The APP Tour told us last week that their 2024 schedule would look a little different than previous years, with new “Signature” events in addition to regular programming. Now, they’ve announced their first Signature: a collegiate-focused tournament in January.
The inaugural APP U.S. Collegiate Championships and Midwest Open will be held January 3-7 at Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield, Indiana.
Registration for the tournament opens September 14. College teams wishing to enter the tournament are asked to register their intention to field a team via theapp.global.
Full registration details for all college teams confirmed to take part will be shared at a later date by the APP.
Here are the key details:
- The event will be nationally televised
- Top college pickleball teams from across the nation will go head-to-head
- There will be $50,000 in prize money on the line
- First team-style competition at an APP event with rally scoring
According to an APP press release, each team will be comprised of a minimum of four players (two women and two men) and a maximum of six players (three women and three men).
Matches from pool play through the finals will be win by one, and consist of singles, doubles, and mixed doubles.
Scoring will follow the “Every. Pickle. Point….
