3rd Annual 2025 Greater Gainesville Pickleball Open

Name: 3rd Annual 2025 Greater Gainesville Pickleball Open
Start: 2025-04-26T07:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-04-27T18:00:00-04:00
Location: 300 Club Tennis, Swim and Fitness

Schedule

Sat, 26 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 am to Sun, 27 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

300 Club Tennis, Swim and Fitness | Gainesville, FL

Calling all Pickleball enthusiasts! 🗣️
Mark your calendars for April 26th - 27th and get ready for an exciting time at Trinity United Methodist Church and The 300 Club 🏓 Join us for the highly anticipated third annual Greater Gainesville Pickleball Open, presented by Pepine Gives and Comfort Keepers, all in support of a great cause!
This premier event brings together pickleball players from across the region to compete while supporting Pepine Gives. 100% of the net proceeds will be donated to Alachua Habitat for Humanity, helping provide affordable housing for cost-burdened families in North Central Florida. Together, we can empower lives and strengthen our community—one person, one family at a time.
🌟 Don't miss out on the action! Secure your spot and make a difference. Sponsorship opportunities are available. We invite you to become a sponsor and join us in making a difference in our community!
🎾 REGISTER TODAY!
https://pickleballbrackets.com/?GGPO
Let's play for a cause! 🏡💚
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🏓 Tournament Information
Trinity United Methodist Church: 6 dedicated courts with permanent nets, plus 1 temporary court with a portable net.
The 300 Club: 4 dedicated courts with permanent nets and 3 additional courts with portable nets.
🏓Tournament Format
Skill Levels:
2.5 and below, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, and 5.0+. (Self-rating; please be accurate and courteous!)
Teams must compete at the higher-rated player’s skill level and the younger player’s age bracket (age as of 12/31/2025).
Brackets:
– 2.0–4.5: Round-robin style.
– 5.0+: Double elimination, games to 15.
– Moneyball (Open): Double elimination, Best 2 of 3 to 11.
– All games must be won by 2 points.
🏓 Other Details:
Brackets will be assigned to specific courts for the duration of play.
Winners will be determined and medals awarded at the tournament desk after bracket completion.
Medals awarded to the top three teams in each category.
This tournament is not USAPA-sanctioned and will not have referees. Tournament format is subject to change at the discretion of the Tournament Director.
🏓 Registration and Fees
$60 through February 2, 2025
$70 from February 3 to April 6, 2025
$80 from April 7 to April 17, 2025
🏓 Included in registration:
First event (additional events are $10 each)
Dri-fit tournament t-shirt
Access to silent auction, prizes, and more!
⚠️ No registrations will be accepted after April 17, 2025. Waitlisted teams will pay the registration fee upon being moved into an active bracket. Players without a partner by the registration deadline will not be refunded.
🏓 Refund Policy
All fees paid are final. In the case of weather delays or cancellations, an alternate tournament date may be scheduled.
🏓 Prize Money (Moneyball Only)
1st Place: $600
2nd Place: $300
3rd Place: $150
🏓 Corporate Sponsorships
Corporate sponsorship opportunities are available! Please contact us to learn how you can partner with us to support this impactful event.
We can’t wait to see you on the court! Register now to secure your spot in one of Gainesville’s most exciting pickleball tournaments, all while giving back to the community.