EVENT FORMAT:
- All events will have Round Robin Games and then Double Elimination Playoff.
- All round robin, pre-medal, and bronze game scores will be one game to 11, win by 2
- All gold/silver games will be 2 out of 3 games, to 11, win by 2
FIXED & MIXED EVENT FORMAT:
Round Robin
Each event will be split into pools of 3-5 teams for round robin play.
Double Elimination Playoff
Playoff Qualifications:
If 1 pool, the top 3 teams advance to playoff
If 2 pools, the top 4 teams advance to playoff
If 3 pools, the top 6 teams advance to playoff
If 4+ pools, the top 1 team from each pool advances to playoff
Events with fewer than 3 teams will be merged with a neighboring event
ROUND ROBIN TIEBREAKER
During Round Robin when there is a head-to-head, the tie breaker logic is as followed:
1st tie-breaker: head-to-head matches won
2nd tie-breaker: points differential of all games played
3rd tie-breaker: head-to-head point differential
4th tie-breaker: point differential against next-highest team
5th tie-breaker: match coordinator will refer to who has the higher DUPR/PBR score as individual or the average as a team
SKILL LEVEL
There are two ways to look at your skill level:
1) Pickleball.com self-rate tool. Pickleball.com requires that you “self-rate” your skills as you set up your profile. Make sure your self-rating is not lower than your DUPR.
2) DUPR rating. If your DUPR has a “no rating” or if your DUPR has a low number of games (which makes your rating unreliable), please take that into consideration as you self-rate on pickleball.com.
To determine which event to sign up for in this tournament, you can use this as a guide:
3.0 Event: Rating up to 3.24
3.5 Event: Rating between 3.25-3.74
4.0 Event: Rating between 3.75-4.24
4.5+ Event: Rating 4.25 and above
We understand your rating may fluctuate between now and the start of the tournament. Try your best to sign up for the most appropriate skill level.
DUPR/Pickleball.com ratings will be used to seed pools. The match coordinator may move you to another skill level based on your rating, especially if your rating is more than .5 above or below the event bracket you registered for.
Austin Deaf Pickleball has the right to change event start times or merge any event based on the good of the tournament.
QUESTIONS
Check facebook.com/austindeafpb
Check instagram.com/austindeafpickleball/
Email austindeafpb@gmail.com
AUSTIN DEAF PICKLEBALL
Our mission is to promote the growth of pickleball that includes the Deaf community through events, resources, and advocacy, creating a vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all. You agree:
Conduct
-to treat others with respect.
-to exhibit fairness and honesty.
-to engage in conduct that is free from fear, discrimination, abuse, and harassment.
-to not engage in unsportsmanlike conduct or encourage others to do so.
-to not engage in any behavior that would endanger the health, safety, or well-being of others.
-to not engage in the use of obscene language or gestures.
Consent
-to pictures or videos of you (and anyone you bring) to appear in ADPB social media and digital media in any manner – without compensation.
Gender Inclusion Statement
ADPB strongly believes that gender identity, expression, and sex variation should never hinder the participation of a competitor. All players should have the opportunity to participate fairly, safely, and equitably without prejudice. Our tournament strives to prioritize diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the sport and is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment for transgender and non-binary people.
