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FOR OUR CHARITY PICKLEBALL OPEN
SUPPORTING PEPINE GIVES.

When: Saturday & Sunday, April 26-27, 2025
Where: 300 Club & Trinity United Methodist Church

ALL net proceeds from this year’s open will benefit Pepine Gives, the philanthropic arm of Pepine Realty. As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit we are dedicated to making housing more equitable in Alachua County.

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BUILDING DREAMS, ONE HOME AT A TIME

Our goal is to build 10 houses with Habitat for Humanity by December 31, 2032. To do this, we’re partnering with Alachua Habitat for Humanity to create safe, stable homes for at-risk families in Alachua County.

Imagine if we all came together to support making housing more equitable in Alachua County.

We can make it happen!

Thanks to community support at events like this, we are working on breaking ground on our third home for an at-risk family in partnership with Alachua Habitat for Humanity!

EVENT DETAILS

Tournament Information

Welcome to the Third Annual Greater Gainesville Pickleball Open! This exciting event, is a premier opportunity for pickleball players across the region to come together, compete, and support a meaningful cause.

Pepine Gives will donate 100% of the net proceeds to Alachua Habitat for Humanity, helping provide housing for cost-burdened families in North Central Florida. Together, we aim to improve and empower lives—one person, one family, one community at a time.

Join us April 26–27, 2025, at two of Gainesville’s top pickleball venues: Trinity United Methodist Church and The 300 Club.

Trinity United Methodist Church: 6 dedicated courts with permanent nets, plus 1 temporary court with a portable net.
The 300 Club: 4 dedicated courts with permanent nets and 3 additional courts with portable nets.

Tournament Format

Skill Levels:
2.5 and below, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, and 5.0+. (Self-rating; please be accurate and courteous!)
Teams must compete at the higher-rated player’s skill level and the younger player’s age bracket (age as of 12/31/2025).

Brackets:

– 2.0–4.5: Round-robin style.
– 5.0+: Double elimination, games to 15.
– Moneyball (Open): Double elimination, Best 2 of 3 to 11.
– All games must be won by 2 points.

Other Details:

Brackets will be assigned to specific courts for the duration of play.
Winners will be determined and medals awarded at the tournament desk after bracket completion.
Medals awarded to the top three teams in each category.

This tournament is not USAPA-sanctioned and will not have referees. Tournament format is subject to change at the discretion of the Tournament Director.

Registration and Fees

$60 through February 2, 2025
$70 from February 3 to April 6, 2025
$80 from April 7 to April 17, 2025

Included in registration:

First event (additional events are $10 each)
Dri-fit tournament t-shirt
Access to silent auction, prizes, and more!

⚠️ No registrations will be accepted after April 17, 2025. Waitlisted teams will pay the registration fee upon being moved into an active bracket. Players without a partner by the registration deadline will not be refunded.

Refund Policy

All fees paid are final. In the case of weather delays or cancellations, an alternate tournament date may be scheduled.

Prize Money (Moneyball Only)

1st Place: $600
2nd Place: $300
3rd Place: $150

Corporate Sponsorships

Corporate sponsorship opportunities are available! Please contact us to learn how you can partner with us to support this impactful event.

We can’t wait to see you on the court! Register now to secure your spot in one of Gainesville’s most exciting pickleball tournaments, all while giving back to the community.

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