The Elite Pickleball Golden Ticket Pre-Qualifier Series is a series of USAP sanctioned pickleball tournaments that lead into the UTR Sports: Overland Park, KS Golden Ticket held May 14-18, 2025. Medalists in each of the Pre-Qualifying events will earn a 1-week pre-registration invitation before registration is opened to the general public.
The Elite Pickleball Golden Ticket Pre-Qualifier Series All medalist (Gold, Silver & Bronze) in the The Elite Pickleball Golden Ticket Pre-Qualifier Series will receive early priority registration in the below UTR Sports: Overland Park, KS Golden Ticket (5/14-18, 2025).
TOURNAMENTS:
- January 17-19, 2025 The Elite Pickleball Golden Ticket Pre-Qualifier
- March 21-23, 2025 The Elite Pickleball Golden Ticket Pre-Qualifier
- May 14-18, 2025 UTR Sports: Overland Park, KS Golden Ticket: https://bit.ly/3V2pRtF
SCHEDULE:
- Friday, January 17: Singles
- Saturday, January 18: Gendered Doubles
- Sunday, January 19: Mixed Doubles
*Brackets will be posted the day of play. Remember that brackets are subject to change until each event starts. Please review the schedule each evening before your event play day. If any start time changes happen to your bracket, we will notify you by email.
HELPFUL LINKS:
- How To: Complete an Event Registration as a Doubles Partner: https://bit.ly/3Y70Myg
- How To: Claim Your Player Profile: https://bit.ly/4f3KGfz
- Why You Should Have a Pickleball Rating: https://bit.ly/3Yqhj1B
- Become a USA Pickleball Member (Required for Sanctioned Events): https://bit.ly/3ZgzmaR
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May 23, 2025 All day3 games guaranteed. All funds raised for this tournament will go directly towards our The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society fundraising goal of $75,000!
Thanks to our friends, The Shannon Brothers, we'll be playing for custom made blood drops!
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May 24, 2025 All dayGet ready for a day of thrilling matches at the Sandbox Royal Pickleball Event! We’re featuring Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Divisions, open to players of all skill levels.Entry Fee: $60 per team
Dress Code: All-white outfits preferred — show up in style!Date: May 24th | Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Sandbox GoddardFind your partner, dress your best, and compete for the crown. Space is limited, so register soon to secure your spot in the tournament! -
May 24, 2025 9:00 AM - May 24, 2025 12:00 PM$80 per team
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May 25, 2025 All day- 9:00 AM start
- $40 per team
- 3.5 and above
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May 26, 2025 8:00 AM - May 26, 2025 12:00 PM
- 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- $40 per team
- 3.25 and below skill level
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May 30, 2025 - June 1, 2025 All dayThis is a three day Doubles event held the weekend of May 30, 31 & June 1, 2025.
- Men's, Women's & Mixed 2.5,3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 & 5.0 - 50+ 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, & 4.5+
- 50/50 Division (one player over 50 and one player under 50) 50/50 can be any gender.
- Heroes Division for Military or First Responders (both players must qualify).
- Round-Robin Format: 2 games to 11 points, win by 1 (Bonus pts. awarded for games and matches won)
- All matches will be self-officiated.
- Weekend schedule:
- Friday after 4pm- 50/50 & Heroes Divisions
- Saturday - Men's & Women's Doubles
- Sunday - Mixed Doubles
- Round Robin: You will play matches back to back and each division will be complete in 4-5 hours.
- Entry deadline: May 25th No refunds after May 16
All divisions will be round robin format with either one group of players or multiple pools. You will play everyone in your group or pool. The combined skill divisions will have an upper and lower playoff bracket (min. 8 teams) depending on how you finish in your pool or round robin event. Playoff brackets will be 2 out of 3 matches time permitting.
- Men's, Women's & Mixed 2.5,3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 & 5.0 - 50+ 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, & 4.5+
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May 31, 2025 All day$30 per team; double elimination format
