COST
$45 to compete. This price includes the Pickleball Brackets processing fee of $5.
EQUIPMENT
All events will play with the Franklin X-40 with the exception of open brackets which will play the Dura Fast 40.
FORMAT
All brackets with 8 or more teams will play a double elimination tournament. Winner’s bracket matches play best of three games to 11 points, win by 2. Consolation bracket matches play one game to 15 points, win by 2. Brackets with 7 or less teams will play a round robin.
Two timeouts may be taken per team per game. The duration of the timeout is one minute.
All matches within a bracket will be chosen at random (including first round byes if applicable).
Brackets may be combined, separated, or altered at the tournament director’s discretion.
There will be one referee present, but players should expect their matches to be self-officiated.
AWARDS
Medals will be awarded to the top three teams in each bracket.
RULES AND SANCTIONED DESIGNATION
To the best of our ability, this tournament adheres to USAPA rules unless otherwise specified. This is a non-sanctioned event.