CAPA Spring Open 2025 $10,000 Prize Money

Presented By CRBN, Cedars Sinai, CA Black Bears & Dear Flor

CAPA Spring Open 2025 will be featuring the largest payout in CAPA history!

Thanks to the incredible support from our community and major sponsors CRBN, Cedars Sinai, CA Black Bears & Dear Flor. In 2025, we are taking the competition to the next level with a $10,000 total prize pool, driven by valuable feedback from our players. We are thrilled to increase the prize money to ensure greater rewards for the top talents not only from California, but across the US.

Prize Breakdown:

• $4,000 for Open ($2000 Gold, $1200 Silver, $800 Bronze)

• $4000 for Mixed Open ($2000 Gold, $1200 Silver, $800 Bronze)

• $2,000 for Open Singles ($1000 Gold, $600 Silver, $400 Bronze)

Defending Champion Award:

• Each open division champion will receive complimentary entry to the next CAPA tournament. This award is valid only for the upcoming tournament and does not carry over to future events.

Exclusive Participant Gifts:

• Every participant will receive a NEW CAPA 2025 Paddle Cover.

• Gold medalists will receive California Black Bear Winner Shirts.

Early registration is now open and runs through April 13th, Sunday at 11:59pm.

• $5 OFF per amateur event

• $10 OFF per open event

Register now and get ready for another unforgettable weekend of competition! Join us on May 3rd-4th at The Claremont Club for the CAPA Spring Open 2025. We can’t wait to see you there!

Experience the Ultimate Pickleball Tournament in California!

• California’s Largest Pickleball Tournament: Record with more than 1300 participants, 70 divisions and 51 courts. Top competition with the best players from across the state!

• DUPR Sanctioned Matches & Efficient Bracket Play: Round robin plus medal round format. Each bracket will be completed within 3.5 hours with an assigned scorekeeper.

• Free Exclusive CAPA Merchandise: Every participant will receive NEW CAPA 2025 Paddle Cover.

• Medals & Prizes: Top 3 finishers will receive CAPA 2025 'Play To Win' medals and $10,000 prize money for open divisions. Each gold medalist will receive a California Black Bear winner shirt.

• Premier Pickleball Facility: The Claremont Club will feature 40 dedicated pickleball courts, free parking and restrooms provided and on-site restaurants and bars for your convenience.

• BEST Facility, BEST Competition & BEST Crew: Pro pickleball facilities, top competition and dedicated CAPA crew!

PLAYER LIST

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DATE

May 3rd-4th, Saturday & Sunday

LOCATION

The Claremont Club

1777 Monte Vista Ave, Claremont, CA 91711

• Top pickleball facility in Claremont with 40 pickleball courts, including 16 permanent courts

• Restrooms and parking provided on location

• Free drinks and snacks samples from vendors

• Restaurant on site, food and drinks for purchase from the clubhouse

SCHEDULE

May 3rd, Saturday

• 8am-11:30am WD 3.0, WD 3.5, WD 4.0 8+&35+, WD 4.0 50+, WD 4.5, WD 5.0, MD 5.0 8+

• 12pm-3:30pm MD 3.0 35+&50+, MD 4.0 35+, MD 4.0 50+, MD 4.5 35+&50+, MD 5.0 35+&50+

• 4pm-7:30pm MD 3.0 8+, MD 3.5 35+, MD 3.5 50+, MD 4.0 8+, Mixed Open Doubles

May 4th, Sunday

• 8am-11:30am MXD 3.0 35+&50+, MXD 3.5 8+, MXD 4.0 35+, MXD 4.5 8+, Open Singles

• 12pm-3:30pm MXD 3.0 8+, MXD 3.5 35+, MXD 3.5 50+, MXD 4.0 8+, MXD 4.0 50+, MXD 4.5 35+&50+, MXD 5.0 8+, MXD 5.0 35+&50+

• 4pm-7:30pm MD 3.5 8+, MD 4.5 8+, Open Doubles

Schedule will be released on Apr 15th and finalized on Apr 30th.

Schedule is subject to change based on court availability.

DIVISIONS

• Men's, Women’s & Mixed Doubles: Skill: 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, Age: 8+, 35+, 50+

• Open Singles: Skill: 4.5+, Gender: Coed, Prize Money: $2000

• Mixed Open Doubles: Skill: 4.5+, Prize Money: $4000

• Open Doubles: Skill: 4.5+, Gender: Coed, Prize Money: $4000

PRIZE MONEY

Open Singles

• 25+ Players: $1500

• 30+ Players: $1750

• 40+ Players: $2000

Open Doubles & Mixed Open Doubles

• 25+ Teams: $3000

• 30+ Teams: $3500

• 40+ Teams: $4000

Defending Champion Award

• Each open division champion will receive complimentary entry to the next CAPA tournament. This award is valid only for the upcoming tournament and does not carry over to future events.

FORMAT

• Round Robin Play: For brackets with 4-10 teams.

• Round Robin Plus Medal Rounds: For brackets with more than 10 teams.

• Placement Criteria: 1. Total Wins 2. Wins Against Head-to-Head Teams 3. Points Earned 4. Lowest Points Allowed

CAPA GIVEAWAY

CAPA AWARDS

REGISTRATION FEE

• Men's, Women’s & Mixed Doubles: $70 per person per event/$140 per team

• Open Singles: $120 per person

• Mixed Open Doubles: $120 per person/$240 per team

• Open Doubles: $120 per person/$240 per team

REGISTRATION TIMELINE

Early Registration Deadline: Apr 13th, 2025, 11:59pm

($5 OFF per event/ $10 OFF per open event)

Registration Deadline: Apr 27th, 2025, 11:59pm

REGISTRATION GUIDELINES

• Enter As A Team: Enter both players’ information during checkout. Both players must register and pay before the deadline.

• Payment Options: If online registration shows your division is full or if you do not have PayPal, use Zelle to capickleballassociation@gmail.com. Include your full name, email, and division in the notes.

• Confirmation: You will receive a confirmation email and your team will be added to the ‘Player List’. A welcoming email will be sent within a week after the registration deadline.

• Refund Policy: Withdrawals before the deadline will be refunded one week after registration deadline, with a $3 (amateurs) & $5 (open) PayPal processing fee per transaction. No refunds or credits for cancellations after the registration deadline for any reason. In case of weather-related stoppages, matches will be rescheduled or credits issued.

• Registration Changes: Email us before the deadline for any changes. No changes allowed after the deadline.

TOURNAMENT REGULATIONS

• Official Ball: Franklin X-40 yellow

• Tournament Rules: USAPA pickleball rules apply. Net serves are in continuous play.

• Paddles Regulation: Only USAPA-approved paddles are permitted. UPA approved paddles are not allowed. No Joola Gen 3 or 3S paddles permitted. Joola MOD-TA is permitted until July 1st, 2025. New Joola Pro IV series with dual USAP/UPA Certification are permitted. https://equipment.usapickleball.org/paddle-list/

• Age Compliance: Both partners must be above 35+ to join 35+ division. A team with one player under 35 cannot join the 35+ division.

• Rating Compliance: Register according to your DUPR rating. Players can play above their rating but not below.

• DUPR Rating Requirement:

  3.0 divisions: DUPR rating 3.49 or below

  3.5 divisions: DUPR rating 3.99 or below

  4.0 divisions: DUPR rating 4.49 or below

  4.5 divisions: DUPR rating 4.99 or below

  5.0 divisions: DUPR rating 5.49 or below

  Open divisions: DUPR rating 4.5 and above

  Note: If a player does not have a rating (NR) or the rating is provisional (*), with 10 or fewer games recorded, the player can join any divisions.

• Disqualification: Registering in a lower division than your rating or wrong age group may result in disqualification.

DUPR

• Score Recording: All matches will be recorded to DUPR with the exception of the open divisions. Results will be uploaded within 2 weeks after the tournament.

• DUPR Account: Every player needs a DUPR account for registration.

  1. Please register for a free DUPR account at mydupr.com if you do not have a DUPR account yet.

  2. Please click the link here and join our club ‘California Pickleball Association’ when you register.

TOURNAMENT INQUIRIES

• Email capickleballassociation@gmail.com for any tournament inquiries.

QUESTIONS

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