*To be held over three days, players will be able to compete in up to four (4) events.
*To enter, participants must be a current member of an organisation affiliated with Pickleball Australia (or your state in Australia), and register for their participation only through https://pickleballbrackets.com/?rainbow2026
*To find your national Pickleball ID at: https://www.revolutionise.com.au/pickleballaus/member-finder/
*As a sanctioned tournament with Pickleball Australia Association, competitors will play under current Global Pickleball Federation Rulebook rules. They can be found on the PAA website at https://www.pickleballaus.org/rules-and-scoring
*Competitors will compete for Gold, Silver and Bronze medals in each division.
*The competition will be held in doubles format only, and each competitor can enter a maximum of four (4) events, comprised of:
Friday (50+ divisions). Max 2 events, 1 x Mixed and 1 x Mens/Womens.
Sat-Sun (all ages). Max 2 events, 1 x Mixed and 1 x Mens/Womens.
All games will be rally scoring, first to 15 win by 2.
*The competition format is for a preliminary "Round Robin" in each division.
Top two teams in each pool will advance to the Semi Finals whereby pool 1 winner will play pool 2 runner up. Pool 2 winner v pool 1 runner up. Winners progress to Gold and Silver playoff. Losing teams will play off for the Bronze medal.
If there is only one pool in an event then at the end of the round robin matches the top 4 teams will play in the semi finals. Winners progress to Gold and Silver playoff. Losing teams will play off for the Bronze medal.
Round Robin winners will be determined by the number of games won. If teams are tied, the winner will be then be determined by points won, then points lost and finally H2H.
Medal matches will be best of 3 games first to 15 (win by 2).
*Referees will be scheduled for all gold medal matches.
*Registration for The Rainbow Tournament is $60.00 which includes 1 event, with an additional fee of $20 for each additional event.
*Registrations will close on Sunday 15th March 2026 at 11.55pm or earlier if event limits are reached.
*TEAM SKILLS DIVISIONS
2.99 and under
3.0 - 3.49
3.5 - 3.99
4.0 and above
*If you do not have a partner, you can book under "Players Needing a Partner" to find a partner. Note that "full team" registrations will be prioritised over "need a partner" registrations as events fill up.
*Because this event is conected to DUPR, please make sure you have DUPR ID and connect it to your Australian Pickleball Profile. Link to sign up (free to join): https://dashboard.dupr.com/signup
*If you have any questions click on "Contact Tourney" and they will be answered via email.
*DIRECTOR'S DISCRETION
The tournament director reserves the right to:
- review, and possibly alter the rating of players who self-rate below or above their actual rating.
- move players and teams between skill level brackets if on verification the wrong event has been entered.
- Skill and age divisions will be collapsed at the discretion of the tournament committee.
- Any event with fewer than 3 entries will be combined with another event of closest possible standard.
- change start times to facilitate smooth running of the tournament
- The tournament director reserves the right to modify the events and/or schedule as needed pending influences beyond our control (ie. Fire drill, Covid restrictions).
*Players must not wear clothing of a similar colour to the balls being played with. We will be playing with ORANGE balls for the entire tournament.
*Venue Information
Location: Robyn Webster Sports Centre
Holbeach Ave, Tempe NSW 2044
Surface Type: Hardwood
Play Area Type: Indoor
Number of Courts: 8
Parking: Free Parking on site.
Food and Drink services: The venue has a small shop providing limited drink options. A food truck or BBQ facility will also be on site with additional food and beverage options.
Full change room and toilets: Facilities are on site.
Please find an updated schedule below. Once the tournament team finalise the draw pools on Monday 23rd March, all players will receive an email of the official schedule and tournament's details that players needed.
"Friday 27 March"
Start 8am
50 and above Men’s Doubles (3.49 and under)
50 and above Women’s Doubles (3.49 and under)
Start Midday
50 and above Men’s Doubles (3.5 and over)
50 and above Women’s Doubles (3.5 and over)
Start 4pm
50 and above Mixed Doubles (3.49 and under)
50 and above Mixed Doubles (3.5 and over)
"Saturday 28th March"
Start 8am
Mixed Doubles Any Age (2.99 and under)
Mixed Doubles Any Age (3.0 to 3.49)
Start Midday
Women’s Doubles Any Age (2.99 and under)
Mixed Doubles Any Age (3.5 to 3.99)
Start 4pm
Men’s Doubles Any Age (4.0 and over)
Women’s Doubles Any Age (4.0 and over)
"Sunday 29th March"
Start 8am
Women’s Doubles Any Age (3.0 to 3.49)
Women’s Doubles Any Age (3.5 to 3.99)
Start Midday
Mixed Doubles Any Age (4.0 and over)
Men’s Doubles Any Age (2.99 and under)
Start 4pm
Men’s Doubles Any Age (3.0 to 3.49)
Men’s Doubles Any Age (3.5 to 3.99)
