Welcome to the 2nd Hungarian Pickleball Open
We are so excited to be able to host the 2nd edition of Hungarian Open in 2023 and we hope you are excited to come along, play and visit Hungary!
We are delighted to be hosting 2nd edition of Hungarian Open at the fantastic Dabas-Wellis Sportcentrum in Dabas (30 minutes from Budapest, we will organize transfer between Budapest and Dabas everyday), where we will have 6 indoor courts with hard surface.
After the Hungarian Pickleball Open, enjoy the biggest hungarian national holiday on 20th of august with a big firework over the Danube.
And do not forget that the World Athletic Championship will be organized in Budapest too from august 19th to 27th.
Everyone inside or outside of Europe is welcome to participate!
Registration
– Registration fee (inc. 1 division) = 40 EURO
– Additional division fee = 15 EURO/Division
Registration + 1 event (40 €), Registration + 2 events (55 €), Registration + 3 events (70 €)
Register here: https://pickleball.global/compete/hungarian-open-pickleball-championship-1181/about
Tournament Schedule and Events
We are running events from Friday 18nd of August to Sunday 20th of August. Please see the schedule below for which events are running on which days.
Friday 18th of August
– Men’s and Women’s Doubles
Category women’s/ men’s doubles:
19+ 3.0 / 4.0 / 4.5 +
50+ 3.0 / 4.0 / 4.5 +
Saturday 19th of August
– Men’s and Women’s Singles
Category singles:
19+ 3.0 / 4.0 / 4.5 +
50+ 3.0 / 4.0 / 4.5 +
Sunday 20th of August
– Mixed Doubles
Category mixed doubles:
19+ 3.0 / 3.5 / 4.0 / 4.5 +
50+ 3.0 / 3.5 / 4.0 / 4.5 +
60+ 3.0 / 4.0
∙ All events will be a morning round robin followed by single elimination knockout in the afternoon.
∙ All players are guaranteed a minimum of 4 games per event they enter.
∙ The tournament director reserves the right to combine categories if there are an insufficient number of entries (less than 5).
∙ There are limited places available in each category and players are only able to enter one skill/age category per event,
The matches will be played according to the IFP Rulebook 2023. You can find the rules here: https://www.ifpickleball.org/official-rulebook
Venue Location
Dabas-Wellis Sportcentrum, 2371 Dabas Tabáni utca 1.
Dabas-Wellis Sportcentrum is appr. 30 minutes far from Budapest (we will organise transfer between Budapest and Dabas everyday) There are 6 indoor pickleball courts with hard surface. In the sportcentrum there are jacuzzi, sauna, and cryochamber. You can use it for free of charge during the whole competition.
Accommodation
For this event we are negotiating with local hotels for a special price, but if you prefer staying in Budapest we will organize transfer everyday between Budapest and Dabas.
Covid-19
Although we appreciate that COVID-19 is still around, we will not be enforcing any vaccination or testing criteria in order to enter the Hungarian Open 2023. This is subject to change in accordance with any legislation or guidance that is implemented in between now and the event. Those travelling into Hungary should consult the entry requirements.
Tournament T&Cs
By signing the electronic signature on the registration form, you agree to the following:
∙ Cancellation and refund requests must be made by 11:59pm (CET) on 31st July 2023.
∙ Registration fees (€40) are non-refundable but division fees (€15) will be refunded up to the date of registration closing.
∙ Tournament director has the discretion to combine categories in the event of too few entries and also to move players between categories, and his decision is final.
∙ Agree to follow any Covid-19 related requirements
∙ Promise to follow Pickleball Hungary code of conduct and uphold Pickleball Hungary values.
About the Organisers: Pickleball Hungary
Pickleball Hungary is a Not-for-profit organisation set up to promote and encourage the development of pickleball. We have run more than 20 successful tournaments with more than 150 players commenting on the efficiency of organisation and the great atmosphere of our tournaments.
Tournament Director: Zoltán Bőhm (pickleball@pickleball.hu)