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2025 OUTRIGGER Open – Kona @ Holua Racquet and Paddle by PIG

October 20 - October 24

Tournament Description

Aloha and Welcome to the First-Ever OUTRIGGER OPEN!
Kona, Hawai‘i • October 2025
Get ready to serve up sunshine and aloha at the inaugural OUTRIGGER OPEN—a brand-new pickleball tournament set against the breathtaking backdrop of Keauhou Bay on Hawai‘i Island!
Hosted at the newly reimagined OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa, players and fans alike will enjoy modernized guest rooms and suites, upgraded meeting spaces, and stunning oceanfront views perched above lava-rock cliffs. Off the court, relax by the oceanfront pool and waterslide, indulge in cultural experiences, or gather with ʻohana for Feast & Fire—Kona’s premier lūʻau held every Monday and Thursday.
From thrilling matches to meaningful moments, the OUTRIGGER OPEN is where competition meets culture. Come play, stay, and celebrate the spirit of aloha in beautiful Kona!
FORMAT:
All Amateur Round robin tournament, including a single elimination playoff bracket for Gold, Silver and Bronze in each division. All amateur players are guaranteed a minimum of 4 matches.
Prize Money Divisions will be Round Robin up to 7 teams – 8 or more teams will be Double Elimination
Monday October 20th
Singles – Rally scoring 1 to 21 win by 2- (YOU WILL LOVE IT)
Senior Men’s & Senior Women’s Singles – no prize money
Men’s & Women’s Singles – no prize money
Feast & Fire Luau @ the Outrigger Kona **discounted tickets**
Tuesday October 21st
Senior Women’s Doubles – 830am
Women’s Doubles – 1pm
Senior Pro Men’s Doubles 830am
Pro Men’s Doubles 1pm
Wednesday October 22nd
Senior Mixed Doubles – 830am
Mixed Doubles – 1pm
Senior Pro Mixed Doubles 830am
Pro Mixed Doubles 1pm
Thursday October 23rd
Mixed Doubles SPLIT AGE (one player over 50 and under 50)
Feast & Fire Luau @ the Outrigger Kona **discounted tickets**
Friday October 24th
Senior Men’s Doubles 830am
Men’s Doubles 1pm
Senior Pro Women’s Doubles 830am
Pro Women’s Doubles 1pm
Round robin brackets or pools with 5 or 6 teams will play single games to 15, win by 2. Brackets or pools with 7, 8, or 9 teams will play single games to 11, win by 2. Bronze medal match will be one game to 15, win by 2. Gold medal match will be best two out of three to 11, win by 2.
Pro and senior pro – see prize money
Events are organized such that players can potentially sign up for a total of 5 events.

Refund Policy

October 1st, 2025 – CANCELLATION DEADLINE (for refunds minus a $25 withdrawal fee)
up to 50% refund after the cancellation deadline above.
It’s an outdoor tournament – every effort will be made to complete matches on the same date – there is a Weather Fund of up to 50%.

Prize Money

6 Divisions have planned Prize Pools – only a 4 team minimum:
seeding based on DUPR on 10/1
$600 Prize Pools when 4 teams play Round Robin = 2/3 to 11 w/2 no playoffs
$800 Prize Pools when 6 teams play Round Robin 1/15 w/2 with playoffs (only Gold & Bronze 2/3 to11 w/2)
$1000 Prize Pools when 8 teams play Double Elimination
$1200 Prize Pools when 10 teams play Double Elimination
$1400 Prize Pools when 12 teams play Double Elimination – TOP 4 PLACES PAID
$1600 Prize Pools when 14 teams play Double Elimination – TOP 4 PLACES PAID
$1800 Prize Pools when 16 teams play Double Elimination – TOP 4 PLACES PAID

Venue Details

The Place
78-7190 Kaleiopapa St
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, 96740
United States
Parking Information
Parking Fee: No Fee
SHUTTLE service from Outrigger – will be offered Please carpool Upper level parking is available on the roof of the parking lot. Parking underground is restricted for Holua Resort guests only and must have a parking pass. Absolutely no parking in front of the guest check in building. Street parking on Kaleiopapa is shared with the farmer’s market on some days, and the businesses that operate out of the bay. We want to treat our neighbors with respect as well, so we are hoping not to overwhelm the street parking out on Kaleiopapa. Uber or Taxi to the venue . This will be a much easier way to arrive and depart. Arrange for you to be dropped off or picked up. Ride your bike. The most Aloha way to arrive! Car Pool. If you must drive, please be considerate and try to car-pool to the event. Please budget travel time accordingly so you arrive in plenty of time to check in and be ready for your bracket…1 hour is best as we will start matches early whenever possible.
Amenities
Surface Type: Tennis Hardcourt Surface
Number of courts: 50
Ball used: Franklin X40
Play area type: Outdoor Non-Covered
Net type: Permanent & Portable

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Start:
October 20
End:
October 24