TOURNAMENT RULES & FORMAT
This is not a USA Pickleball-sanctioned tournament; however, all applicable 2026 USA Pickleball rules will be followed.
All Skill and Age divisions will begin with Round Robin play, followed by playoff and medal rounds as applicable based on bracket size.
Players are guaranteed a minimum of four (4) games, subject to circumstances beyond the Tournament Director's control.
Round Robin Games: One game to 11, win by 1.
Quarterfinal / Pre-Medal Matches: One game to 11, win by 2.
Semifinal Matches: One game to 11, win by 2.
Bronze Medal Matches: One game to 15, win by 2.
Gold Medal Matches: One game to 15, win by 2.
The Tournament Director reserves the right to combine divisions, adjust pool sizes, modify scoring formats, or change bracket structures when necessary to create meaningful competitive play and maintain the tournament schedule.
BRACKET SCHEDULE & START TIMES
Subject to registrations, please note that we will plan to start gender doubles in the morning and early afternoon and the mixed doubles in the late afternoon to allow players to participate in both events if interested.
Official start times will be released the week of the tournament. Players are responsible for reviewing their bracket and start time prior to tournament day and should plan to arrive early enough to complete check-in and be ready to play.
Tournament schedules and bracket formats are subject to change based on registration numbers, withdrawals, court availability, and other circumstances.
Any significant changes will be communicated to affected players as early as reasonably possible.
DUPR RESULTS
All tournament scores will be submitted to DUPR and will count toward your DUPR rating!
Players should have an active DUPR account and ensure that it is properly connected to their PickleballBrackets account before tournament day.
Don't have a DUPR account yet?
Create Your DUPR Account:
DUPR.COM
Already have a DUPR account? Make sure it is connected to your PickleballBrackets account.
DUPR Connection Instructions:
https://pickleball.freshdesk.com/en/support/solutions/articles/72000631731-connecting-your-dupr-account
Please complete this process before the tournament to help ensure your match results are properly associated with your DUPR profile.
OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT BALL
The official ball of the 1000 Schools Charity Pickleball Tournament will be Franklin X-40
SPORTSMANSHIP
The 1000 Schools Charity Pickleball Tournament is about more than competition.
We ask every participant to demonstrate good sportsmanship, respect for opponents and volunteers, and the spirit of community that makes pickleball special.
Please make line calls fairly, resolve disagreements respectfully, and remember that we're all here for a great day of pickleball in support of a great cause.
BRACKET & FORMAT CHANGES
The Tournament Director may combine skill or age divisions when necessary to provide players with meaningful competition and sufficient play.
The Tournament Director also reserves the right to adjust pool sizes, scoring formats, playoff structures, and other tournament procedures when necessary to maintain the tournament schedule.
PLAY WITH PURPOSE
Every serve, rally, and point is part of something bigger.
Thank you to our players, volunteers, supporters, and community partners for helping make the 1000 Schools Charity Pickleball Tournament possible.
