Events will be played in accordance with IFP rules and regulations in effect at the time of the tournament. Only IFP-approved equipment may be used. Please refer to the IFP website for details: http://ipickleball.org/rulesIFP_Paddle_Material_Specifications
TOURNAMENT BALL: Franklin X40
OFFICIATING MATCHES: We will endeavour to have all matches officiated at this unsanctioned event.
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Current membership with Pickleball Canada is required for this tournament
All registrations must be processed through Pickleball Brackets (www.pickleballbrackets.com).
Registrants must create a Pickleball Brackets account if they do not already have one. Creating an account is free and easy and must be completed prior to tournament registration dates.
IMPORTANT: A registration is considered complete only when both team members have registered and paid their fees. If one partner has not completed registration within 5 days, the team will be placed on the WAITLIST.
*Due to the high volume of simultaneous registrations during the initial opening of registrations, there is a possibility that a team with one paid member may be placed on the waitlist before the 5-day window expires. We recommend completing both team members' registrations and payments as quickly as possible to avoid this situation and ensure your spot in the tournament.
NEW THIS YEAR:
*The format has changed from Double Elimination to Round Robin.
*Age brackets have been added
AGE BRACKETS:
*18-59 yrs & 60+ yrs
*Age is determined as of December 31, 2025.
*An older player may play in a younger age group. A younger player may not play in an older age group.
SKILL LEVELS:
3.0, 3.5, 4.0+
Players cannot play down a level; you must compete at your current rating or higher.
MATCH FORMAT
Round Robin: Matches are 1 game to 11, win by 2
Medal Rounds:
Bronze Medal: 1 game to 15, win by 2
Silver/Gold Medal: Best 2 out of 3 games, win by 2.
YOUR RATING
Skill levels are determined by your DUPR rating at the time of registration. If you do not have a DUPR rating, you must 'Self Rate'
DISCLAIMER:
If you are using a self-rating, the Tournament Director reserves the right to reassign you to a different skill level if deemed unsuitable.
The Tournament Director may also combine or change age categories or alter the format based on the number of registrations received.
DUPR MATCH REPORTING
Results will be immediately sent to players DUPR accounts once the scores are recorded. Setting up a DUPR account is free and done at www.dupr.com.
EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING
Paddles: Must be USAPA approved. Check the approved paddle list at: https://equipment.usapickleball.org/paddle-list/.
Protective Eyewear: Strongly encouraged
Clothing & Paddles: Players wearing clothing or using a paddle the same colour as the ball may be asked to change by the Tournament Director. Neon colours not allowed
