THE MADNESS – Single Elimination Pickleball Tournament
February 27, 2027 | Bash Pickleball Club | Warren, Michigan
WIN OR GO HOME!
Welcome to THE MADNESS, a high-stakes, single-elimination pickleball tournament at Bash Pickleball Club!
No round robins. No second chances. No consolation bracket. Every match matters, and only the winners survive!
Think you've got what it takes to survive the bracket and become THE MADNESS Champions?
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
Single Elimination: Lose a match and you're out!
Match Format: Best 2 out of 3 games.
Scoring: All games played to 11 points, win by 2.
Win and Advance: Winning teams advance to the next round. Losing teams are eliminated.
Official Tournament Ball: JOOLA HC-40.
Official Rules: USA Pickleball rules will apply.
Paddle Approval: All paddles must be approved by either USA Pickleball (USAP) or United Pickleball Association (UPA-A).
DUPR Required: All participants must have a DUPR account.
CHAMPIONSHIP PRIZES
The winning team in each division will receive:
Championship Medals: Exclusive THE MADNESS tournament medals.
$200 Bash Gift Certificate: $100 awarded to each player on the championship team.
TOURNAMENT RULES & POLICIES
Registration & Divisions
Players must register for the appropriate skill level based on their DUPR rating.
Tournament directors reserve the right to move players or teams into the appropriate skill division to maintain fair competition.
A minimum of 4 teams is required for a division to run.
Divisions with fewer than 4 teams may be combined with another appropriate division or canceled at the tournament director's discretion.
Tournament management reserves the right to adjust brackets, divisions, and schedules as necessary.
Match Rules
All matches are single elimination.
Every match is best 2 out of 3 games to 11 points, win by 2.
USA Pickleball rules will govern tournament play.
Paddles must be approved by USA Pickleball (USAP) or UPA-A.
Players must report to their assigned courts when called.
Players are responsible for monitoring match assignments and being ready to play.
Tournament director decisions regarding match disputes are final.
Refund & Withdrawal Policy
ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON FOR PLAYER WITHDRAWALS.
No refunds will be issued for player withdrawals, cancellations, injuries, illnesses, scheduling conflicts, or failure to attend.
No refunds will be issued for no-shows.
Registration fees are nonrefundable once a player has registered.
If a division is canceled by tournament management, affected players will be offered an appropriate division transfer or a refund.
Sportsmanship & Conduct
All players are expected to demonstrate good sportsmanship and respect toward opponents, officials, staff, and spectators.
Unsportsmanlike behavior, abusive language, or misconduct may result in disqualification without refund.
Tournament director decisions regarding disputes, conduct, and eligibility are final.
TOURNAMENT LOCATION
Bash Pickleball Club
Warren, Michigan
ARE YOU READY FOR THE MADNESS?
One bracket. One shot. One champion.
Bring your best partner, your competitive spirit, and your A-game. There's no room for mistakes when every match could be your last!
WINNERS MOVE ON. LOSERS GO HOME.
