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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> — 13 courts in match play and 4 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>
- Pool play into single elimination<br>
- <b>Pool Play:</b> Games to 11, win by 2<br>
- <b>Bracket Play:</b> Games to 15, win by 2<br>
- <b>Gold Medal Match:</b> Best 2 out of 3 games to 11, win by 2<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>4.5:</b> 4.500+<br>
- <b>Senior Division:</b> Must be <b>50+</b><br>
- <b>Junior Divisions (age-restricted):</b> 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U — Boys & Girls<br>
Players must compete in a division aligned with their <b>DUPR rating (singles or doubles)</b>. If only one DUPR rating is available, that rating will be used to determine eligibility.<br>
If you do <b>not</b> have a DUPR rating, sign up for whichever division best fits your skill level.<br>
For <b>junior and senior age brackets</b>, a player's age on the <b>day of the event</b> will be used to determine eligibility. If your <b>birthday is the day of the event</b>, that new age will be used for your bracket.<br>
If divisions 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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Only <b>USA Pickleball-approved paddles</b> may be used in this tournament. Players are responsible for ensuring their paddle appears on the current <b>USA Pickleball Approved Paddle List</b>. Any paddle not appearing on the approved list, or deemed <b>non-compliant</b> by tournament staff, may not be used in play.<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 division</b><br>
- The Tournament Director reserves the right to move or remove any player to protect fair play and division integrity<br>
<b>Make your grandparents proud. We were all beginners once.</b><br>
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Partners must register within <b>3 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 division is full, they will remain on the waitlist until a spot opens.<br>
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If you are on the waitlist, please note that brackets will only increase in <b>sizes of 4</b>. This means <b>4 teams</b> would need to be on the waitlist for us to consider extending the bracket. <b>Bracket extensions are not guaranteed.</b><br>
If you do not make it out of the waitlist, you will receive a <b>full refund</b>.<br>
If a bracket does <b>not fill enough to run</b>, players in that bracket will also receive a <b>full refund</b>.<br>
Please <b>sign up early</b> if you want your bracket to happen. We always hear, <b>"I was waiting for more people to sign up."</b> Don't be a follower — <b>be a leader</b> and help build the bracket.<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; word-break: break-all; overflow-wrap: break-word;">👉 <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><br>https://chat.whatsapp.com/EHF2rxCOq8aLTCpBNyrCDp</p>
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Casa Pickle 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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Matches will be livestreamed on the <b>Casa Pickle YouTube channel</b>. Tune in and watch the best matches live!<br>
<p style="border: 2px solid #0f2a4a; border-radius: 6px; padding: 10px 12px; margin: 8px 0; word-break: break-all; overflow-wrap: break-word;">▶️ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjKvlusY6DAySfBCv5bZ-tQ" target="_blank" style="color: #0f2a4a; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;">Watch on Casa Pickle YouTube</a><br>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjKvlusY6DAySfBCv5bZ-tQ</p>
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