<h3 style="background-color:#ffeaea; padding:8px; border-radius:6px;"><strong>📺 BROADCASTING SCHEDULE</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Broadcast Date:</strong> Sunday, March 1</p>
<p><strong>All matches will be streamed LIVE on the Pickleball Power Play YouTube Channel.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>9:00am</strong> — Women’s Doubles 4.0 (Ages 50+)</p>
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<p><strong>9:45am</strong> — Men’s Doubles 4.0 (Ages 50+)</p>
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<p><strong>10:30am</strong> — Men’s Doubles 3.5 (Any Age)</p>
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<p><strong>11:15am</strong> — Women’s Doubles 3.5 (Any Age)</p>
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<p><strong>12:00pm</strong> — Women’s Doubles 4.0 (Any Age)</p>
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<p><strong>12:45pm</strong> — Men’s Doubles 4.0 (Any Age)</p>
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<p><strong>1:30pm</strong> — Men’s Doubles Open (Any Age)</p>
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<p><strong>2:15pm</strong> — Women’s Doubles Open (Any Age)</p>
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<p><strong>3:00pm</strong> — Men’s Singles Open (Any Age)</p>
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<p><strong>3:45pm</strong> — Mixed Doubles 3.5 (Any Age)</p>
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<p><strong>4:30pm</strong> — Mixed Doubles 4.0 (Any Age)</p>
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<p><strong>5:15pm</strong> — Mixed Doubles Open (Any Age)</p>
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<p><strong>Watch Live:</strong> Search <em>Pickleball Power Play</em> on YouTube</p>
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<h3 style="background-color:#ffeaea; padding:8px; border-radius:6px;"><strong>📝 REGISTRATION</strong></h3>
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<li>Registration is open on <a href="https://www.pickleballtournaments.com" target="_blank"><strong>PickleballTournaments.com</strong></a>.</li>
<li>Players must register individually and find their own partner.</li>
<li>All players must pay their own fees.</li>
<li>The registration fee grants entry into the tournament.</li>
<li>Each event (Men’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles, etc.) is priced separately.</li>
<li>A <strong>$5 processing fee</strong> applies to all registrations.</li>
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<h3 style="background-color:#ffeaea; padding:8px; border-radius:6px;"><strong>📊 DUPR & DIVISION PLACEMENT</strong></h3>
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<li>DUPR ratings determine eligibility and division placement.</li>
<li>If a player registers outside their DUPR rating, they will be automatically moved.</li>
<li>If you are moved into the correct division and choose to withdraw, <strong>no refund will be issued.</strong></li>
<li>It is the player’s responsibility to register according to their verified DUPR rating.</li>
<li>Divisions with no early signups may be removed without notice — register early.</li>
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<h3 style="background-color:#ffeaea; padding:8px; border-radius:6px;"><strong>🔄 MULTI-EVENT PARTICIPATION</strong></h3>
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<li>You may enter multiple divisions.</li>
<li>You <strong>cannot</strong> play in two divisions scheduled at the same time.</li>
<li>You may play two divisions on the same day if start times are separate.</li>
<li>This tournament uses block-time scheduling.</li>
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<h3 style="background-color:#ffeaea; padding:8px; border-radius:6px;"><strong>⚖️ RULES ON PLAYING UP</strong></h3>
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<strong>Effective:</strong> January 1, 2026
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At <strong>Pickleball Power Play</strong>, we are committed to creating competitive, fair, and flexible playing opportunities for all athletes.
Beginning in 2026, players are officially allowed to <strong>“play up” one skill division</strong> if they choose to challenge themselves.
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<h3 style="margin-top:18px; font-size:16px; font-weight:800;">What This Means</h3>
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A player rated <strong>3.3</strong> (who technically falls in the <strong>3.0–3.49 division</strong>) may now register for their natural division,
the next higher division (<strong>3.5–3.9</strong>), or both divisions if scheduling permits.
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This policy applies across all skill divisions unless otherwise noted in specific tournament guidelines.
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<h3 style="margin-top:18px; font-size:16px; font-weight:800;">Why We’re Allowing This</h3>
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We recognize that rating systems are based on algorithms — and while they are helpful tools, they do not always capture the full picture of a player’s true ability.
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There is a human element to competition. Some players improve rapidly. Some ratings lag behind skill development.
In some cases, a player’s true competitive ability is stronger than what their rating currently reflects.
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Because of this, we believe players should have the opportunity to challenge themselves at the next level if they feel ready.
Our goal is to provide flexibility within a structured system, encourage competitive growth, reduce frustration, and keep the experience competitive, fair, and fun.
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<h3 style="margin-top:18px; font-size:16px; font-weight:800;">Important Notes</h3>
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Players may only play <strong>one division above</strong> their current rating. Tournament Directors reserve the right to combine, adjust,
or limit divisions based on registration numbers. Scheduling must allow participation in multiple divisions.
Playing up does not override official rating systems or guarantee future division placement.
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At Pickleball Power Play, we respect the system — but we also respect the player.
<strong>Challenge yourself. Play up. Level up.</strong>
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<h3 style="margin:16px 0 8px 0; font-size:16px; font-weight:800;">Important Notes</h3>
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<li style="margin:0 0 6px 0;">Players may only play <strong>one division above</strong> their current rating.</li>
<li style="margin:0 0 6px 0;">Tournament Directors reserve the right to combine, adjust, or limit divisions based on registration numbers.</li>
<li style="margin:0 0 6px 0;">Scheduling must allow participation in multiple divisions.</li>
<li style="margin:0 0 6px 0;">Playing up does not override official rating systems or guarantee future division placement.</li>
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At Pickleball Power Play, we respect the system — but we also respect the player.
<strong>Challenge yourself. Play up. Level up.</strong>
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<h3 style="background-color:#ffeaea; padding:8px; border-radius:6px;"><strong>⚖️ TOURNAMENT ADMINISTRATION</strong></h3>
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<li>Admins may merge divisions by age or skill without notice.</li>
<li>All Pickleball Power Play tournaments use round-robin formats.</li>
<li>All divisions receive guaranteed games.</li>
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<h3 style="background-color:#ffeaea; padding:8px; border-radius:6px;"><strong>🔁 SUBSTITUTION POLICY</strong></h3>
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<li>Registrations are non-transferable.</li>
<li>You cannot directly transfer your spot to another player.</li>
<li>All substitutions must follow the official process.</li>
<li>The substitute must pay the required administrative/system fees.</li>
<li>The substitute does NOT pay the full tournament price — only the required fees.</li>
<li>All substitution requests must go through the Tournament Director.</li>
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