🏆 Tournament Format Highlights 🏆
• All 3.0+, 3.5+, 4.0+ & singles brackets will be in rally scoring during round-robin (RR)
• All 4.5+ & 5.0+ brackets will be in regular scoring during round-robin (RR)
• All RR single pool brackets will be decided by Winner-Take-All and Finals for pool winners with H2H tie-breaker and/or least amount points allowed for playoff finals.
• Awards after EVERY block
• No player overlap thanks to structured block scheduling
🌟 Why Players Love Charleston Rangers MoneyBall 🌟
• Southern hospitality: 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 exposure
• Designed for players who want real MoneyBall competition
• Perfect tune-up weekend for Summer 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)
Players must bring: 100% compliant paddles and current government photo ID
❌ 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, unapproved and/or counterfeit paddles = ZERO MoneyBall prize(s)
• Altered/modified surfaces = ZERO MoneyBall prize(s)
• Cracked or fatigued paddles = ZERO MoneyBall prize(s)
• Unapproved prototypes = ZERO MoneyBall prize(s)
• “Training mode” or “tweaked” paddles = ZERO MoneyBall prize(s)
• Anything failing the sound test or surface inspection = ZERO MoneyBall prize(s)
Illegal paddles used for match will receive 0-11 match scores. No exceptions! Competitors will be allowed to challenge illegal paddles and/or improper serves. 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 0-11 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
• 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
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 (0-11 reported DUPR scores). Match formats, divisions, and schedules are subject to change.
