CAPA Summer Open 2025 $14,000 Prize Money

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

CAPA Summer Open 2025 $14,000- August 30th–31st at The Claremont Club

Thanks to the incredible support from our community and sponsors — CRBN, Cedars-Sinai, CA Black Bears, and Dear Flor — CAPA returns this summer with another premier pickleball experience!

Exclusive Participant Gifts:

🎁 All registered players will receive the NEW CAPA 2025 Green Dri-Fit Hat!
🥇 Gold medalists will receive the limited-edition California Black Bear Winner Shirt & CRBN Merchandise!

Early Registration is Now Open til August 10th (Sunday) at 11:59 PM!

• $5 OFF each amateur event

• $10 OFF each open event

Don’t miss your chance to compete in one of the most exciting events of the year. Register now and join us at The Claremont Club, August 30–31, for the CAPA Summer Open 2025. We can’t wait to see you on the courts!

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 CAPA merchandise giveaway.

• Medals & Prizes: Top 3 finishers will receive CAPA 2025 Championship medals and $14,000 prize money for open divisions. Each gold medalist will receive exclusive CAPA award.

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

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

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DATE

August 30th & 31st, 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

August 30th, Saturday

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

• 12pm-3:30pm: MD 3.5 8+, MD 4.5 8+ & Open Doubles

• 4pm-7:30pm: MD 3.0, MD 3.5 35+&50+, MD 4.0 35+&50+&60+, MD 4.5 35+&50+

August 31st, Sunday

• 8am-11:30am: MXD 3.0, MXD 4.0, MXD 4.5 35+&50+, MXD 5.0 & Open Singles

• 12pm-3:30pm: MXD 3.5 35+&50+, MD 4.0 8+, MD 5.0 8+, 40+ Open Doubles & Mixed Open Doubles

• 4pm-7:30pm: MXD 3.5 8+, MXD 4.5 8+ & Singles

Schedule will be finalized on August 27th.

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+, 60+ (3.0&4.0)

• Singles: Skill: 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, Gender: Coed

• Open Singles: Skill: 5.0+, Gender: Coed, Prize Money: $2000

• 40+ Open Doubles: Skill: 5.0+, Gender: Coed, Prize Money: $4000

• Open Doubles: Skill: 5.0+, Gender: Coed, Prize Money: $4000

• Mixed Open Doubles: Skill: 5.0+, Prize Money: $4000

  Note: Open Divisions are for players rated 5.0 and above, including pro-level players, competing for prize money. Prize money is based on number of entries per event.

PRIZE MONEY

Open Singles

• 25+ Players: $1500

• 30+ Players: $1750

• 40+ Players: $2000

40+ Open Doubles, 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 event. This award is valid only for the next CAPA 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

• Singles: $70 per person per event

• Open Singles: $120 per person per event

• 40+ Open Doubles: $120 per person per event

• Open Doubles: $120 per person per event

• Mixed Open Doubles: $120 per person per event

  Note: $10 late registration fee will be added for any incomplete registration after registration deadline.

REGISTRATION TIMELINE

Early Registration Deadline: August 10th, Sunday, 2025, 11:59pm ($5 OFF per event/$10 OFF per open)

Registration Deadline: August 24th, Sunday, 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, MOD-TA permitted. New Joola Pro IV series with dual USAP/UPA Certification are permitted. https://equipment.usapickleball.org/paddle-list/

• Age Compliance:

  8+ Divisions: Open to all players aged 8 and up.

  35+ Divisions: Both partners must be 35 years or older.

  50+ Divisions: Both partners must be 50 years or older.

• 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

  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.

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