Exciting Expansion: APP Collegiate Championships Qualifier Schedule Revealed
The world of collegiate pickleball is about to get a major upgrade with the unveiling of the APP Collegiate Championships Qualifier Schedule for 2024. The APP (Amateur Pickleball Players) is set to introduce Regional Qualifiers, providing college teams across the nation with a clear pathway to compete for collegiate pickleball supremacy.
The qualifiers will kick off in Fall and Winter 2024, aligning perfectly with the academic calendar and culminating in the highly anticipated 2025 U.S. Collegiate Team Championships in Westfield, IN. The schedule includes practice sessions, welcome dinners, and two full days of intense competition, with Sunday reserved for student travel back to their campuses.
Four Regional Qualifiers are set to take place in key locations across the country:
– Southwest Regional in Dallas, TX: September 12-14 at Chicken N Pickle, Grapevine, TX
– West Regional in Glendale, AZ: September 26-28 at Chicken N Pickle, Glendale, AZ
– Midwest Regional in St. Louis, MO: October 17-19 at Chicken N Pickle, St. Charles, MO
– East Regional in Fort Lauderdale, FL: December 5-7 at The FORT, Fort Lauderdale, FL
From these qualifiers, 32 teams will emerge victorious, earning their spot at the prestigious APP U.S. Collegiate Team Championships at the Grand Park Sports Campus from January 3-5, 2025. Additionally, all players will have the opportunity to compete individually at the 2025 APP Individual Collegiate Championships, ensuring that every athlete can showcase their skills on a national stage.
For more information and inquiries about the 2024-25 APP Collegiate season, interested parties can reach out via email at [email protected]
In summary, the APP Collegiate Championships Qualifier Schedule promises an exciting new era in collegiate pickleball, with opportunities for team glory and individual success on the horizon. Stay tuned for more updates as the competition heats up on the courts.
