🔸 <b>Format & Divisions<b>
・Team Structure: Doubles only - Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed
・Skill Divisions by DUPR: Novice (< 3.0) | Intermediate (3.0 - 3.5) | Upper-Intermediate (3.5 - 4.0) | Advanced (4.0 - 4.5) | Upper-Advanced (4.5+)
・Tournament Structure: Round-robin pool play (6 scheduled games!) followed by single-elimination bracket for the top 6 teams in the division
・Round-Robin Match Structure: Single game, first to 11, win by 2
・Championship Match Structure: Best 2 of 3 games, first to 11, win by 2
🔸 <b>Player Perks<b>
🎽 Performance Honcho Amateur Tour shirt included with registration
🏅 Custom medals and swag for top finishers
🛍️ Honcho + JOOLA merch drops
🎧 On-site music, food, and brand activations
📸 Pro photo + content team capturing the action
🔸 <b>Venue & Vibe<b>
・Indoor facility = no weather risk
・High-energy environment designed for amateurs, not pros
・Culture-first experience with a full-day festival feel
🔸 <b>Don’t Miss Out<b>
Spots are limited and registration closes on March 15th, so secure your spot today!
Not in Baton Rouge? We have many more stops planned this year - check out if we're coming to your city at honchopickleball.com/honcho-amateur-tour
🔸 <b>Additional Notes<b>
・Paddle Requirements: All player paddles must be listed on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list (https://equipment.usapickleball.org/paddle-list/).
・Clothing Restrictions: To ensure fair play and minimize visual distractions, players are prohibited from wearing neon-yellow or "pickleball-colored" apparel during matches. The Tournament Director retains final authority on clothing eligibility and may require a player to change if their attire is deemed disruptive.
