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Welcome to the <b>Atlanta Bouncers Summer Bash Pickleball Tournament</b> hosted at <b>Pickleball Kingdom South Cobb</b>, and brought to you by <b>Southern Pickleball</b>! We are excited to have you join us for a competitive and well-organized Southern Pickleball event!
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<b><u>SCHEDULE OF PLAY</u></b>
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<b>Saturday, July 25th</b> – Mens and Womens Doubles<br>
<b>Sunday, July 26th</b> – Mixed Doubles
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Play may begin as early as 8:00 AM. Specific start times for each event will be posted and emailed to players within 24–48 hours after registration closes.
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<b><u>REGISTRATION & FEES</u></b>
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Entry fee is <b>$60</b> and includes <b>one (1) event</b>.<br>
Additional event <b>$20</b>.<br>
There is a $5 per event fee charged by pickleball.com
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<b><u>DIVISIONS OFFERED</u></b>
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Mens and Womens Doubles | Mixed Doubles
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<b><u>SKILL LEVELS (DUPR REQUIRED)</u></b>
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2.5 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.5
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<b><u>AGE GROUPS</u></b>
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15+ | 50+ Age Bracket
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<em>Age is determined as of 12/31/2026</em>
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If the tournament director combines any brackets, medals will be awarded based on players’ original registration.
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<b><u>TEAM RULE</u></b><br>
Teams must compete at the skill level of the higher-rated player (or higher) and in the age group of the younger player.
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<b><u>MATCH GUARANTEE</u></b>
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• Southern Pickleball guarantees a minimum of four (4) matches per team per event.<br>
• Tournament management reserves the right to combine brackets as needed to create playable divisions.<br>
• If brackets are combined, medals will be awarded based on the original registered division.
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<b><u>RATINGS (DUPR)</u></b>
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• DUPR ratings will be used for all events<br>
• All matches will be reported to DUPR<br>
• <b>Players are responsible for verifying match scores immediately after each match</b>, before their next match begins.<br>
• Score corrections may not be possible once the next match has started, so players are strongly encouraged to verify scores promptly.<br>
• Tournament Director reserves the right to move players up or down in skill as deemed appropriate<br>
• After registration closes, all players' DUPR ratings will be updated and reviewed<br>
• Players whose updated DUPR rating (with 50% or higher reliability) exceeds the registered division will be moved to the appropriate higher bracket<br>
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<b><u>APPEALS PROCESS</u></b>
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• Players with a DUPR rating (below 50% reliability) may appeal to play in a lower division<br>
• Players must initially register in the higher division mandated by their current DUPR rating<br>
• Appeals must be submitted via email to <a href="mailto:info@southernpickleball.com">info@southernpickleball.com</a> before registration closes<br>
• Both partners (if applicable) must agree to the appeal
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<b><u>PARTNER POLICY</u></b>
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• Players may register with a partner or select “Need a Partner.”<br>
• <b>IF REGISTERING WITH A PARTNER:</b> The selected partner must register within five (5) days of the first player’s registration. Failure to do so will result in the team being placed on the waitlist. Once the partner registers, the team will automatically move to the active list if space is available. Registration is not guaranteed until both players are registered and paid.<br>
• <b>IF SELECTING "NEED A PARTNER":</b> Choosing this option <b>does not guarantee</b> the tournament will find a partner. This feature is provided as a courtesy so players may connect with one another. Players without partners must withdraw according to the tournament’s refund policy. See below in REFUND POLICY section.
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<b><u>MATCH PLAY</u></b>
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• No referees<br>
• All matches self-monitored
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<b><u>MEDIA & LIVESTREAM COVERAGE</u></b>
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• Select matches might be livestreamed on Southern Pickleball TV<br>
• <b>CLICK HERE:</b> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@southernpickleballtv" target="_blank"><b>Southern Pickleball TV</b></a> to watch live matches and highlights.
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