When

Registration opens

Oct 22 2026

10:00 AM AEST

Registration ends

Nov 22 2026

10:00 PM AEST

Registration Cost

AUD $15.00

Per player

Where

Get Directions

Brush Farm, Eastwood

1 Lawson St

Eastwood, NSW, 2122

Tournament Description

2026 Pickleball in the Park | Inaugural DUPR Event, Saturday 28-Nov-2026, 8am - 1pm, Brush Farm Park, Eastwood NSW.

Join us for Pickleball in the Park Inaugural DUPR, a one-day event bringing our pickleball club members and guests together for a competitive play and be part of Pickleball in the Park club history.

GENDER DOUBLES Only:

3 Women’s Doubles events: DUPR 2.99 & under, 3.0-3.49, and 3.5+

4 Men’s Doubles events: DUPR 2.99 & under, 3.0-3.49, 3.5-3.99, 4+

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Registration Fees: $15 which includes entry into one event. Additional Pickleball Platform Tournament fee shall be shown at check out (approx $8.50). Maximum Entry: one event per player.

Registration opens: 10:00 am Thursday, 22-Oct-2026.

Registration closes: 10:00 pm Sunday, 22-Nov-2026, or earlier if capacity is reached.

Registration Requirements:

1- Each team must have at least one PIP member to participate in this event. To join PIP Membership, please refer to our website https://pickleballinthepark.com.au/

2- Players must have a Pickleball Tournaments account that is linked to a current Pickleball Australia (or PIP) membership and linked DUPR account.

3- Registration must be completed online via this Pickleball.com Tournament page.

*Players may register for doubles event without a partner. However, it is the participant’s responsibility to find a partner and ensure they complete their registration to secure a place in the event. Players should use "Find a Partner" function to contact other players and form your team. The organisers will make reasonable efforts to help unpaired players find a partner, but a match cannot be guaranteed.

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Tournament Format & Rules: all events will feature round-robin play followed by playoff/finals, standard scoring, win by 2. Allow approximately 3–3.5 hours for each event.

Play-offs / Finals: The top two (2) teams from each pool (4 if one pool) will advance to the finals.

Round-robin tiebreakers - see details under "Draw & Results" on the day of the event.

Finals Format:

- Semi-finals: One game to 15 points, win by 2.

- Medal Matches: Gold/Silver: best of 3 games first to 11, win by 2. Bronze: one game first to 15, win by 2.

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Court Allocation & Result Entry

Text messaging service will be used for match and court allocation and digital scoresheets. Players must bring their mobile devices / reading glasses for score entry. Ensure your pickleball.com profile is set up to receive event text notifications. Go to Profile → Edit Profile → Text Messages and enable “Receive important event notifications via text message.” at least seven 7 days before the event.

Current Global Pickleball Federation rules shall apply and can be found at: https://globalpickleballfederation.org/pickleball-rulebook/.

Pickleball Australia Participant Code of Behaviour Policy shall apply and can be found at: https://www.pickleballaus.org/tournaments

Additional Information

Skill-Based Doubles: Player eligibility will be determined by their doubles DUPR rating at registration close.

Waitlist Policy - fully registered teams (both partners entered) will be prioritised. Teams without both partners registered within 7 days will be moved to the waitlist and reinstated only if space remains after both partners register. Final Allocation: At registration close, the Tournament Director will determine whether waitlisted players can be accommodated, subject to venue capacity.

EVENT DAY: Players to arrive 30 minutes prior to event start time for check in and warm up. PLAYER BRIEFING is scheduled 10 minutes before event start time. Players who arrive late may be withdrawn from the event at the discretion of the tournament organisers.

VENUE DETAILS: 12 outdoor courts. Free onsite and off street parking. Parking can be limited due to capacity, please allow plenty of time to find a parking spot before your event.

*** Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals will be awarded in each bracket. Prizes for Gold/Silver/Bronze will be announced by event Sponsors on the day of the event only.

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TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR'S DISCRETION - The Tournament Director reserves the right to:

1. Review player self-reported ratings where they are found to be inconsistent with a player's actual playing standard and reassign players or teams to a more appropriate skill-level bracket if they have entered an incorrect division (event).

2. Merge events: Combine events with four or fewer entries with another event of the closest suitable skill level, where practical.

3. Adjust start times as necessary to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the tournament including changes to events, match formats or schedules when required due to circumstances beyond the organisers' control, including extreme weather conditions.

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PHOTOGRAPHY & MEDIA CONSENT

Photography and videography may take place during the PIP DUPR Event for event documentation, sharing event highlights with participants, and promoting Pickleball in the Park (PIP) and its activities.

By registering for and participating in the event, you acknowledge that you may appear in photographs or videos taken during the tournament. PIP may use these images and recordings on its website, social media channels, promotional materials and other club communications.

If you do not wish to be photographed or have your image used for promotional purposes, please notify the Tournament Director before the event or on the day. Please provide your name so that reasonable efforts can be made to accommodate your request and exclude your identifiable image from promotional materials and published event photo albums.

PIP will not knowingly use images in a misleading, inappropriate or defamatory manner.

Refund Policy

1. Withdrawal prior to the close of registration for any reasons will be provided full refund minus Pickleball Platform Tournament fees. These include withdrawal of players of ineligible teams who do not include PIP members.

2. No refunds after close of registration unless player withdraws due to medical reasons prior to draws publish for their first scheduled event. Participants must contact the through the "Contact Tournament" button and provide a medical certificate prior draw release (which is 3 days before scheduled event start date).

3. This is an outdoor venue, in the event of wet weather*, the tournament be rescheduled to the following weekend. By entering this tournament, player acknowledges and accepts that in the event of weather postponement or cancellation, no refunds are provided.

Weather

Wet Weather, Rescheduling & Refunds

If wet weather or unsafe court conditions prevent the tournament from proceeding, the organisers will aim to reschedule the event to the following weekend, subject to court availability and suitable playing conditions. Participants will be notified of any changes.

If the tournament is suspended or cancelled due to wet weather or unsafe conditions after play has commenced, registration fees will not be refunded, except where a refund is required by applicable law or otherwise determined by the organisers.

The organisers will communicate any changes to the tournament schedule or arrangements as soon as reasonably practicable.

Refer to Pickleball Australia Weather Policy - Pickleball Australia, utilizes the Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) Heat Policy Tool for managing weather conditions, particularly heat. This policy provides guidance and procedures for safe play during hot weather, including when to suspend or cancel play. See https://sma-heat-policy.sydney.edu.au/

Health & Safety

All participants take part in the PIP DUPR event at their own discretion and should ensure they are fit and able to participate safely in competitive pickleball.

By registering for and participating in the tournament, participants agree to the following:

a) Personal Fitness: Participants are responsible for assessing their fitness to play and should not participate if they are unwell, injured or otherwise unable to play safely.

b) Safe Play: Participants must follow the rules of play, exercise reasonable care for their own safety and that of others, and comply with reasonable safety instructions issued by the Tournament Director or event officials.

c) Injuries & Medical Conditions: Participants should bring any necessary personal medication and promptly notify the Tournament Director of any injury, illness or medical emergency occurring during the event.

d) Sun & Heat Protection: As the tournament will be held outdoors, participants should bring adequate drinking water, apply sunscreen, wear suitable clothing and take rest breaks as needed.

e) Court & Weather Conditions: Play may be suspended, delayed, relocated or cancelled if court surfaces, wet weather, extreme heat, lightning or other conditions present a safety risk. The Tournament Director's decision on safety-related matters will be final.

f) First Aid & Emergencies: Participants must promptly report injuries or safety hazards to event officials. Emergency services may be contacted where necessary.

g) Equipment & Conduct: Participants must use suitable footwear and safe playing equipment and must not engage in reckless, abusive, threatening or otherwise unsafe conduct. The organisers may remove a participant from play where reasonably necessary to protect the safety of others.

Participants acknowledge that pickleball involves inherent risks, including falls, collisions, strains, sprains and other injuries. Nothing in this clause excludes, restricts or modifies any rights or liabilities that cannot lawfully be excluded, restricted or modified under applicable Australian law.

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Tournament Description

Additional Information

Refund Policy

Weather

Health & Safety