Round Robin: Games to 11, win by 2. Hard stop at 15.
Bracket: Games to 15, win by 2. Hard stop at 19.
3rd: Game to 15, win by 2.
1st: Best ⅔, play to 11, win by 2.
DUPR: DUPR rating will be required during signup for any division. No exceptions. All players must play in the correct division according to their DUPR. All scores will be recorded (expect for Pro divisions).
To determine the correct division for your pickleball team, we use a combination of your team's DUPR rating and a limit on the higher-rated player. Here's how it works
1. Team Rating: A team rating is calculated using 80% of the higher-rated player's rating plus 20% of the lower-rated player's rating.
2. Division Fit: Your team's rating must fall within the established rating range of a division to qualify for it.
3. Top Player Limit: The higher-rated player on the team cannot be more than 0.1 rating points above the top of the division's rating range.
Example Team Rating: Player A is a 4.05 and Player B is a 3.62, the team rating is (4.05 x .80) + (3.62 x .20) = 3.964
This team could play in the 3.75 - 4.0 division, because 1) the team rating is within those bounds and 2) the top player (4.05) is less than .1 above 4.0, the top of the division limit.
If there are any questions about how to calculate your team rating or which division you should be in, please reach-out to matt@pintsandpaddle.com and we will help get you placed.
The tournament director may make exceptions for players based off previous tournament finishes or limited number of DUPR recorded games. This will be used in rare and limited situations, where DUPR is blatantly incorrect.
Unrated players may be allowed to play in divisions based on the tournament directors discretion. A DUPR account will still be required so scores can be recorded.
If your DUPR rating changes in a way that changes the division you should be playing in after registering, please reach out to the tournament director. We will be performing periodic DUPR checks and moving teams to the correct divisions. Your team may be moved to a waitlist if your division has to be changed due to incorrect DUPR ratings. If your DUPR rating is right on the border, we suggest you signup for the HIGHER division to avoid getting moved up and put on a waitlist.
Pricing
$45 per player: Early bird signup
$55 per player: After September 1st
Prizes will be given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd.
Important: After registering, teams have 7 days to register their partner. Teams that miss this deadline will be moved to the waitlist.
ESTIMATED division start times are listed but are subject to change based on how the brackets fill. Official start times will be provided 1 week before the tournament. In general, the estimated start times are within the general range (a few hours) of when your division will start.
In the interest of maintaining the tournament schedule, the Pickleball Director reserves the right to adjust scoring rules as needed. However, any adjustments will be announced and applied consistently across all matches.
PRO MONEYBALL EVENT DESCRIPTION:
Almost DOUBLE the prize money of a PPA Moneyball tournament while being less than half the cost to enter... What are you waiting for?! It's time to prove yourself as the best team in Minnesota!
This event is very similar to any PPA Moneyball event. It will be double elimination, come around for bronze (no round robin), each game including consolation bracket will be to 15 BESIDES semi finals and gold match which will be best 2/3 (Bronze can be 2/3 if enough time). Coed doubles meaning any team combination of gender can enter. Top 3 finishing teams will receive prize money, including $1000 to 1st place (prize money may decrease if field is less than 12 teams), medals, and winner get FREE entry into Pro division of the largest tournament in Minnesota, Summer Slam & Jam.
Team must be combined 4.75 to enter. *Scores will not be entered into DUPR*
