NOVEMBER 15 – 16, 2024
@ PALM BEACH GARDENS TENNIS & PICKLEBALL CENTER
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Players International Management (PIM), organizers of the YellowTennisBall.com Series of over 30 state, national and international USTA and ITF events, and the World Pickleball Classic, is excited to host the 5th annual WORLD PICKLEBALL OPEN (WPO) presented by Hospital for Special Surgery Florida; the event is held November 15- 16, 2024 at Palm Beach Gardens Tennis & Pickleball Center (5110 117th Court North, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418*). We’ve hosted over 1,300 participants the last two years so please register early – many divisions will sell out!
We look forward to creating a memorable experience for our sponsors and participants! Event information is listed below and please call (561.330.6003) or email ([email protected]) if you have any questions. We look forward to hosting you and please remember to register early – Player Registration opens Monday, July 1, 2024!
To receive up-to-date event info., player news, special event updates, please contact Ivan Baron ([email protected]) and we will add you to our Event E-blasts!
EVENT INFO.
Event Site. Palm Beach Gardens Tennis & Pickleball Center (5110 117th Court N Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418; 561-630-1180). The event will feature 20 newly resurfaced/dedicated Pickleball courts. Click for map.
Things to do around town: Click here
Travel: Located approximately 25 minutes north of Palm Beach International Airport and one hour 20 minutes north of Ft. Lauderdale airport. Facility info.
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 Form and Event Registration Form)
Site Info:
- Parking: Over 300 parking spots available on-site.
- Animals. No animals are allowed on-site.
Admission. 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!
Food / Beverage Concessions. Will be available for purchase on-site.
Pets: No pets allowed on-site.
Entry Fees:
Early Bird
- $70 Event Registration Fee + $40 Entry Fee per event entered
- Normal Registration
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- $80 Event Registration Fee + $40 Entry Fee per event entered
Player Gift: All participants will receive one t-shirt per person (regardless of how many divisional events they compete in).
Court Surface: The event will consist of 16 newly resurfaced and dedicated Pickleball courts.
Ball Type: Pro Penn 40
Weather: Competitions will be conducted unless event staff determines the weather conditions to be potentially dangerous, life threatening or if the facility would incur significant damage. There will be no cash refunds for cancelled events due to weather, unless a Weather Insurance Form is purchased. Click for Weather Insurance Form (deadline for submittal is Nov. 1, 2024).
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.
The tournament format is a Round Robin with a minimum of 3 matches for all participants.
• All matches to either 11 or 15 points, Site Director will explain format day of.
• Medals awarded based amount of matches won. In case of ties: Head-to-head, then point differential if needed
• Divisions with 8 or more teams will be broken into two or more pools with a playoff round for medals.
• While this is a non-sanctioned event, we plan to have a certified referee onsite for questions regarding rules
ALL EVENTS WILL BE ROUND ROBIN
2024 IMPORTANT DATES – SCHEDULE
Monday, July 1: Registration Opens – Limited space available!
Tuesday, October 22: Last day to withdraw and receive a full refund
Friday, November 1: Registration deadline & Weather Insurance Form deadline (click for form).
Friday, Nov. 15 – Saturday, Nov. 16. Match Play. 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!
Friday, Nov. 15:
- Women’s Doubles Skills: 19+, 50+, 60+ (3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5+)
- Men’s Doubles Skills: 19+, 50+, 60+ (3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5+)
Saturday, Nov. 16:
- Mixed Doubles Skills: 19+, 50+, 60+ (3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5+)
VOLUNTEER INFO
Volunteer Info. Volunteering is an invitation to link with great people and oversee the day-to-day operation. All Volunteers will receive a T-shirt, Lunch or Dinner, and one complimentary ticket to the 2024 Delray Beach Open ATP Men’s Tennis Event (Session TBA: $40+ Value).
- VOLUNTEER DEADLINE TO APPLY: October 1, 2024 (limited spots, register early!) APPLY HERE
- VOLUNTEER DEPARTMENTS: Information Booth, Court Monitors, Match Coordinators & Player Orientation, Tournament Desk, Hospitality & Player Bags.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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MARQUEE SPONSORS
HSS Florida is a state-of-the-art facility located in West Palm Beach and provides patients with the highest quality care from Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) the world’s leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health. The doctors at HSS Florida have years of experience caring for people with all types of orthopedic conditions. Whether you’re looking for a diagnosis or a second opinion, surgical or nonsurgical orthopedic care, rehabilitation or performance services, our experts will guide you every step of the way. PRESENTING SPONSOR + OFFICIAL HOSPITAL
Palm Beach Sports Commission is a private, not-for-profit organization contracted by Palm Beach County to promote and market the County as a sports tourism destination. The Commission brings sporting events and activities to the County, enhances economic impact, stimulates bed tax revenues (with a focus on the off-season), and maximizes utilization of County facilities. HOST COUNTY SPONSOR
Palm Beach Gardens Tennis & Pickleball Center. The City of Palm Beach Gardens Tennis & Pickleball Center is a premier community public tennis and pickleball facility, winning 2019-2020 USTA National Member Organization of the Year, 2018 USTA Florida Member Organization of the Year Award and 2014 United States Tennis Association (USTA) National Outstanding Facility Award. The Tennis & Pickleball Center has 20 hydro-grid clay courts and multiple pickleball courts. HOST-SITE
GOLD SPONSORS
CORA Health Services, Inc./CORA Physical Therapy (www.coraphysicaltherapy.com) is an outpatient rehabilitation company that uses proven clinical practices and cost effective treatment protocols to return patients to their jobs and lifestyles as soon as possible. Its clinics offer a complete range of treatment, including outpatient physical therapy and general rehabilitation, worker’s compensation therapy, sports and auto injury rehabilitation, and rehabilitation for seniors. CORA operates more than 240 clinics in 10 states: Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin, including specialty clinics under the Body Gears brand. OFFICIAL ATHLETIC TRAINING SERVICES SPONSOR
Penn is a premium racquet sports brand developing performance ball products for pickleball, tennis and racquetball. Founded in 1910 in Pennsylvania, Penn manufactures innovative, durable and high quality products in each racquet sports category. OFFICIAL BALL SPONSOR
Delray Beach Open. The world’s only combined ATP 250 Event (featuring today’s ATP stars) and ATP Champions Tour Legends Event (featuring former tennis greats). The 32nd anniversary takes place Feb. 9 – 18, 2024, is televised nationally and internationally in over 75 countries, and is host to 60,000+ spectators and over a dozen special events and amateur tennis events.
TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE
Tournament Director: Ivan Baron, [email protected] 561-330-6003
Director of Player Relations: Adam Baron, [email protected]
Tournament Desk Operations: Elad Yair, [email protected]
Operations Assistant: Jax Kenney, [email protected]
Chief Referee: Dereck Prince
Tournament Chairman: Mark Baron
WE LOOK FORWARD TO HOSTING YOU AT THE WORLD PICKLEBALL OPEN!
