Welcome MS Gulf Coast Pickleball's Paddle for a Cause Supporting the Discipleship 33 Ministries' Transitional Housing Project Presented by Southern Pickleball, hosted at Popps Ferry Park. We are excited to partner with MS Gulf Coast Pickleball and support Discipleship 33 Ministries - a transitional living ministry serving men and women. Please join us for a competitive and well-organized Southern Pickleball event.
Special Tournament Information
Event Schedule
Saturday, April 11– Men’s & Women’s Doubles
Sunday, April 12 – Mixed Doubles
Play may begin as early as 8:00 AM each day.
Specific start times for each event will be posted and emailed to players approximately one week prior to the tournament.
Registration & Fees
Entry Fee:
$60 includes one event.
Additional Events: $15 per event
***The last day to register and be guaranteed a FREE tournament shirt is March 29th at 11:55 PM***
Match Guarantee & Brackets
- Southern Pickleball guarantees a minimum of four (4) matches per team per event.
- Tournament management reserves the right to combine brackets as needed to create playable divisions.
- If brackets are combined, awards will be based on the original bracket in which the player registered.
Skill Levels include: 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, and 5.0+
2.5 = 2.999 and below
3.0 = 3.000 – 3.499
3.5 = 3.500 – 3.999
4.0 = 4.000 – 4.499
4.5 = 4.500 – 4.999
5.0+ = 5.000 and above
Age Groups
15 & Over
35 & Over
50 & Over
60 & Over
70 & Over
80 & Over
Age is determined by the players age on December 31, 2026.
Teams must:
- Play at the skill level of the higher-rated player, and
- Play in the age group of the younger player.
Ratings (DUPR)
- DUPR ratings will be used for all events
- All matches will be reported to DUPR
-It is each player’s responsibility to verify match scores after the completion of each match and before their next match begins. Score corrections may not be possible once the next match has started, so players are strongly encouraged to check scores promptly.
- The Tournament Director reserves the right to move players up or down as deemed appropriate.
- After registration closes, all player ratings will be reviewed.
- Players whose updated DUPR rating (with 50% or higher reliability) exceeds the registered division will be moved to the appropriate higher bracket.
- Players with a DUPR reliability below 50% may appeal to play in a lower division.
- Players must initially register in the division allowed by their current DUPR rating.
- Appeals must be submitted via email to info@southernpickleball.com
before registration closes.
Both partners (if applicable) must agree to the appeal.
Partner Policy
Players may register with a partner or select “Need a Partner.”
If registering with a partner:
The selected partner must register within five (5) days of the first player’s registration.
Failure to do so will result in the team being placed on the waitlist.
Once the partner registers, the team will automatically move to the active list if space is available.
Registration is not guaranteed until both players are registered, and all fees are paid in full.
Selecting “Need a Partner” does not guarantee the tournament will find a partner.
This feature is provided as a courtesy so players may connect with one another.
Players without partners must withdraw according to the tournament’s refund policy.
Match Play
There are no referees.
All matches are self-monitored.
