Event Description

Welcome to the Bay of Plenty Open 2026, hosted and organised by The Padel Club NZ in Papamoa, Tauranga. This is a club-run event sanctioned by Padel New Zealand.

The Bay of Plenty Open is a Tier 2 sanctioned tournament, meaning official Padel New Zealand Tier 2 ranking points will be awarded in accordance with Padel New Zealand guidelines and ranking point systems.

Join us at The Padel Club NZ, Papamoa over Waitangi Weekend
Friday 6th, Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th February 2026

Venue Facilities

· 4 outdoor Padel courts

· Clubhouse

· Covered seating and decking area

· Onsite licensed bar and café

· Shower and changing facilities

· Address: 2 Turiwhatu Street, Papamoa, 3187

· More information regarding the club can be found on our website

Registration

· Entry Fee: $80 per player + Humanitix booking fee

· Entries Close: Saturday 24th January at 9:00pm, unless sold out earlier

· Capacity: Maximum of 128 players / 64 teams

· Divisions:

o Men’s Doubles A & B Grade

o Women’s Doubles A & B Grade

Important:
Spaces are limited and only confirmed once both partners have completed registration. Please coordinate with your partner and register together. If one partner registers and the event sells out before the second entry is completed, the team will be placed on the waitlist.

Tournament Format

Three-day event: Friday 6th, Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th February 2026 (Waitangi Weekend)

· Friday: All Day

Women’s A & B Grade – Pool games
Men’s A& B Grade – Pool games

· Saturday: All Day

Men’s A & B Grade – Pool games
Women’s A & B Grade – Pool games
Women’s A & B Grade – Knockouts
Men's A & B Grade - Knockouts

· Sunday: All Day

Women’s A & B Grade – Finals
Men’s A & B Grade– Knockouts & finals
Award Ceremony for both Men's & Women's roughly 4:30pm (approx)

The medal ceremony for the Men’s & Women's A & B Grade will take place following completion of all matches on Sunday 8th tentatively scheduled for afternoon / early evening.

PLEASE NOTE THESE TIMES AND SCHEDULE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DEPENDING ON REGISTRATION NUMBERS

Categories

· A Grade Men – up to 24 teams

· B Grade Men – up to 16 teams

· A Grade Women – up to 12 teams

· B Grade Women – up to 12 teams

Final numbers may vary depending on registrations.

Maximum across all grades: 128 players / 64 teams.

Match Format

· Pool play followed by knockouts

· Two sets for pool matches and round of 16 (where applicable) and quarterfinals (tie-break if 1–1)

· Three sets for finals rounds (semifinals & finals)

· Golden point (no deuce)

· Players self-referee

· Players must call the score clearly so officials and spectators can follow

· Matches played in accordance with the Padel New Zealand Sanctioned Competition Framework and Standards & Formats, and the Padel New Zealand Rules of Padel

Note: Match formats may vary slightly between grades depending on total entries. Full match format details will be provided prior to and during the tournament.

Schedule & Draws

· Draws will be completed by The Padel Club NZ

· To be released by Wednesday 4th February at 9:00pm

· Please do not wait for draws to book travel. Please see tournament schedule for which days you are required to attend.

· The tournament officially starts Friday 6th February at 9:00am

Player Licence

A Padel New Zealand Player Licence is required for all sanctioned events.

· Players are encouraged to purchase their licence when registering for the tournament

· Licences must be purchased by the close of registrations

· Licence fee: $25 per annum for the financial year
(1 July 2025 – 30 June 2026; credit card fees apply; no refunds)

· Licences are required under international padel standards and help Padel New Zealand maintain accurate records of participation, skill levels, and ranking points

More information:
https://www.padelnewzealand.org.nz/player-licence

Ranking Points

This is a Padel New Zealand sanctioned Tier 2 event, and official national ranking points will be awarded.

· Points are allocated based on match results

· Rankings are updated 7–10 days after each event

· Full details on Tier 2 ranking calculations are available on the Padel New Zealand website

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who can enter this tournament?
Anyone with a valid Padel New Zealand player licence may enter, regardless of nationality or skill level. Players may enter one grade only per tournament. Players are responsible for selecting the grade that best matches their ability.

2. What does my $80 registration fee cover?
The entry fee contributes primarily to the hosting club to help cover court hire and event costs. Both the hosting club and Padel New Zealand contribute additional funding, as tournaments are expensive to run.

3. I don’t have a partner — can I register?
Please secure a partner before registering, as entries must be submitted as a team. Your local club may be able to assist, or you can reach out through padel WhatsApp groups.

4. What is a general guide for A and B grades?

· A Grade: Competitive players with strong skills, typically upper-intermediate to advanced

· B Grade: Social to competitive players, generally low- to mid-intermediate
(B Grade can still be very competitive due to large player numbers and limited spaces)
Players are responsible for selecting the grade that best matches their ability.

5. What equipment do I need?
A padel racket and court shoes. Padel balls are provided, and a limited number of demo rackets will be available.

6. Are spectators allowed?
Yes — friends and family are welcome. Food and beverage options will be available for both players and spectators.

For any further questions regarding this tournament, please contact The Padel Club NZ

info@thepadelclub.co.nz

thepadelclubpapamoa@gmail.com

+64 7281 0816

www.thepadelclub.co.nz

Contact the host of Bay Of Plenty Open - The Padel Club NZ