Dinko de Mayo Pickleball Tournament
Hosted by Life Time Colorado Springs
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo weekend on the courts at the Dinko de Mayo Pickleball Tournament — a fun, festive, and competitive event at Life Time Colorado Springs. This non-sanctioned tournament welcomes players across multiple skill levels and offers a great atmosphere for both serious competitors and social players.
Dates: Friday, May 1 (Singles)
Saturday, May 2 (Gender Doubles)
Sunday, May 3rd (Mixed Doubles)
Location: Life Time Colorado Springs (8 indoor courts)
Events
Men’s Singles
Men’s Doubles
Women’s Doubles
Mixed Doubles
Skill Levels
3.0 • 3.5 • 4.0 • 4.5
Players may play up or down a half point from their self-rating. Please adjust ratings appropriately to ensure fair competition.
No age restrictions
DUPR scores recorded
Non-sanctioned tournament
Registration
Entry fee is $40, which includes participation in one event.
Each additional event is $15
(PickleballBrackets.com adds a $5 service fee per event, max $10 total.)
Funds cannot be transferred to another player.
All participants will receive light snacks and amenities throughout the tournament. Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each division.
Tournament Format
The tournament will use a round robin format with single elimination playoffs in every bracket.
Events with 9 teams: Teams divided into seeded pools. Top teams advance to playoffs.
Events with 7 teams or fewer: Round robin followed by playoff round.
Match format:
Brackets of 3 teams: Best 2 of 3 games to 11, win by 2 (or merged at director discretion)
Brackets of 4+ teams: 1 game to 15, win by 2
Playoffs: 1 game to 15, win by 2
Medal matches: Best 2 of 3 games to 11, win by 2
At least 3 teams per bracket advance to playoffs
Pool makeup determines advancement.
Waiting lists and bracket sizes may be adjusted. Unpaid teams may be moved to the waiting list if a bracket reaches capacity. Each player is responsible for securing their own partner.
Rules & Equipment
All USA Pickleball rules apply.
Official rulebook: https://usapickleball.org/what-is-pickleball/official-rules/
Paddles must be on the USA Pickleball Approved Equipment List:
https://equipment.usapickleball.org/
Tournament ball: LT PRO 48
Schedule
The tournament schedule will be posted approximately one week prior to the event.
The Tournament Director reserves the right to adjust brackets, format, or merge divisions as necessary.
