Date: July 5–6, 2025
As part of the Austrian Tennis Championships.
Organizer:
Pickleball Federation Austria, ZVR number: 1339798151
Tournament Directors:
Peter Robic | peter@playpickleball.at | +4369911334885
Ashley Simpson | ashley@playpickleball.at | +436706555593
Venue:
Sporthotel Kurz, Stadiongasse 16, 7350 Oberpullendorf
Events:
Only one category per event: “Open” (no DUPR restriction)
- Women’s Doubles – (max. 16 teams)
- Men’s Doubles – (max. 32 teams)
- Mixed Doubles – (max. 32 teams)
- Men’s Singles – (max. 32 players)
- Women’s Singles – (max. 16 players)
- 50+ Senior Women’s Doubles – (max. 16 teams)
- 50+ Senior Men’s Doubles – (max. 16 teams)
- 50+ Senior Mixed Doubles – (max. 16 teams)
Events will not be held if fewer than 3 teams/players register.
Entry Fees:
- Doubles: €30 per player per event (women, men, seniors)
- Men’s Singles: €30 per player
- Women’s Singles: €30 per player
(Women: €10 refund for singles registration via a PFA member club)
Included in the entry fee:
- Court fees
- Balls
- Starter gift for all participants
- 2-match guarantee per event
- Medals for top 3 in each event
Balls: Franklin X40, yellow
Nets: ProKennex mobile nets
Courts: 5 pickleball courts marked on indoor tennis hard courts with Rebound Ace
Approved paddles: All paddles approved by USAP – Link.
DUPR: All matches will be recorded on DUPR (www.dupr.com). Linking RAQT & DUPR is required.
Official Tournament Hotel:
Thermenhotel Vier Jahreszeiten Lutzmannsburg
Bookings via: Livia Horvath, Gloria Popp, Jennifer Harter: 02612 432 33, ober@kurz.cc – Hotel info: www.kurz.cc
For tournament participants and guests: per person rates
Overnight stay with breakfast, double room: €55
Overnight stay all inclusive, double room: €99
Overnight stay with breakfast, single room: €85
Overnight stay all inclusive, single room: €129
All inclusive includes food & drinks from 10 AM to 9 PM at Sporthotel Kurz (venue) & Thermenhotel Vier Jahreszeiten (tournament hotel)
- VIP band for day guests without room: €45 per person
Schedule:
Saturday, July 5, 2025 from 10 AM: Women’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles, Men’s Doubles
Sunday, July 6, 2025 from 9 AM: 50+ Women’s Doubles, 50+ Mixed Doubles, 50+ Men’s Doubles
Sunday, July 6, 2025 from 12 PM: Women’s Singles, Men’s Singles
Exact start times depend on number of participants and will be announced after registration closes.
Side Event:
ORF Summer Party: Free for players + guests. Table reservation required. If interested, contact we@playpickleball.at
General Regulations:
- Matches follow the rules of the PFA competition regulations.
- Events are played in knockout format; the title can only be won undefeated. All positions should be played out.
- Matches can be scheduled for 1 or 2 winning games.
- If fewer than 6 registrations per event, round-robin format will be used. Seniors events may use round-robin even with more players.
- Side change after each set (if more than 1 winning game). In last or single-game matches: side change at 6 or 8 points (games to 11 or 15).
- 1 timeout per team per game.
- Yellow clothing is prohibited due to ball color.
- Eligible participants: Austrian citizens or residents living in Austria for at least one year by September 21, 2025 (proof required upon request).
- No guarantee of participation if registering without a doubles partner.
- Players must check in with the tournament directors on match day.
- Players not ready to play within 10 minutes of scheduled time will forfeit that round but may play in the next (if any).
- The organizer, PFA, hosting club, venue, or any involved party assume no liability whatsoever.
- PFA may adjust this announcement if needed for the smooth operation of the tournament.
- By registering, I agree to the production and further use of media (images, video, audio, etc.) created of me by the organizers or their representatives.
- If individual provisions are ineffective or unenforceable, the rest remain unaffected. The valid provision closest to the intent shall apply instead.