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Tournament Details
*ALL DEDICATED/PERMANENT COURTS*
Divisions: Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles, Mixed Doubles, Men's Singles, Women's Singles
Skill Level: 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, Age 10+, Age 50+
*Some age groups may be combined to create better bracket competition.
Gender Doubles - Saturday
Mixed Doubles - Sunday
Singles - Sunday
Bracket play times will be posted 4-5 days prior to tournament.
DUPR sanctioned matches for all divisions.
Raffle Winners will receive a Proton Paddle, APS Merchandise or a Free Entry to an APS Tournament.
USAPA 2024 pickleball rules will be used. Register for the corresponding skill level according to your DUPR rating. Both partners can play above their rating, but not below. If a player does not have a rating, they can join in any division. If you turn 50 years of age during the calendar year 2024, you're eligible to play in the 50+ division. If your DUPR rating exceeds +0.5 above the specified skill level you've registered to play in, on the day you registered, you may be disqualified from the bracket.
2.5 division – up to 2.99 DUPR
3.0 division – up to 3.49 DUPR
3.5 division – up to 3.99 DUPR
4.0 division - up to 4.49 DUPR
4.5 division - up to 4.99 DUPR
5.0 division - no maximum rating
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Round Robin plus Medal Round format - each bracket finishes in approximately 3 hours
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Continuous round robin play with a minimum of 5 games to 11 or 4 games to 15
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Core yellow ball will be used
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DUPR sanctioned matches for all divisions - If you don't have a DUPR account, sign up here: www.mydupr.com
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Start times will be posted after registration closes
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Parking and Restrooms on-site
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Please arrive on time for your matches - 10 minute grace period before disqualification.
Previous Tournaments
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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 pickleballden, select 'Invite Partner' at the bottom of the page. You may invite your partner by email or by name if they are already a member of pickleballden.
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.
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
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.
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.
Do I need a DUPR account to participate in APS Tournaments?
Yes, you will need a DUPR account. Please create an account HERE if you do not have one already. You will use your DUPR ID tied to your account when registering for any APS Tournament.