Dothan Alabama Grand Opening Tournament

Jul 11 2026 - Jul 11 2026

Dothan Alabama Grand Opening Tournament

Jul 11 2026 - Jul 11 2026

When

Registration opens

May 17 2026

8:00 AM CST

Registration ends

Jul 5 2026

11:55 PM CST

Registration Cost

$ 60.00

per player

Where

Get Directions

Dothan Pickleball Complex

1701 Stadium Street

Dothan, AL, 36303

Tournament Description

Welcome to the INSERT TOURNAMENT NAME, hosted at the brand new DOTHAN PICKLEBALL COMPLEX with 25 covered courts, brought to you by the City of Dothan Leadership, City Commissioners, City of Dothan Department of Leisure Services, Houston County, Visit Dothan, and Southern Pickleball

After countless hours of planning, designing, and building, the City of Dothan Department of Leisure Services is thrilled to announce the GRAND OPENING OF THE DOTHAN PICKLEBALL COMPLEX, a state-of-the-art, covered 25-court pickleball complex.

This facility will serve one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States, with over 40 million players nationwide participating in both social and competitive pickleball play.

Join us SATURDAY, JULY 11th for a one-day pickleball tournament run by Southern Pickleball. Spots are limited, so register early — or just stop by the facility there will be vendors, music, food and fun for all!

We are excited to have you join us for a competitive and well-organized Southern Pickleball event!

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SCHEDULE OF PLAY

Saturday, July th – Events

Employee Pickleball Event will be July 11th 11:30am to 1:30pm with Pickleball Tournament beginning around 1:30pm. Specific start times for each event will be posted and emailed to players within 24–48 hours after the close of registration.

REGISTRATION & FEES

Entry fee is $60 (outdoor covered facility) and includes ONE/TWO events.

There is a $5 per event fee charged by pickleball.com.

LAST DAY TO REGISTER AND RECEIVE A FREE TOURNAMENT SHIRT: JUNE 28th DAY AT 11:55 PM

DIVISIONS OFFERED

Mens/Womens Doubles | Mixed Doubles

SKILL LEVELS (DUPR REQUIRED)

2.5 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.5

AGE GROUPS

15+ | 50+

Age divisions may be further divided or combined at the discretion of tournament management based on registration numbers and overall bracket composition.

Additional age divisions may be created, combined, or adjusted as needed based on registration numbers and bracket composition to provide the best overall competitive experience.

Age is determined as of 12/31/2026

If the tournament director combines any brackets, medals will be awarded based on players’ original registration TAKE OUT?.

TEAM RULE: Teams must compete at the skill level of the higher-rated player (or higher) and in the age group of the younger player.

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MATCH GUARANTEE

• Southern Pickleball guarantees a minimum of four (4) matches per team per event.

• Tournament management reserves the right to combine brackets as needed to create playable divisions.

• If brackets are combined, medals will be awarded based on the original registered division.

RATINGS (DUPR)

• DUPR ratings will be used for all events

• All matches will be reported to DUPR

• Players are responsible for verifying match scores immediately after each match, before their next match begins.

• Score corrections may not be possible once the next match has started, so players are strongly encouraged to verify scores promptly.

• Tournament Director reserves the right to move players up or down as deemed appropriate

• After registration closes, all players' DUPR ratings will be updated and reviewed

• Players whose updated DUPR rating (with 50% or higher reliability) exceeds the registered division will be moved to the appropriate higher bracket

• Players with a DUPR rating (below 50% reliability) may appeal to play in a lower division

• Players must initially register in the higher division mandated by their current DUPR rating

• Appeals must be submitted via email to <a href="mailto:info@southernpickleball.com">info@southernpickleball.com</a> before registration closes

• Both partners (if applicable) must agree to the appeal

PARTNER POLICY

• Players may register with a partner or select “Need a Partner.”

• IF REGISTERING WITH A PARTNER: The selected partner must register within five (5) days of the first player’s registration. Failure to do so will result in the team being placed on the waitlist. Once the partner registers, the team will automatically move to the active list if space is available. Registration is not guaranteed until both players are registered and paid.

• IF SELECTING "NEED A PARTNER": Choosing this option does not guarantee the tournament will find a partner. This feature is provided as a courtesy so players may connect with one another. Players without partners must withdraw according to the tournament’s refund policy to be eligible.

MATCH PLAY

• No referees

• All matches self-monitored

MEDIA & LIVESTREAM COVERAGE

• Select matches might be livestreamed on Southern Pickleball TV

• <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@southernpickleballtv" target="_blank">CLICK HERE TO WATCH & SUBSCRIBE</a>

Additional Information

The Southern Pickleball Association adheres to the guidelines set forth in the USA Pickleball Rulebook. All gameplay, officiating, and judgment decisions during our events are based on these rules to ensure consistency and fairness for all players. Southern Pickleball reserves the right to deviate from the USA Pickleball rules at the discretion of tournament management.

We encourage all participants to familiarize themselves with the USA Pickleball Rulebook to understand the standards and expectations that govern our games. For more information or to access the rulebook, please visit

<a href="https://usapickleball.org/what-is-pickleball/official-rules/" target="_blank">USA Pickleball's official website</a>.

In addition, the Southern Pickleball Association allows paddles that are on the official UPA-A amateur and the USA Pickleball approved paddle list. It is the player's responsibility to ensure their paddle is currently approved for amateur tournament play.

<a href="https://equipment.usapickleball.org/paddle-list/" target="_blank">View Approved Paddle List</a>.

Players found to be playing with an unapproved paddle may be subject to forfeit at the discretion of the tournament director and/or tournament referee.

Additionally, players discovered to have two or more DUPR accounts may be subject to withdrawal from the tournament at the discretion of the tournament director. Players with multiple DUPR accounts should contact

<a href="mailto:support@dupr.com">support@dupr.com</a> to have their accounts merged. Thank you for helping us uphold the integrity of the sport.

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CUSTOMER SERVICE & SUPPORT

Southern Pickleball is happy to answer questions and assist with any issues related to registration, scheduling, divisions, or tournament policies. Please send all correspondence to

<a href="mailto:info@southernpickleball.com">info@southernpickleball.com</a>.

For the fastest and most accurate service, please include the following information in your message:

• Your full name

• Your partner’s full name (if applicable)

• Age

• Phone number and email address for both players

• The bracket you are currently playing and/or the bracket you wish to play

• Providing complete information will help us respond more efficiently

Refund Policy

WITHDRAWAL & CANCELLATION POLICY

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• Cancellation Deadline: JUNE 24th at 11:55 PM ET

• Withdrawals before the deadline receive a refund minus a $20 processing fee

• All approved refunds will be issued the week following the conclusion of the tournament

• Pickleball tournament service fees are non-refundable

• Tournament entry may close at any time if daily capacity limits are reached

WEATHER & TOURNAMENT INSURANCE

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Optional Weather & Tournament Insurance is available for $12 and may be purchased during registration.

TOURNAMENT INSURANCE COVERS:

• Weather-related cancellations

• Withdrawals due to injury or family emergency for the player or their partner

Players who purchase Tournament Insurance will receive a 100% refund of registration and event fees if they are unable to compete in at least one event during the tournament. Registration fees are non-transferable.

Venue Details

Dothan Pickleball Complex

1701 Stadium Street
Dothan, Alabama, 36303
United States

Parking Information

Parking Fee: No Fee