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Our tournaments are open to both members and visitors of all ages.<br>
👀 <b>Spectators</b> — Welcome in our viewing areas and the Vista Lounge.<br>
🏟️ <b>Court Setup</b> — 12 courts in match play and 5 courts available for warm-up and practice throughout the event.<br>
🕗 <b>Timing</b> — Matches may begin as early as <b>8:00 a.m.</b> Doors open <b>1 hour before first match time.</b> A tentative schedule will be released <b>one week prior</b>. Final schedule confirmed after registration closes.<br>
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• Guaranteed 3 matches minimum<br>
• Matches to 15, win by 2<br>
• Pool play into single elimination<br>
• Gold medal match: Best 2 out of 3 games to 11, win by 2<br>
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• Double elimination<br>
• <b>Winners Bracket:</b> Best 2 out of 3 games to 11<br>
• <b>Consolation Bracket:</b> 1 game to 15<br>
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We use <b>DUPR</b> to ensure fair and competitive play. All results will be uploaded directly to DUPR.<br>
Register according to your DUPR rating:<br>
• <b>Beginner:</b> < 3.000<br>
• <b>3.0:</b> 3.000 – 3.499<br>
• <b>3.5:</b> 3.500 – 3.999<br>
• <b>4.0:</b> 4.000 – 4.499<br>
• <b>Open:</b> 4.500+<br>
If you do <b>not</b> have a DUPR, sign up for whichever bracket best fits your level.<br>
Players must compete within their assigned bracket regardless of age.<br>
If brackets need to be combined, players will be <b>messaged first</b>. We will only combine <b>up</b>, never down.<br>
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• All self-entered matches are reviewed<br>
• Players under 60% DUPR reliability may be reassigned<br>
• Ratings at the time of registration determine eligibility<br>
• <b>Zero tolerance for sandbagging, misuse, or intentionally entering the wrong bracket</b><br>
• The Tournament Director reserves the right to move or remove any player to protect fair play and bracket integrity<br>
<b>Make your grandmas proud.</b><br>
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Partners must register within <b>7 days</b> of each other or teams may be moved to the waitlist. Once both players are registered, teams will be moved into the main draw if we reach capacity. If the bracket is full, they will remain on the waitlist until a spot opens.<br>
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Don't have a partner? Join our <b>Find Your Tournament Partner WhatsApp</b> — a group specifically created for Casa Pickle events in the Houston Area. Connect with players looking for a doubles partner and show up ready to compete.<br>
<p style="border: 2px solid #0f2a4a; border-radius: 6px; padding: 10px 12px; margin: 8px 0; text-align: left;">👉 <a href="https://chat.whatsapp.com/EHF2rxCOq8aLTCpBNyrCDp?mode=gi_t" target="_blank" style="color: #0f2a4a; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;">Click Here to Join the WhatsApp Group</a> — <a href="https://chat.whatsapp.com/EHF2rxCOq8aLTCpBNyrCDp?mode=gi_t" target="_blank" style="color: #0f2a4a; text-decoration: underline;">https://chat.whatsapp.com/EHF2rxCOq8aLTCpBNyrCDp</a></p>
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Casa Pickle and Rallies Pickleball Club members will receive an <b>exclusive discount code</b> after Early Bird registration ends.<br>
Ambassador codes are also available by request and include commission.<br>
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