MARCH 15 – 16, 2025 @PATCH REEF PARK
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 Saturday, March 15 and Sunday, March 16, 2025 at Patch Reef Park (2000 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33431). We’ve hosted over 1,300 participants the last three 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 (EYair@YellowTennisBall.com) if you have any questions. We look forward to hosting you and please remember to register early – Player Registration opens Monday, November 11, 2024!
To receive up-to-date event info., player news, special event updates, please contact Ivan Baron (ibaron@YellowTennisBall.com) and we will add you to our Event E-blasts!
2025 IMPORTANT DATES – SCHEDULE
Entry Fees:
- Nov 15 – Feb. 10, 2025 – Early Bird: $35 Event Registration Fee + $40 Entry Fee per event entered
- Feb. 10 – March 2: $45 Event Registration Fee + $40 Entry Fee per event entered
Fri., November 15: Registration Opens – Limited space available!
Fri., Feb. 21: Last day to withdraw and receive a full refund
Sun., March 2: Registration deadline.
Sat., March 15 – Sun., March 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!
Sat., March 15: Men’s & Women’s Doubles Skills: 19+, 40+, 60+ (3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5+)
- Sun., March 16: Mixed Doubles Skills: 19+, 40+, 60+ (3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5+)
EVENT INFO.
Event Site. Patch Reef Park (2000 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33431)
Players Receive:
- World Pickleball Series T-shirt
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)
Parking: Complimentary.
- 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: $35 Event Registration Fee + $40 Entry Fee per event entered
- Normal Registration: $45 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).
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.
FORMAT OF PLAY: All events will consist of a Round Robin format. 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
