Round robin group play and conciliation games will be played to 11, win by 2.
Single elimination tournament matches will be played to 15, win by 2.
Seeding for the single elimination tournament will be determined by: 1. Record 2. Point Differential
RATING: Players will self-rate and cannot play lower than their USA Pickleball Tournament Player Rating (UTPR) or DUPR if they have one. Players may only play up in skill .5 from their profile rating. The Tournament Director reserves the right to correct underrated/overrated players.
SKILL LEVELS: Novice Open Doubles (DUPR up to 3.5 or two unrated players); Intermediate Open Doubles (DUPR of 3.5-4.0); Advanced Open Doubles (DUPR of 4.0+)
PRIZES: Awards for top 2 teams in each bracket
FUN STUFF: All players get a t-shirt, swag bag filled with fun stuff, plus full access to Spectators Lounge, which includes delicious catered food, a cash bar, games of skill, 50/50 raffle and auction/gift basket raffles.
DOUBLES: For clarity, each partner of a doubles team needs to pay the registration fee.
IN ADDITION TO COMPETITIVE PLAY: We'll have social play for those who just want to have fun, with a learn-to-play clinic taught by a pickleball pro. Plus we'll have a ticketed Spectator Lounge for those who want to watch and enjoy the free food and cash bar. Bring ALL your friends! Social Play and Spectator Lounge registration can be found at www.portagefoundation.org/pickleball
