***DEADLINE EXTENDED TO WEDNESDAY APRIL 17 6 PM CENTRAL TIME***

Get ready to smash, volley, and rally at the inaugural Rangers Showdown Pickleball Tournament hosted by the Texas School for the Deaf (TSD) Class of 2024, and fully supported by Austin Deaf Pickleball tournament organizers and committee.

100% of the profits will go to TSD Class of 2024!

Lace-up your sneakers, grab your paddles, and let’s serve up some fun while supporting TSD Seniors! No need to find a partner - you'll be playing with different partners throughout the tournament!

FORMAT: Co-Ed Scramble Doubles

TIME: Tournament runs from 8 am to 6 pm, however, your event will start at a specific time during the day. You will get an email informing you of your Event Start time a few days before the tournament.

FEE: $40 + pbb.com $5 fee = $45

STRUCTURE: Round-robin, single elimination

SKILL/EVENT: 2.5 (Beginner), 3.0 (Recreational), 3.5 (Intermediate), 4.0 (Advanced) and 4.5+ (Expert)

AGES: 12+ years old

MINIMUM GAMES PLAYED: Three

DEADLINE: You must register by Saturday, April 13th - EXTENDED to Wednesday, April 17th at 6 pm in order to participate in this tournament. If you withdraw before Wednesday, April 17th at 6 pm a refund will be given (minus a $15 processing fee). On/after Wednesday, April 17th at 6 pm, there will be no refunds.

DUPR: The tournament results will not be submitted to DUPR.

FIRST TIME PLAYING? Come at 10 am for a free crash course on how to play pickleball.

EVENT DETAILS

In Scramble Doubles, you sign up as an individual player, and partner with different people in your pool for each game. Events with 4 or more players will be Scramble Round Robin, and then the Top Seeds turn into Locked Doubles for Playoff.

Game Format

Scramble Round Robin: 1 game to 11, win by 2.

Scramble Round Robin within each pool.

Pre-Medal/Bronze Games: 1 game to 11, win by 2.

Gold/Silver Games: 2 games out of 3, win by 2.

Events with three players or less will be merged with a neighboring event.

Austin Deaf Pickleball has the right to change event start times or merge any event based on the good of the tournament.

SKILL LEVEL

Pickleball Brackets.com requires that you “self-rate” your skills as you set up your profile. This is a general guide: 2.5 (Beginner), 3.0 (Recreational), 3.5 (Intermediate), 4.0 (Advanced) and 4.5+ (Expert). If you’re new to pickleball and do not have a DUPR account, we recommend signing up for the 2.5 event.

If you have a DUPR account, be sure to check your player profile for your self-rating on pickleballbrackets.com, as it should not be lower than your DUPR. If you don’t have a DUPR account, that is ok.

Have DUPR and unsure which skill event to sign up for? Use this as a guide:

2.5 Event: DUPR rating of up to 2.74

3.0 Event: DUPR rating between 2.75-3.24

3.5 Event: DUPR rating between 3.25-3.74

4.0 Event: DUPR rating between 3.75-4.24

4.5 Event: DUPR rating above 4.25

DUPR ratings will be used to seed pools. The match coordinator reserves the right to move you/your team to another skill level based on your/your partner’s DUPR rating, especially if your rating is more than .5 above the event bracket you registered for.

AUSTIN DEAF PICKLEBALL

Our mission is to promote the growth of pickleball that includes the Deaf community through events, resources, and advocacy, creating a vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all. You agree:

Conduct

-to treat others with respect.

-to exhibit fairness and honesty.

-to engage in conduct that is free from fear, discrimination, abuse, and harassment.

-to not engage in unsportsmanlike conduct or encourage others to do so.

-to not engage in any behavior that would endanger the health, safety, or well-being of others.

-to not engage in the use of obscene language or gestures.

Consent

-to pictures or videos of you (and anyone you bring) to appear in ADPB social media and digital media in any manner – without compensation.

Gender Inclusion Statement

ADPB strongly believes that gender identity, expression, and sex variation should never hinder the participation of a competitor. All players should have the opportunity to participate fairly, safely, and equitably without prejudice. Our tournament strives to prioritize diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the sport and is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment for transgender and non-binary people.

DEADLINE: You must register by Saturday, April 13th - EXTENDED to Wednesday, April 17th at 6 pm in order to participate in this tournament. If you withdraw before Wednesday, April 17th at 6 pm a refund will be given (minus a $15 processing fee). On/after Wednesday, April 17th at 6 pm, there will be no refunds.

We will monitor the weather and communicate with players about all schedule adjustments or cancellations. If events are canceled due to weather, we will refund your payment minus a $15 processing fee.