WORLD PICKLEBALL OPEN
Date: TBD
Location: TBD
ROUND-ROBIN FORMAT • ALL LEVELS WELCOME • PLAYERS RECEIVE THE OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT T-SHIRT
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ABOUT THE WORLD PICKLEBALL OPEN
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 6th annual WORLD PICKLEBALL OPEN (WPO).
Event Date: TBD
Event Location: TBD
We’ve hosted over 2,000 participants the last five 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. 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!
To receive up-to-date event info., player news, and special event updates, please contact Ivan Baron at [email protected] and we will add you to our Event E-blasts!
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IMPORTANT DATES, SCHEDULE & ENTRY FEES
ENTRY FEES
Registration Period: TBD
$50 Event Registration Fee + $20 Entry Fee per event entered
IMPORTANT DATES
Registration Opens: TBD
Limited space available!
Withdrawal Deadline: TBD
Last day to withdraw and receive a full refund.
Registration Deadline: TBD
Match Play: TBD
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!
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
Men's & Women’s Doubles — Date TBD
Skills: 19+, 40+, 60+
Levels: 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5+
Mixed Doubles — Date TBD
Skills: 19+, 40+, 60+
Levels: 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5+
EVENT INFO
Event Site
TBD
Mandatory Check-In & Forms
IMPORTANT: Please check in 20 minutes before your match time.
ALL PLAYERS must fill out the following forms online and show their confirmation emails upon check-in:
Parking
Complimentary
Pets
No animals are allowed on-site.
Admission
Spectator admission is free. We are hosting a 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.
PLAYER & TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
Entry Fees:
$50 Event Registration Fee + $20 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:
Dunlop
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.
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All matches to either 11 or 15 points, Site Director will explain format day of.
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Medals awarded based amount of matches won. In case of ties: Head-to-head, then point differential if needed.
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Divisions with 8 or more teams will be broken into two or more pools with a playoff round for medals.
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While this is a non-sanctioned event, we plan to have a certified referee onsite for questions regarding rules.
VOLUNTEER INFO
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
Volunteering is an invitation to link with great people and oversee the day-to-day operation.
All Volunteers will receive:
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A T-shirt
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Lunch
VOLUNTEER DEADLINE TO APPLY
TBD
Limited spots, register early!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the proper attire for a Pickleball game?
What are the dimensions of a Pickleball court?
What are the basic rules of Pickleball?
How to be safe playing Pickleball?
What kind of paddles are allowed by the USA Pickleball?
What are the USAPA rules for Pickleball?
What would I be doing as a Volunteer for the WPBO?
MARQUEE SPONSORS
Palm Beach Sports Commission — HOST COUNTY SPONSOR
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.
Delray Beach Open
Delray Beach Open — Held Feb. 13 – 22, 2026 (34th anniversary), is one of the largest men's ATP Pro tennis events in the country.
The event hosts over 60,000 spectators, is televised nationally and internationally in over 100 countries, and hosts the Delray Beach Open Food & Wine Series.
Diadem Sports
Diadem Sports, founded in 2015 in Pompano Beach, Florida, is the last American tennis brand that has expanded into pickleball, driven by their "Live to Play" philosophy.
The company leverages over a century of combined experience from collegiate and professional players and coaches to create innovative products across Tennis, Pickleball and Footwear.
Beyond manufacturing top-tier equipment, Diadem views sports as a platform for human connection, encouraging people to step away from screens and engage in physical activity that promotes health, wellness, and social interaction.
Their mission transcends product development, positioning tennis and pickleball as bridges that bring people together while celebrating the fundamental joy of play.
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
Keith Lazar
Tournament Chairman
Mark Baron
