Welcome to the 3rd Annual Fountain of Life Classic, hosted at the Thomas County Central Middle School Courts. We are excited to have you join us for a competitive and well-organized Southern Pickleball event and to benefit the Fountain of Life Rescue. Fountain of Life Rescue is the local- and only homeless shelter in Thomas County, Georgia. Their mission is to serve those who need shelter and help in times of trouble.
One Day Event Schedule
Saturday, March 28, 2026 Men’s & Women’s Doubles Morning Start Time
Mixed Doubles Afternoon Start Time
Players can play BOTH events
Play may begin as early as 8:00 AM each day.
Specific start times for each event will be posted and emailed to players approximately one week prior to the tournament.
Registration & Fees
Entry Fee: $60 includes one event
Additional Events: $15 per event
***The last day to register and be guaranteed a FREE tournament shirt is March 15th at 11:55 PM***
**** The first 30 paid registrants receive a free tournament hat****
Match Guarantee & Brackets
•Southern Pickleball guarantees a minimum of four (4) matches per team per event.
•Tournament management reserves the right to combine brackets as needed to create playable divisions.
•If brackets are combined, awards will be based on the original bracket in which the player registered.
Skill Levels include: 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, and 4.5
2.5 = 2.999 and below
3.0 = 3.000 – 3.499
3.5 = 3.500 – 3.999
4.0 = 4.000 – 4.499
4.5 = 4.500 – 4.999
Age Groups
15 & Over
35 & Over
50 & Over
60 & Over
70 & Over
Age is determined by the players age on December 31, 2026.
Teams must:
•Play at the skill level of the higher-rated player, and
•Play in the age group of the younger player.
Ratings (DUPR)
•DUPR ratings will be used for all events
•All matches will be reported to DUPR
•It is each player’s responsibility to verify match scores after the completion of each match and before their next match begins. Score corrections may not be possible once the next match has started, so players are strongly encouraged to check scores promptly.
•The Tournament Director reserves the right to move players up or down as deemed appropriate.
•After registration closes, all player ratings will be reviewed.
•Players whose updated DUPR rating (with 50% or higher reliability) exceeds the registered division will be moved to the appropriate higher bracket.
•Players with a DUPR reliability below 50% may appeal to play in a lower division.
•Players must initially register in the division allowed by their current DUPR rating.
•Appeals must be submitted via email to info@southernpickleball.com
before registration closes.
•Both partners (if applicable) must agree to the appeal.
Partner Policy
Players may register with a partner or select “Need a Partner.”
If registering with a partner:
•The selected partner must register within five (5) days of the first player’s registration.
•Failure to do so will result in the team being placed on the waitlist.
•Once the partner registers, the team will automatically move to the active list if space is available.
•Registration is not guaranteed until both players are registered, and all fees are paid in full.
Selecting “Need a Partner” does not guarantee the tournament will find a partner.
•This feature is provided as a courtesy so players may connect with one another.
•Players without partners must withdraw according to the tournament’s refund policy.
Match Play
•There are no referees.
•All matches are self-monitored
