Date: June 28, 2025

Organizer:

Pickleball Federation Austria, ZVR number: 1339798151

Tournament Directors:

Peter Robic | peter@playpickleball.at | +43 699 11334885

Ashley Simpson | ashley@playpickleball.at | +43 670 6555593

Venue:

Tennis Weber, Wallhofgasse 5, 2320 Schwechat

Events:

Only one category per event: “Open” (no DUPR restriction)

  • Youth Doubles U14 (born 2010 or later – max. 16 teams)
  • Youth Doubles U18 (born 2006 or later – max. 16 teams)

Events will not be held with fewer than 3 teams/players.

Registration:

Registration incl. payment only online via RAQT App (Android) (iPhone)

Registration deadline:

Thursday, June 24, 2024, 11:59 PM or earlier if full

Entry Fee:

  • Doubles: €10 per player per event

Included in entry fee:

  • Court fees
  • Balls
  • Starter prize for all participants
  • 2-match guarantee per event
  • Medals for top 3 per event

Balls: Franklin X40, yellow

Courts: 3 pickleball courts marked on indoor tennis hard courts with Rebound Ace

Approved paddles: All USAP approved – Link.

Prize for U18 Winners:

The winners of the U18 doubles category will receive a sponsorship deal from Pro-Kennex: paddle, bag, and accessories.

Schedule:

Saturday, June 28, 2025 from 10 AM: Youth Doubles U14 & Youth Doubles U18

Afterwards: Fun tournament “Americano”

Exact starting times depend on number of participants and will be announced after registration closes.

DUPR:

All matches will be recorded on DUPR (www.dupr.com). RAQT & DUPR account linking required.

General Provisions:

  1. Matches are played according to the PFA Competition Rules.
  2. Single elimination format. Only unbeaten teams can win the title. All positions will be played out.
  3. Matches may be played in 1 or 2 winning sets.
  4. With fewer than 6 registrations, a round-robin format will be used. For senior events, this may apply even with more players.
  5. Side change after each set if more than 1 winning set is played. In the final set or in matches to 1 set, change sides once a team reaches 6 (for games to 11) or 8 points (for games to 15).
  6. 1 timeout per team per set.
  7. Yellow clothing is prohibited due to the ball color.
  8. Eligible participants: Austrian citizens or residents who have lived in Austria for at least one year as of September 21, 2025 (proof required upon request).
  9. If registering without a doubles partner, participation is not guaranteed.
  10. Players must check in with tournament officials on tournament day.
  11. Players not ready to play 10 minutes after scheduled start time will forfeit that round but may still participate in subsequent rounds (if applicable).
  12. The organizer, PFA, and the hosting venue assume no liability of any kind.
  13. The organizer (PFA) reserves the right to modify this notice in case of special circumstances affecting the smooth running of the event.
  14. By registering, participants agree to the recording and use of media (photos, videos, audio, etc.) produced during the event by the organizers or their representatives.
  15. If any provision is or becomes invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain unaffected. A valid and enforceable provision shall replace the invalid one, coming as close as possible to the intended purpose.