The Pickleball Store Event in Basingstoke

                                

27-29th June 2025

Hampshire Court Hotel, Centre Dr, Basingstoke And Deane District RG24 8FY 

 

Join us for the inaugural Pickleball Store Cup at Hampshire Court Hotel, Basingstoke for a three-day epic tournament set on 19+ pickleball courts with a players' favourite acrylic surface using the ever-popular Franklin X-40 ball.

Hosted in partnership with The Pickleball Store, the UK’s leading pickleball retailer, this event is part of the 2025 Franklin Tour and is operated by Pickleb’s Steve and Simon. With multiple skill divisions, exciting match formats, and a welcoming atmosphere, this is the perfect opportunity to compete, connect, and enjoy top-level pickleball.

 

This event is part of the 14 event '2025 Franklin Tour'. Details at franklintour.co.uk

 

Event Highlights

 

 

Tournament Divisions;

Skill levels at 3.0-, 3.5, 4.0 & 4.5+.

Age categories at 18+ & 50+.

Gender Doubles, Mixed Doubles & Team Events.

Friday: Team Events.

Saturday: 18+ Gender Doubles, 50+ Mixed Doubles.

Sunday: 18+ Mixed Doubles, 50+ Gender Doubles.

 

The ball for the event will be the Franklin X-40.

 

The registration fee for the event is £25 and entry to each event is £20 per event entered. (per player)

 

Schedule:

Friday:  Team Event - Bring your team spirit, suit up in your team colours, and compete for the Tournament Championship!

Saturday: 18+ Gender Doubles and 50+ Mixed Doubles

Sunday: 18+ Mixed Doubles and 50+ Gender Doubles

The schedule will be published in the days leading up to the event.

Register on arrival by writing your name in the appropriate box for your team on the printed sheet on the tables, any time before your first game.

Arrive on the right court at the right time for each of your games.

 

Friday's Team Event;

A team is made up of 2 men & 2 women.

One player reigisters the team entry, for the division relevant to the level of the team's best player.

Each 'team v team match' will be four games; 1 mens, 1 womens & 2 mixed .

Each team is guaranteed a minimum of four matches against other teams.  That means every player gets at least 8 games throughout the day!

Standar scoring to 11, win by one.

Any 2 - 2 tie will be decided on total points. If these are tied then a mixed doubles race to 5 decider.

⚡ Quick Tip: Register your team in the division that matches your strongest player's skill level for fair and competitive matches!

 

Don’t Miss Out!

Be part of this game-changing tournament and the perfect warm-up for the English Open 2025. Register now to secure your spot in this unforgettable event.

 

Tournament Directors:

The Tournament is being organised by the team at pickleb.co.uk; Steve & Simon

 

Registration:

On registering, you will be sent a confirmation email confirming your entries as well as a special link back to the registration website (if it doesn't come through please check all junk folders before sending through an enquiry to let us know). This will take you to a players needing partners page where you must confirm your registered partners by sending a partner confirmation email. This means both you and your partner must be registered and then confirm your partnership to guarantee your entry as a doubles team into the event. If you have agreed a partnership in advance, you should follow the link in the email and click on the "Send Partner Request" icon next to the name of your proposed partner. They will receive an email asking them to confirm that they agree, and will be given the option to confirm yes/no. This automatically updates our system either way. In the event you don't have a partner and need to find one, you can use the "Contact" icon next to a player's name to start a conversation with them via email about potentially partnering up. If you have any queries or concerns then please don't hesitate to send through an enquiry and we will do our best to get back to you ASAP!

If you choose to add another event after you have registered, you can go back to your original registration confirmation email and use the link provided.  If you need to change an event or withdraw from an event, you should also use this link.

 

Questions:

Please send an e-mail to simon@pickleb.co.uk with any queries.

 

Tournament Terms & Conditions:

By ticking the terms and conditions box in your registration form, you agree to the following:

•              Registration opens and closes at the discretion of the organisers and may change based on demand and capacity.

•              Cancellation and refund requests must be made 14 days before the start of the event.

•              Registration fees are non-refundable but division fees will be refunded up to the deadline above.

•              Tournament director has the discretion to combine categories in the event of too few entries and also to move players between categories, and their decision is final.

•              Submission of Tournament results is at the discretion of the organisers.

•              Agree to follow any Covid-19 related requirements

•              Promise to follow pickleballEngland code of conduct and uphold pickleballEngland values.

•              Signing this waiver:

"I release and discharge, for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, the organizers, the facility, its members, employees, and sponsors and all persons associated with the tournament from all claims, damages, rights of action present or future which may arise in connection with my participation in the tournament. I understand that filming and photographs may be taken at this event and I give permission to pickleballEngland to use the creative content to advertise, promote or showcase the event. I understand that it is my responsibility to make it known that I do not wish to have my picture taken or my games filmed. Persons aged under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult."

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