HOTELS: Discounted rates for tournament registrants are available from the local Marriott and Hampton hotels! Promo codes and contact information are below.
Marriott: Discounts are available at both the SpringHill and TownePlace hotels.
Go to Marriott.com, and input code A5258 as a "Special Rate."
SpringHill Information
Hotel Address: 4040 Northwest Ave, Bellingham, WA 98226
Hotel Phone: (360) 714-9600
TownePlace Information
Address: 4050 Northwest Ave, Bellingham, WA 98226
Phone: (360) 714-9700
Hampton Inn: Go to https://hil.tn/iy7qzd when you make your reservation to redeem this special 20% off rate for tournaments registrants!
Hotel Address: 1055 W Bakerview Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
Hotel Phone Number: (360) 812-7200
* For the Armory Pickleball MEMBER DISCOUNT, there are three things that need to happen:
1. Be an active member of Armory Pickleball (go to https://armorypickleball.net) AND,
2. Have or create a free account with Pickleball Brackets (go to https://pickleballtournaments.com) AND,
3. THEN, once your account is set up and you are logged into Pickleball Brackets, click on "Clubs", and search for Armory Pickleball. If you are a current paid member of Armory Pickleball, select Armory Pickleball, click on "Become A Member" and then, "Click Here To Complete Your Request". Your membership will need to be verified (this may take up to 24 hours). Once you have been verified, you may register and your discount will be applied. This only needs to happen once. If you have done this already for a previous tournament, your information will already be in the system.
* We will be using the 2026 USA Pickleball provisional rally scoring rules for some events - if your event is under the 4.0 level, the following rally scoring rules will apply:
🏓 Rally Scoring Doubles — Quick Reference Guide
👋 The 2026 USA Pickleball provisional rally scoring rules have been developed to help create a faster-paced format that simplifies scoring and is more engaging for players and spectators alike. This guide gives you the essentials of rally scoring so that you can feel confident in your game and focus on having fun during the tournament.
🏛️ Rally Scoring Doubles is provisionally approved for tournaments by USA Pickleball under Rule 12.B.1.a of the 2026 Official Rulebook.
🔢 What Is Rally Scoring?
- A point is awarded after every rally, no matter who served.
- No second server — the player that serves serves until they lose a rally.
- Pool play games are won by 2 points and can be won without being the serving team
- Medal matches must be won by 2 points, and can be won without being the serving team.
🔄 Serving & Positioning Rules
Game Start: Starting server serves from right (even) side at 0–0
Winning a Rally: Same server continues serving until a side-out (changing sides with each point earned).
After each Rally: The team that wins the rally gets a point and changes sides.
Losing a Rally: Side out. Other team gets a point and becomes the serving team
(The team that loses the rally doesn't change sides.)
Score is Even: Starting server (identified with a wrist band) is on the right side
Score is Odd: Starting server (identified with a wrist band) is on the left side
After Side Out: Players switch sides to correct position. New server starts serving from right side.
(Player position will always match the score)
🏓Winning the Game
- You do not have to have served to score the winning point
- You need to win by 2 points for round-robin matches (pool play).
- For medal matches you need to win by 2 points.
Be careful not to confuse the old MLP rally scoring rules where players don't change sides to serve.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact us: tournaments@armorypickleball.net
Many players like rally scoring because it simplifies scoring and play, and it changes the pace of the game. It is also helpful for tournament play because it keeps games progressing and helps maintain a tournament schedule.
