🏆 Tournament Format Highlights 🏆
• All brackets will be in rally scoring during round-robin (RR) under USAP Rule 14.A.5
• All RR single pool brackets will be decided by Winner-Take-All and 4.5+ & 5.0+ Finals (2/3 games) in for pool winners with H2H tie-breaker and/or least amount points allowed for playoff finals.
• Awards after EVERY block
• Finalists of 4.5+ & 5.0+ brackets will receive BRICKWALL Next-Level tournament entries.
• No player overlap thanks to structured block scheduling
• 100% participations required for 100% moneyball prize distributions: Play-For-Money, Not Medals!
🌟 Why Players Love Charleston Rangers MoneyBall 🌟
• Southern hospitality: championship belt for socials, snacks, and food
• College Pickleball x Pickleball Slam rally-scoring vibes
• Fast, professional scheduling (under 2 hours per bracket)
• No delays, no chaos, no waiting to find a court
• Same-day results and social media exposure
• Designed for players who want real MoneyBall competition
• Perfect tune-up weekend for mid Summer fast & furious tournament vibes
🎯 Who Should Play? 🎯
Everyone from 3.0 + to 5.0+ 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 POLICY (MANDATORY) 🔧
All paddles inside the player's bag must be approved by:
• USAP Approved Paddle List
• UPA-A (United Pickleball Association – Approved)
• All unapproved or counterfeit paddles = ZERO MoneyBall prize(s) & 0-21 reported DUPR scores
Players must bring: 100% compliant paddles and current government photo ID
❌ LOCAL RULES - Absolutely NOT allowed: ❌
• Ghost DUPR profile with ZERO match history = ZERO MoneyBall Prize(s) & 0-21 reported DUPR scores
• Alcohol beverages at the tournament site = ZERO MoneyBall Prize(s) & 0-21 reported DUPR scores
• Sandbagging, any appearance of sandbagging = ZERO MoneyBall Prize(s) & 0-21 reported DUPR scores
• Delaminated, unapproved and/or counterfeit paddles = ZERO MoneyBall prize(s) & 0-21 reported DUPR scores
• Altered/modified surfaces = ZERO MoneyBall prize(s) & 0-21 reported DUPR scores
• Cracked or fatigued paddles = ZERO MoneyBall prize(s) & 0-21 reported DUPR scores
• Unapproved prototypes = ZERO MoneyBall prize(s) & 0-21 reported DUPR scores
• “Training mode” or “tweaked” paddles = ZERO MoneyBall prize(s) & 0-21 reported DUPR scores
• Anything failing the sound test or surface inspection = ZERO MoneyBall prize(s) & 0-21 reported DUPR scores
• ANY Unsportsmanlike Conduct, including taunting & equipment abuse = ZERO MoneyBall prize(s) & 0-21 reported DUPR scores
Illegal paddles used for ANY match will receive 0-21 DUPR match scores. No exceptions! Competitors will be allowed to challenge illegal paddles, call kitchen faults, and improper (volley) serves as faults. This protects competition, ensures fair play, and supports the integrity of DUPR-verified results.
📍 Tournament Venue: PickleRAGE in North Charleston
📍 Warm-Up Venue: Collins Park in North Charleston
⚠️ Tournament Expectations & Player Responsibility
Charleston Rangers™ MoneyBall is designed to run on time, competitively, and efficiently. Players are expected to arrive prepared with 100% Approved-Paddle(s) 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: Forfeit of that match and 0-21 score penalty, or 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:
• 100% USAPA and/or UPA Approved Paddles based on current website database during competition
• Monitoring tournament announcements via SMS text messaging
• Arriving on time for their matches
• Ensuring their DUPR profile and division eligibility are accurate
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 via SMS text messaging
Players should remain attentive throughout their bracket to avoid missing match calls.
⚖️ 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™ Standards in MoneyBall tournaments are built on three principles:
• Competitive sportsmanship
• Efficient tournament operations
• Respect for every player’s time and effort
Every player helps maintain the spirit of the event. Play hard. Compete with sportsmanship. Respect the game.
COME AND TAKE IT 🇺🇸
NOTE: Tournament Director reserves the right to verify DUPR ratings and use a player’s performance history from past tournaments or events to adjust or withdraw a player’s registration. Teams suspected of sandbagging, using illegal paddles, and illegal serves, including those with low DUPR reliability scores or No Rating, may be subject to forfeiture of prize money and forfeiture of ALL matches (0-21 reported DUPR scores). Match formats, divisions, and schedules are subject to change.
