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2021 Tournament Season
FAQ
Most frequently asked questions and answers
The APP Masters in Boca Raton is a Golden Ticket tournament on the NCS Series where gold medalists will receive early registration into Nationals at Indian Wells, California.
2021 Rules & Qualifications
Professional & Senior Professional Divisions
Section 1
The APP Tour will have a two-tier system based on each tournament’s total payout purse. Points will be awarded for matches won and players will be placed on the APP Standings List after each event has concluded.
The following tournaments are Tier I: Delray Beach Pickleball Open, Atlanta Metro Open, Hilton Head Open, and Casa Grande Open. A Tier I tour event will have a total purse greater than $50,000. See Tournaments Prize Money
The following tournaments are Tier II: Punta Gorda Open, Los Angles Open, Beer City Open, World Pickleball Open, Cincinnati Open, So Cal Classic, Chicago Open, Indianapolis Open, Pacific Northwest Classic, Las Vegas Metro Open, and New Jersey Open. A Tier II tour event will have a minimal purse of $25,000 but no greater than $49,000. See Tournaments Prize Money
*Minimum of eight players / teams per draw to secure 100% payout of money offered for that division. If the minimum is not met per draw, tournament directors will notify players ahead of brackets drawn and review the proposed financial payout and point distribution for the modified draw
POINT DISTRIBUTION: The point distribution for Tier I tour events for Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles.*
- Winner – 600
- Runner Up – 480
- 3rd – 360
- 4th – 240
*40 points awarded each main draw win (non-top four finisher)
*20 points awarded each back draw win (non-top four finisher)
POINT DISTRIBUTION: The point distribution for Tier II tour events for Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles.*
- Winner – 300
- Runner Up – 240
- 3rd – 180
- 4th – 120
*20 points awarded each main draw win (non-top four finisher) *10 points awarded each back draw win (non-top four finisher)
ELIGIBILITY: Professionals qualifying for the APP Masters Championships will need to have played and completed in four (4) tour events. Senior professionals qualifying for the APP Masters Championships need to play and complete two (2) events.
Amateur Divisions
The following amateur divisions will be offered for the eleven (11) Tour events: Ages: 19+, 35+, 50+, 60+, 65+, and 70+ Skill Level: Singles 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 ,4.5 and 5.0 Doubles and Mixed Doubles: 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 and 5.0. ELIGIBILITY: Players qualifying for the APP Masters Championships will need to have played and completed in two (2) Tour events. Players can play unlimited events.
OFFICIAL BALL: ONIX Dura Fast 40
FORMAT: All Tour events and The APP Masters will be a double elimination; all players will have the ability to play for the Gold Medal match through the consolation bracket. All players are guaranteed two (2) matches.
Approved Structure of the 2021 APP Tour
Updated April 2021