Atlanta Pickleball Alliance

10/03/2026

🏓 PADDLE GAUNTLET IS BACK – YEAR 2! 🏓

Get your paddles ready and assemble your squad! The Atlanta Pickleball Alliance (APA) Paddle Gauntlet returns for its second year on November 7th at the North Park Pickleball Courts in Alpharetta, GA!

Just like last year, this exciting team-format tournament is a fundraiser benefiting NAAM, an incredible organization dedicated to serving homebound seniors. Play for bragging rights, medals, cups, and a great cause!

🏆 TOURNAMENT FORMAT & DIVISIONS
Division 1: 4.0+ Skill Level
Division 2: 3.5 – 4.0 Skill Level
Division 3: Below 3.5 Skill Level
(Official DUPR ratings will be used with a 0.1 tolerance exception allowed)

👥 TEAM STRUCTURE
Up to 9 players per team (Minimum 1 female player required)
3 Doubles Lines per team match:
Line 1: Co-ed Doubles
Line 2: Co-ed Doubles
Line 3: Mixed Doubles

⚡ GAMEPLAY & STAGES
Round Robin Stage: Matches played to 15 points (win by 1) with timed rounds. Score 15 points before the buzzer to earn a bonus point!
Playoff Stage: Top seeds advance to single-elimination play (15 points, win by 2). Gold Medal finals are Best 2 out of 3 (11 points, win by 2)!

Official Ball: Franklin X-40
💵 Registration Fee: $240 per team (via Zelle to APA)
📧 Contact / Roster Submission: [email protected]

Choose your team color, finalize your roster, and let’s make Year 2 unforgettable! 🏅
Captain's guide: https://docs.google.com/.../1Tt2o-c52GRf5t93V.../edit...

09/12/2026

📸 RELIVING THE GAUNTLET: WHAT A DEBUT! ⚔️🔥

The inaugural APA Paddle Gauntlet set the bar impossibly high. From epic court battles and nail-biting finishes to pure team camaraderie, Year 1 was one for the history books!

Best of all, every point played went toward a greater purpose—supporting homebound seniors in our community through Senior Bound in association with NAAM USA.

Now, the battlefield returns to North Park on Saturday, November 7, 2026 for Year Two!

⚠️ STRICT CAPACITY ALERT:

Each division is strictly capped at 8 teams:

D1 - Advanced (4.0+)

D2 - Intermediate (3.5–4.0)

D3 - Beginners (

08/24/2026

⚡ FLASHBACK TO THE BATTLEFIELD ⚡

Looking back at the absolute intensity, electric rallies, and unforgettable camaraderie from Year One of the APA Paddle Gauntlet! 😤🔥

Last year's debut at North Park set a massive standard, but the war isn't over—it’s only getting bigger. The Paddle Gauntlet 2026 is officially back on November 7th, and the courts are calling for a new wave of warriors.

Are you and your squad ready to claim the crown, battle it out for DUPR glory, and play for a greater cause supporting NAAM USA?

👇 DROP IN THE COMMENTS OR email us [email protected] to secure your team’s slot before the brackets fill up. Let's make Year Two legendary!

08/16/2026

🏓 PADDLE GAUNTLET IS BACK – YEAR 2! 🏓

Get your paddles ready and assemble your squad! The Atlanta Pickleball Alliance (APA) Paddle Gauntlet returns for its second year on November 7th at the North Park Pickleball Courts in Alpharetta, GA!

Just like last year, this exciting team-format tournament is a fundraiser benefiting NAAM, an incredible organization dedicated to serving homebound seniors. Play for bragging rights, medals, cups, and a great cause!

🏆 TOURNAMENT FORMAT & DIVISIONS
Division 1: 4.0+ Skill Level
Division 2: 3.5 – 4.0 Skill Level
Division 3: Below 3.5 Skill Level
(Official DUPR ratings will be used with a 0.1 tolerance exception allowed)

👥 TEAM STRUCTURE
Up to 9 players per team (Minimum 1 female player required)
3 Doubles Lines per team match:
Line 1: Co-ed Doubles
Line 2: Co-ed Doubles
Line 3: Mixed Doubles

⚡ GAMEPLAY & STAGES
Round Robin Stage: Matches played to 15 points (win by 1) with timed rounds. Score 15 points before the buzzer to earn a bonus point!
Playoff Stage: Top seeds advance to single-elimination play (15 points, win by 2). Gold Medal finals are Best 2 out of 3 (11 points, win by 2)!

Official Ball: Franklin X-40
💵 Registration Fee: $240 per team (via Zelle to APA)
📧 Contact / Roster Submission: [email protected]

Choose your team color, finalize your roster, and let’s make Year 2 unforgettable! 🏅

Captain's guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Tt2o-c52GRf5t93V-wyiZoY40xTmfhCYs8VgH7nQG9M/edit?usp=sharing

08/13/2026

🏓 PADDLE GAUNTLET IS BACK – YEAR 2! 🏓

Get your paddles ready and assemble your squad! The Atlanta Pickleball Alliance (APA) Paddle Gauntlet returns for its second year on November 7th at the North Park Pickleball Courts in Alpharetta, GA!

Just like last year, this exciting team-format tournament is a fundraiser benefiting NAAM, an incredible organization dedicated to serving homebound seniors. Play for bragging rights, medals, cups, and a great cause!

🏆 TOURNAMENT FORMAT & DIVISIONS
Division 1: 4.0+ Skill Level
Division 2: 3.5 – 4.0 Skill Level
Division 3: Below 3.5 Skill Level
(Official DUPR ratings will be used with a 0.1 tolerance exception allowed)

👥 TEAM STRUCTURE
Up to 9 players per team (Minimum 1 female player required)
3 Doubles Lines per team match:
Line 1: Co-ed Doubles
Line 2: Co-ed Doubles
Line 3: Mixed Doubles

⚡ GAMEPLAY & STAGES
Round Robin Stage: Matches played to 15 points (win by 1) with timed rounds. Score 15 points before the buzzer to earn a bonus point!
Playoff Stage: Top seeds advance to single-elimination play (15 points, win by 2). Gold Medal finals are Best 2 out of 3 (11 points, win by 2)!
Official Ball: Franklin X-40

💵 Registration Fee: $240 per team (via Zelle to APA)
📧 Contact / Roster Submission: [email protected]

Choose your team color, finalize your roster, and let’s make Year 2 unforgettable! 🏅

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07/26/2026

🎉 THAT’S A WRAP ON APA OPEN 2026! 🏆🎾

What an unforgettable weekend! To every single player, volunteer, and sponsor who came out to North Park—THANK YOU for making our flagship tournament a massive success!

Mother Nature tried to test us with some tricky weather, but the incredible resilience and positive vibes from our players kept the energy high and the games moving right on schedule.

A massive shoutout to our dedicated volunteers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to keep the courts running smoothly, and to our amazing sponsors—including North side Orthopedics, Luzz Pickleball, Health Rock, and Pickleball Warehouse—for stepping up to support our players with incredible prizes, demo gear, and courtside care.

❤️ MORE THAN JUST A GAME

At the Atlanta Pickleball Alliance, our mission has always been about growing the sport from the grassroots level up. But weekends like this remind us of what truly makes this sport special: the community.

Pickleball is more than just serves, dinks, and podium finishes—it’s about the friendships built between matches, the high-fives across the net, and a shared passion that brings people together from all walks of life. The camaraderie we saw on and off the courts this weekend represents everything APA stands for, creating bonds that extend far beyond the baseline.

Thank you for bringing your heart, your competitive spirit, and your love for the game. We are so proud to serve this community, and we can’t wait to see you all back on the courts soon! 🦅🔥

07/14/2026

🚨 FINAL CALL! APA OPEN 2026 REGISTRATION IS CLOSING SOON! 🚨

Time is running out to join Atlanta's premier pickleball event! Brackets are locking soon, so grab your partner and secure your spot today before it's too late.

Here is why you absolutely cannot miss this one:

🏆 Win Gold, Get a Paddle: Luzz Pickleball is giving a FREE premium paddle to selected bracket gold medalist!
🔥 Luzz Demo Station: Try out their top-tier gear right on the court.
👕 Free Swag: Commemorative tournament t-shirts for ALL players!
🏥 Stay in the Game: Dedicated courtside assistance all weekend by Health Rock.
🎁 Surprise Drops: Exclusive gear giveaways from Pickleball Warehouse!

🇺🇸 LAST CHANCE SAVINGS: Use discount code USA250 at checkout to celebrate America's 250th birthday and score extra savings on your registration!

📍 Register NOW before brackets close: https://pickleballbrackets.com?apaopen2026

07/10/2026

🎉 BIG NEWS, APA FAMILY! 🎉

We are absolutely thrilled to officially welcome Luzz Pickleball (https://luzzpickleball.com/) as an Official Sponsor for the APA Open 2026! 🎾🔥

We aren't just bringing you a tournament; we are leveling up the stakes. Getting a premium paddle for winning a bracket is almost unheard of in local tournaments—but thanks to Luzz Pickleball, we are making it happen!

Here is what you can look forward to:

🏆 GOLD MEDALISTS GET A PADDLE!
Yes, you read that right. Luzz Pickleball is giving away a brand-new paddle to selected bracket gold medalist! If you needed extra motivation to leave everything on the court and chase that podium finish, this is it.

🔥 TEST-DRIVE THE LATEST GEAR
Want to see what the hype is about before you win one? Luzz will have a dedicated paddle demo station setup throughout the entire tournament. Come by, grab a demo, and test out their top-tier paddles right on the court!

👕 FREE TOURNAMENT T-SHIRTS
Every single player who registers will score a free APA Open 2026 tournament t-shirt to commemorate the weekend. Look good, play good!

🏥 COURT SIDE ASSISTANCE BY HEALTH ROCK
Your safety and peak performance are our top priorities. Health Rock will be on-site providing dedicated courtside assistance all weekend long to keep everyone stretched, hydrated, and playing their absolute best.

🇺🇸 SWEETENING THE DEAL: CELEBRATE USA 250! 🔴⚪🔵
To celebrate America's monumental 250th birthday, we are dropping a special gift for our players. Use discount code USA250 at checkout to score additional savings on your registration fee!

🎁 BUT WAIT... THERE'S MORE! 🤫
The gear drops don't stop there. We also have a special shoutout to Pickleball Warehouse, who will be dropping in with some surprise giveaways throughout the tournament!

With discounts, prizes, and player support like this, brackets are going to fill up incredibly fast. Secure your spot, find your partner, and let's get ready for the biggest APA Open yet!

📍 Lock in your spot today: https://pickleballbrackets.com?apaopen2026

07/09/2026

Sign up now before time runs out

📅 Save the Date! July 25-26
📍 Location: Alpharetta North Park, GA
🔥 Events: Doubles, Mixed Doubles & Money Ball
🔗 SIGN UP NOW: https://pickleballbrackets.com?apaopen2026

07/04/2026