🏆 Tournament Format Highlights 🏆
• All Round-Robin Rally Games (no pointless byes, no waiting around)
• 15 and/or 21-point Rally scoring (Continuous-Serving & Stacking in Doubles under 2026 USAP Rule 14.A.5)
• All RR brackets will be decided by best 2 and/or 4 teams with H2H tie-breaker and/or least amount points allowed for playoff finals.
• Pool play, semis, & finals for Men's Open
• Awards after EVERY block
• No player overlap thanks to structured block scheduling
🌟 Why Players Love Charleston Rangers MoneyBall 🌟
• Southern hospitality: merch, championship belt for socials, snacks, and food
• Fast, professional scheduling
• No delays, no chaos, no waiting to find a court
• Same-day results and social media news
• True competitive 2026 USAP-Rally scoring — more points, more intensity
• Designed for players who want real MoneyBall competition
• Perfect tune-up weekend for Spring/Summer tournament vibes
🎯 Who Should Play? 🎯
Everyone from 3.0+ to 5.0+ (Open) elite athletes. Whether you’re chasing your first competitive experience or preparing for major events, Charleston Rangers MoneyBall delivers unmatched structure, pace, and energy.
🔥 DUPR REQUIREMENT – READ BEFORE REGISTERING 🔥
All match results will be officially reported to DUPR. Players must register ONLY their primary/established DUPR account with verified matching names/profiles/match history.
🚫 No phantom and/or ghost accounts with zero and/or minimal match history will be allowed
🚫 No duplicate profiles; No fake or No alternate (nick name) accounts will be allowed
If you can’t log into your primary & established DUPR account, you must 100% confirm and/or synch your established DUPR profile with Pickleball.com before registration.
🔧 PADDLE CHECK-IN POLICY (MANDATORY) 🔧
All paddles inside the player's bag must be verified and approved at check-in:
• USAP Approved Paddle List
• UPA-A (United Pickleball Association – Approved)
Players must bring:
1. Current government photo ID,
2. A print-out of the paddle approval listing showing your paddle model, OR
3. Be prepared for staff to verify your paddle against official online lists.
❌ Absolutely NOT allowed: ❌
• Ghost DUPR profile with ZERO match history
• Alcohol beverages at the tournament site
• Sandbagging, any appearance of sandbagging = ZERO MoneyBall Prize(s)
• Delaminated paddles
• Altered/modified surfaces
• Cracked or fatigued paddles
• Unapproved prototypes
• “Training mode” or “tweaked” paddles
• Anything failing the sound test or surface inspection
Any paddle failing inspection will not be allowed for match use. No exceptions! This protects players, ensures fair play, and supports the integrity of DUPR-verified results.
📍 Tournament Venue: Central Creek Park in Goose Creek
📍 Warm-Up Venue: Crowfield Park in Goose Creek
⚠️ Tournament Expectations & Player Responsibility
Charleston Rangers™ MoneyBall is designed to run on time, competitively, and efficiently. Players are expected to arrive prepared and ready to compete within the structured tournament schedule.
To ensure smooth operations for all participants, the following expectations apply.
⏱ Player Check-In & Readiness
All players must:
• Check in at least 30 minutes before their scheduled bracket start time
• Be fully warmed up and ready to play when called
• Remain within the tournament facility during their bracket
Matches may begin earlier than scheduled if courts become available.
Players who are not present when their match is called may receive:
• A forfeit of that match, or
• A score penalty, depending on the situation.
The tournament will not delay matches due to absent players.
🧑🤝🧑 Player Responsibility
By registering for Charleston Rangers™ MoneyBall, players accept responsibility for:
• Monitoring tournament announcements
• Arriving on time for their matches
• Ensuring their DUPR profile and division eligibility are accurate
• Using approved paddles only
Players are responsible for understanding the tournament format, rules, and schedule before competing.
📢 Tournament Communication
Important updates may be announced through:
• Tournament staff announcements
• The official tournament desk
• Social media updates
• Bracket software notifications
Players should remain attentive throughout their bracket to avoid missing match calls.
⚖️ Tournament Director Authority
The Tournament Director has full authority to make final decisions regarding:
• Match rulings
• Schedule adjustments
• Player eligibility
• Equipment compliance
• Dispute resolution
All Tournament Director decisions are final.
These policies ensure the tournament runs fairly, safely, and on schedule for all competitors.
🏴 Charleston Rangers™ Standard
Charleston Rangers MoneyBall tournaments are built on three principles:
• Competitive integrity
• Efficient tournament operations
• Respect for every player’s time and effort
Every player helps maintain the spirit of the event.
Play hard. Compete with integrity. Respect the game.
COME AND TAKE IT.