Introducing Pickleballs Youngest Stars | APP Next Gen
This past weekend the App Next Gen Series was at Chicken N Pickle in Oklahoma City. The youngest rising stars in pickleball traveled to compete for a $15,000 prize pool and paid wildcards for the APP Masters*.
What is App Next Gen Pickleball Series?
“The APP Next Gen Series is the first of its kind, geared towards developing champions in the hearts of young adult men and women pickleball players. Our mission is to create a platform for top American pickleball players to compete and receive coaching / education from our senior professionals. This mentoring program prepares young adults to represent the United States in future international and APP Tour professional competitions.
The age range for the series events is 16 – 23 years’ old, with players competing in three-day tournaments held at various Chicken N Pickle facilities.“ - APP Next Gen
Results: APP Chicken N Pickle NEXT GEN Series @ Oklahoma City
Mixed Doubles Open
Gold: Riley Bohnert (Prince) - Austin Tchikatilov (Selkirk)
Silver: Amanda Hendry (Hudef) - Jack Foster (Niupipo)
Bronze: Rachel Summers (Babolat) - Kenny Herrmann (Selkirk)
Mens Doubles Open
Gold: Gabriel Tardio (Paddletek) - Wyatt Stone (Onix)
Silver: Liam Kilner - Austin Tchikatilov (Selkirk)
Bronze: Kenny Herrmann (Selkirk) - Jack Foster (Niupipo)
Mens Singles Open
Gold: Jack Foster (Niupipo)
Silver: Gabriel Tardio (Paddletek)
Bronze: Austin Tchikatilov (Selkirk)
Womens Singles Open
Gold: Rachel Summers (Babolat)
Silver: Amanda Hendry (Hudef)
Bronze: Riley Bohnert (Prince)
*Top two finishers per gender to receive paid wildcards for the APP Masters (Boca Raton Tier 1) January 18-23, 2022. Additionally, all wild card recipients will have one opening match showcased on the APPTV Livestream during the championships. - APP Next Gen
