All events will have qualifying games in round robin format with playoffs for medal matches.
Games will be to 15 points win by 2 in round robin events.
2 teams from each pool will progress to the semi-finals.
Semi-finals will be 1 game to 11 win by 2.
Medal matches will be best of 3 games to 11 win by 2.
NOTE: The event has a fixed time to leave the venue. If time is an issue the Tournament Director reserves the right to change event formats.
Referees will be scheduled for all Gold medal matches. If possible, some Bronze medal matches may have a referee, but no guarantees.
PLEASE NOTE
This tournament will utilise DUPR to determine eligible skill brackets.
Skill Levels: You must sign up at the skill level of the higher-rated doubles partner.
Age: You must sign up for the age level of the younger doubles partner.
Age limit deadline will be as of 31 December 2026.
All players will be guaranteed a minimum of 3 games per event.
X26 Franklin balls will be used for our indoor courts.
This tournament will be using the text messaging service for match & court allocation and for digital scoresheets. You will need to bring your phone.
IMAGES TAKEN AT THE TOURNAMENT
It is a condition of entry that all attendees understand that they may be photographed or filmed at the event and that these images may be stored and used by PAA, NTPC or our sponsors on websites, social media and for other purposes without express permission or payment.
The courts are close together and cannot accommodate wheelchair pickleball players.
DIRECTOR'S DISCRETION
The tournament director reserves the right to:
- review, and possibly alter the rating of players who self-rate below or above their actual ability.
- move players and teams between skill level brackets if on verification the wrong event has been entered.
- change start times to facilitate smooth running of the tournament
- modify the events and/or schedule as needed pending influences beyond our control (ie. Fire drill etc).
The tournament director will merge or split events based on event registration.
Events with less than 4 players/teams will be merged with another event at the discretion of the TD.
The process for the merging of events is:
>Merge within age group first.
>Merge within skill level second, if option 1 is not a viable option.
All players affected by a merge, will be notified by email.
WAITLIST
Doubles: players will automatically be allocated a position in the main draw, UNLESS the event is at capacity. If you enter before the event is at capacity, you have 7 days to secure a partner and have your partner also enter the tournament. After 7 days if your partner fails to enter, or you do not secure a partner, you will be moved to the waitlist.
Teams who have both players enter the event, will be prioritised over a player who fails to secure a partner and these teams will be moved to the main draw first.
It is the responsibility of the participant to source a partner and have them enter to secure the teams position.
VOLUNTEERS
If you have a partner or friend attending the tournament with you, or if you are not playing in an event, you or they may have some time available to help out as a Volunteer. Any help would be much appreciated as this event relies on volunteers to run smoothly. Please click on the Volunteer button when completing your Registration.
SOCIAL GATHERING
There will be a social gathering on Saturday evening, 6:00 PM, at one of our local Noosa fully-licensed establishments. More information will be provided later.
ACCOMMODATION
Noosa Lakes Resort is situated at 3 Hilton Tce, Tewantin and is only a 10-minute walk to the Noosa Doubles Classic tournament venue. The Resort offers players, partners and spectators a discount off your accommodation.
Discount Offer: 10% discount FOR MINIMUM 3 NIGHT STAY BETWEEN 13/04/2026-20/04/2026
All bookings will need to go through their website: https://www.noosalakesresort.com.au/ Please add Promo Code: NOOSAPICKLE26 when paying online.
Ivory Palms Resort is the closest accommodation to the Noosa Doubles Classic tournament venue, the Noosa Leisure Centre. Step out our back entrance and you will walk into the Leisure Centre entrance road.
The resort offers guests attending the tournament a 10% discount on the standard 3-night rate for stays of 3 nights or more. Please note that this offer does not apply to package or campaign rates. Guests can redeem the discount using the promo code: PLAYON.
This discount is applicable for direct bookings through their website only - www.ivorypalmsresort.com.au. Please add the promo code PLAYON when paying online.
