The World Pickleball Tour is coming back to Kansas City in 2023!
From May 19-21, 2023, we'll be hosting another tournament at the beautiful, 12-court, Elite Tennis + Wellness in Overland Park, KS!
ABOUT THE WPT
The World Pickleball Tour is a strictly amateur tournament series that hosted 25 events in 2022 and is hosting nearly 40 in 2023.
All of our tournament stops are considered "challenger" events, as all Gold Medalists from our circuit are invited to the 2024 WPT Amateur Invitational Championships, which will pit the best amateur players in the country against each other as they compete for their share of the $175,000 CASH PURSE at the event!
We exist to grow the game at the grassroots level, and aim to provide high-quality, valuable, and memorable competitive experiences for you all, the amateur players. We look forward to seeing you at this event!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Skill/Age Brackets: 3.0-5.0; 19+, 35+, 50+, 60+ (70+ added at registration close if applicable)
Registration Perks: All players receive a WPT player swag bag: a reusable, branded tote that contains elevated giveaway items, hydration and nutrition essentials, court fashion accessories, other player necessities, and a World Tour DRIFIT t-shirt! Players who register for 2 events will also receive entry into a 3rd event FOR FREE! Enter 3FORFREE at checkout.
Format: This will be an unsanctioned, Round Robin-style event with 7 guaranteed matches (games to 11, win by 2). In some situations, playoffs may be incorporated into the format (TBD after registration closes and the brackets are created).
Winners: All gold medalists earn an invitation to the 2024 championship event with $175k cash purse. Silver and bronze medalists will also earn a spot on the waiting list for the 2024 championship event. Winners will also receive gifts and prizes from sponsors.
Giveaways: The WPT will be providing sponsored giveaways that are raffled off at the event - from luxury bags to paddles and more!
What are you waiting for? Sign up now! And don’t forget to follow the World Pickleball Tour on Facebook and Instagram (@worldpickleballtour)!
Happy Pickleballin'!
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