CAPA Spring Open 2026 $6,000 Prize Money

Presented By CRBN, Cedars Sinai & CA Black Bears

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 customized medals and prize money for open divisions. Each gold medalist will receive exclusive CAPA award.

• Premier Pickleball Facility: Each CAPA tournament venue features 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

February 28th & March 1st, Saturday & Sunday

LOCATION

The Claremont Club

1777 Monte Vista Ave, Claremont, CA 91711

• Top pickleball facility in Claremont with 38 pickleball 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

February 28th, Saturday

8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

• Women’s Doubles

• Men’s Doubles

• Mixed Open Doubles

March 1st, Sunday

8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

• Mixed Doubles

• Men’s Singles

• Women’s Singles

• Men’s Open Doubles

Schedule will be released on February 10th and finalized on February 25th.

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+

• Men’s & Women’s Singles: Skill: 3.0, 4.0, 5.0

• Men’s Open Doubles: Skill: 5.0+, Prize Money: $3000

• Mixed Open Doubles: Skill: 5.0+, Prize Money: $3000

  Note: Open Divisions are for players rated 5.0 and above, including pro-level players, competing for prize money.

PRIZE MONEY

Men’s Open Doubles & Mixed Open Doubles

• 15+ Teams: $2000

• 25+ Teams: $3000

• 35+ Teams: $4000

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

• Men’s & Women’s Singles: $70 per person per event

• Men’s 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: February 7th, Sunday, 2025, 11:59pm ($5 OFF discount)

Registration Deadline: February 21st, 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 3 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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