)
Sunday, Nov. 20:
- Men’s Singles Pro: 19+, 50+
- Women’s Singles Pro: 19+, 50+
- Mixed Doubles Skills: 19+, 35+ (3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0)
Match Format:
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All Divisions 0f 6+ teams. Double Elimination with a Come Around (ie a team can lose a match and still come around and win the bracket). 5 or less teams play round robin.
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Main Draw: Each match consists of a best of 3 game format with each game to 11, win by two points.
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Consolation: Each match consists of one game to 15, win by two points except for the final match which determines 3rd place...with the winning team to go on to compete for 1st/2nd place. The final Consolation match consists of a best of 3 game format with each game to 11, win by two points.
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The event has the right to shorten match formats if weather poses scheduling delays.
Awards: Medals distributed to 1st – 3rd place finishers.
Referee Info.:
- Pro Division. Referees will be supplied for all matches
- Amateur Divisions. Referees will be supplied for all medal matches
Registration questions should be emailed to: April Price, aprilpickleball3@gmail.com
TOURNAMENT STAFF:
Tournament Director: Ivan Baron, ibaron@YellowTennisBall.com, 561-330-6003
Tournament Chairman: Mark Baron
Director of Player Relations: Adam Baron
Registration Management and Director Tournament Desk Operations: April Price aprilpickleball3@gmail.com
Director of Operations & Media: John Butler
Social Media & Director of Volunteers: Marlena Hochberg mhochberg@YellowTennisBall.com
Chief Referee: Jeff Shank, JLSHANK@HOTMAIL.COM
Volunteer
Please email MHochberg@YellowTennisBall.com if you are interested in Volunteering at the World Pickleball Open and/or the World Pickleball Classic.
- VOLUNTEER DEPARTMENTS: Information Booth, Court Monitors, Match Coordinators, Tournament Desk, Announcer, Score Posters, Hospitality, Player Bags, Sponsorships, Match starters. Click here for description.
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