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Tournament Details
Come experience the tournament with
"unmatched efficiency & vibes" at the best venue
in Southern California!
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Premier pickleball facility with all dedicated & permanent courts.
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DUPR sanctioned matches - match results uploaded and live by Monday after the tournament.
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Efficient bracket play - each bracket finishes play in about 3 hours with smart phone supported technology.
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Friendliest staff here to serve and support your tournament experience!
DIVISIONS
- Men's & Women's Doubles
2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0 (ages 10+, 50+)
- Mixed Doubles
2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 (ages 10+, 50+)
- Men's & Women's Singles
2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0 (ages 10+, 50+)
- OPEN Doubles Prize Money $7,500 Winner Takes All!! Plus, automatic free entry to the following APS tournament to defend your title!
*OPEN divisions are intended for players with ratings 4.5 DUPR or better.
*Some age groups may be combined to create better bracket competition.
*Doubles partners in different age brackets must play in the younger partner's age bracket.
*OPEN Prize Money division requires a minimum of 16 teams or 16 players for singles, otherwise a reduced cash prize will be awarded.
SCHEDULE
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FRIDAY - Singles
(matches play between 11:30am-5pm)
OPEN Prize $$ Singles
- Friday @ 11:30am
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SATURDAY - Gender Doubles
(matches play between 11:30am-close)
OPEN Prize $$ Mixed Doubles
- Saturday @ 11:30am
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SUNDAY - Mixed Doubles
(matches play between 11:30am-close)
OPEN Prize $$ Doubles
- Sunday @ 11:30am
Bracket play times will be posted 4-5 days prior to tournament.
Each bracket takes about 3 hours to complete with the exception of the OPEN divisions.
FORMAT
Round Robin plus Medal Round format for every bracket - each bracket finishes in approximately 3 hours. Continuous round robin play with a minimum of 5 games to 11 or 4 games to 15 depending on bracket size.
BALL
Official tournament ball is Life Time LT Pro 48.
RULES
USAPA pickleball rules will be used. Both USAPA and UPA Approved paddles may be used.
DUPR
Scores will be reported to DUPR the day after the event with the exception of the OPEN bracket. OPEN bracket games will not be reported to DUPR.
Register for a free DUPR account if you do not have one -> sign up here: www.mydupr.com **No rating required! Get your first rating by playing in our tournament.
Connect your Pickleball Den account with your DUPR account by signing into Pickleball Den, click Account, scroll to the DUPR section and click connect DUPR account. You must connect prior to registering.
Neither player on a team may have a DUPR rating higher than the division entered to play. Example: a 3.5 player may not play in a 3.5 bracket with a 4.02 player as the 4.02 player is not eligible.
AWARDS
Custom APS medals will be awarded to top three finishers in each bracket.
RAFFLE
Every participant will have a chance to enter the raffle. Opportunities available to enter multiple times at the event. Raffle Winners will receive a Neonic Paddle, APS Merchandise or a Free Entry to an APS Tournament. Winners will be announced via email following the tournament.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
In the unfortunate event that the tournament is rained out, one or both days of the weekend, and we are not able to play with same or next day postponements, we will reschedule the tournament to another weekend.
SPECTATORS, PARKING, FOOD/WATER & GRACE PERIOD
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Parking and Restrooms on-site.
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Water on-site; please bring your own drinking container.
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Food available for purchase.
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Please arrive on time for your matches - 10 minute grace period before disqualification.
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Long Beach
Pickleball Challenger
April 27-28, 2024
2800 N Studebaker Rd
Long Beach, CA 90815
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About
American
pickleball
series
American Pickleball Series focuses on providing high-quality, round-robin-style pickleball tournaments across the nation. Our partnership with DUPR allows us to record all matches in their software so you can grow your pickleball ranking. We want to provide players with the opportunity to play as many matches as possible, so we can guarantee you will get your money's worth in every APS Tournament. We look forward to fueling your pickleball addiction.
Frequently asked questions
How do I register with my partner?
After registering yourself for a doubles bracket on Pickleball Den, select 'Invite Partner'. You may invite your partner by email or by name if they are already a member of Pickleball Den. Your partner will still be required to register and pay.
Can I withdraw with a refund?
You can withdraw with a refund, minus a $5 processing fee, all the way up until registration closes for each tournament.
When will bracket times be posted?
The days brackets will be playing are posted on pickleballden and tournament flyers. Specific bracket times are posted within 1-2 days of registration closing.
What level can I play at?
Teams will play at the level of the higher rated player. The maximum skill level allowed in each bracket, may be rated +0.49 above their indicated skill level. For example, if two players have DUPR ratings of 3.18 and 3.97, the lowest bracket this team may enter is 3.5. Players may play above their skill rating, but not below.
Where can I find more tournament details?
All tournament information can be found on pickleballden and on our social media. @apstournaments on IG and FB
Do I need a DUPR account to participate in APS Tournaments?
Yes, you will need a DUPR account. Please log in to Pickleball Den, click Account, scroll to the DUPR section and click connect DUPR account. Sign in, claim or create a DUPR account HERE if you do not already have one.