ASIA PICKLEBALL OPEN (APO) 2022
Get ready for Asia's biggest pickleball event of the year
Tournament Details
ORGANISERS
APO is jointly organised by Thai Pickleball Association (THPA), Asia Federation of Pickleball (AFP) and Pickleball Global (PG).
WHEN
13-17 APR 2022 | Wed - Sun (5 Days) | 09:00am - 18:00pm.
WHERE
Thanyapura - Phuket, Thailand
Approximately 16 mins (13KM) drive from Phuket International Airport (HKT)
TOURNAMENT TIER
This is Global Pickleball Ranking (GPR) Asia continent, Tier 4 tournament.
REGISTRATION
1 Sep 2021 to 12 Mar 2022
PRIZE MONEY
Totalling US$15,000 (OPEN divisions)
COURT
16 pickleball sheltered courts (hard surface)
APO Player's Handbook
APO Player's Handbook 2
Phuket, Thailand
This is an amazing opportunity to help showcase some of the best picklers in Asia, as well as players from international countries, and provide some timely relief to everyone dealing with COVID-19's challenges.
Phuket, the beautiful island in Thailand beckons you to enjoy the sun, beach, food, tourist attractions, and of course, Pickleball smorgasbord with 16 sheltered pickleball courts at your disposal.
Phuket is Thailand's largest isle lingering on the country's southwest coast, kissed by the Listerine-green Andaman Sea. The interior is a lush jungly tangle; its 36 beaches a paint chart of creams and golds, with a capital city – Phuket Town – packed with character and cracking good street food.
Division
Individual Event
SKILL LEVELS
Intermediate, Advanced, Open
AGE GROUP
14U, 18U, 19+, 50+, 60+
DIVISION
Men's / Boy's Singles
Women's / Girl's Singles
Men's / Boy's Doubles
Women's / Girl's Doubles
Mixed Doubles
Junior Mixed Doubles
Team Challenge
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Maximum 14 teams and 2 International teams
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Each team should have a min. 8 players, with min. 2 women in the team.
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There is no cap limit for backup players.
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Skills - no restrictions.
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Age - 19+ (Open for everyone)
Participation fee
$180 / Team
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Refund: Players will get full refund if withdrawal request is made at any time before 12 March 2022.
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AFP Discount: Contact your country tournament manager (see listing below) to check your AFP membership.
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AFP Membership: Any country wants to join AFP, visit https://www.afpickleball.org/membership
Prize Money for OPEN division
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Each player of Individual (Singles or Doubles) will receive a medal for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place.
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Team Challenge (Gold/Silver/Bronze) will receive max 10 medals per Team.
Official Ball of
Asia Pickleball Open 2022
Tournament Conditions
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All participants must be 100% vaccinated.
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All must arrive 12 hours before tournament day (a) to perform RT-PCR test upon arrival at the airport, (b) take hotel's land transfer and (c) wait 2-12 hours in hotel room for result. Only when you tested negative, you are free to move around without having to quarantine. Based on travellers' past experiences, they receive the result within 3-5 hours, but that's not guaranteed.
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You must fly to Phuket from abroad. No transit in Bangkok.
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You must stay in a SHA+ accredited hotel in Phuket only.
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If you are staying less than 14 days in Phuket, you must fly out of Phuket to an international destination.
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If you are staying for 14 days or more in Phuket, you will then be able to travel to any domestic destination in Thailand.
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APO committee allows cancellation and get your participantion fees refunded. T&C applies.