Junior PPA
About Junior PPA
Junior PPA is a campaign dedicated to fostering youth pickleball players through competition events, development opportunities, and social activity. Junior PPA offers a spotlight for youth athletes around the world to showcase their talents, develop physical and mental skills, and compete against other top juniors in the rising community of pickleball. Junior PPA events will transpire alongside certain stops of the PPA Tour, where the top professional pickleball players in the world play.
Our Mission
At Junior PPA, our mission is to promote, encourage, and advance youth pickleball by creating opportunities for athletes 18 years of age and under to compete, learn, and grow in a positive and fun environment. The Junior PPA’s approach is intended to strengthen the skill set, health, and character of youth, as well as the culture of youth pickleball.
Our Vision
We strive to be committed to youth development while encouraging continued participation in the community of pickleball. We hope to use our resources, platform, and passion to inspire the next generation of pickleball athletes.
Junior PPA Tour
Compete against the top junior pickleball players around the country in traditional tournament events, where you will have the opportunity to showcase your talents, refine your skill set, and #PlayWhereTheProsPlay.
1. Eligibility
Compete against the top junior pickleball players around the country in traditional tournament events, where you will have the opportunity to showcase your talents, refine your skill set, and #PlayWhereTheProsPlay.
2. Cost
$40 per player, including one event. Additional events are $10. Early Bird sign-up gets you an exclusive PPA Junior Tee!
3. Divisions
18U 3.5+: for intermediate to advanced players
18U 3.49 & under: for those new to tournaments or still crafting their game
4. Format
Pool Play matches are elimination finals. Pool play is during the day, with medal matches in the late afternoon or early evening.
5. Points
Each Junior PPA State Open will be worth 500 Junior PPA Points
6. How To Register
Head to www.pppatour.com.au/tournaments to find your local event and register.
8. More Info
Free court for parents and families to play and have fun whilst the Juniors Compete!
2025 Junior PPA Finals
The Junior PPA Finals is the season-ending invitational tournament on the Junior PPA Tour that attracts more than 20 top-ranked Juniors from around Australia and New Zealand to compete for the ultimate prize and recognition.
Juniors qualify through Junior PPA Points accumulated throughout the year with the top-ranked players from each division earning an invite to the Finals.
Lachy Donnelly
Boys Overall Champion
Irie Heather-Pereria
Girls Overall Runner Up
Oliver Novic
Boys Overall Runner Up
Anglene McClean
Girls Overall Champion
Junior PPA Rankings (coming soon)
Sportsmanship
We define sportsmanship as the behavior of treating others with respect, fairness, and kindness, especially in a competition setting.
Player Expectations
Respect
- Tapping Paddles
- No Boasting/Taunting
Fairness
- Honesty (Line Calls, Faults, Scores)
- Integrity
Kindness
- Positive Attitude (Body Language)
- Supportive Language (No Profanity)
Sportsmanship Award
Players with exceptional sportsmanship will be rewarded with an honourable Sportsmanship Award presented by at each tour stop.
Junior PPA @PPA 125's, 250's +1500s
In addition to competition events on the Junior PPA Tour, “Junior PPA ” will act as an initiative committed to serving the youth pickleball community by building opportunities centred around youth development and individual growth on and off the court. Junior PPA embodies our mission of promoting, encouraging, and advancing the culture of youth pickleball.
Clinics and Events
Junior PPA players will be offered the opportunity to participate in engaging events that maximize youth development at each PPA Pro tour stop. These events will be free of charge.
Education and Character Building
Junior PPA players will be given access to online and in-person instruction to learn fundamentals, construct the right mindset, and build character to grow on and off the court. Coming in 2027.
Stay Connected
Follow us on Instagram at @ppatour.australia for upcoming events, announcements, news, and more. If you have any questions, feel free to email sange@ppatour.com.
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Learn More
To learn more about Junior PPA, please visit the Junior PPA 2026 Handbook. This handbook provides valuable information to help guide and ensure that all Junior PPA stakeholders have a positive and enjoyable experience.
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