Tournament Ball: Onix Dura 40
Tournament Format:
Novice events will be a round robin format with medal matches. All other skill level events will be a standard double elimination format. Players are guaranteed a minimum of 3 games. The format may be altered depending on the amount of signups for each event.
Novice Events (3.0-below)
All novice events will be a round robin format with medal matches. Players and teams will play a game to 11 win by 2 against multiple teams/players. The two players/teams with the most victories will compete in the gold/silver final in a game to 15 win by 2. 3rd and 4th place players in the round robin will compete for the bronze medal in a game to 15 win by 2. Singles and Doubles events will be limited 16 singles players or 16 teams for doubles. (The scoring is subject to change depending on the number of entrants - we may allow for longer games with notably less entrants).
Intermediate and Advanced Doubles and Mixed Doubles Events (3.5-4.0, 4.5-above)
Standard double elimination format. Main draw competitors will play 2 out of 3 games to 11 (win by 2). Players who lose in the main draw will enter into the elimination bracket and compete in a game to 15. Winners advance. Winners in the elimination bracket will have a chance to compete in a medal match. Draw size for these events are currently limited to 16 teams for doubles and 16 players for singles. Depending on the amount of sign ups in the novice events we may be able to add players on the waitlist. If there are 8 or fewer players/teams in an event, we will alter the format to a round robin to allow for more matches.
Singles Events (3.5-4.0, 4.5 -above)
Players will play games to 15 win by 2 against multiple players. The two players with the most victories will compete in the gold/silver final in a best 2 out of 3 games to 11 win by 2 format. 3rd and 4th place players in the round robin will compete for the bronze medal in a game to 15 win by 2. Events will be limited 16 singles players. (The scoring is subject to change depending on the number of entrants - we may allow for longer games with notably less entrants).
Skill Level Divisions:
Novice 3.0-below
Intermediate 3.5-4.0
Advanced 4.5 - above
Skill Level Description:
Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles categories are divided into 3 categories of skill levels. Players may sign up for one skill level event per category. Please sign up for the appropriate skill level. Players are welcome to play in higher levels, however higher level players who sign up for lower skill levels may be moved into the appropriate skill category. If you need assistance in determining your skill level please copy and paste the link below to learn more.
https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/tournament-player-ratings/player-skill-rating-definitions/
Doubles Events
Doubles players are encouraged to sign up with a partner however if you do not have a partner please select the option "looking for a partner" during the sign up process and we will attempt to pair you with another available player.
Disclaimer:
The format may be altered depending on the amount of sign ups for each event. The goal is to get as many matches as possible in a competitive format.
Pricing:
45$ per player for the first event. $15 for each additional event. (Included in this price is a one time 5$ fee paid to Pickleball Brackets)