Tournament Details:
Scoring Format: Traditional (Side out) scoring unless weather/time dictates a need to change formats. TD will make final decision
Minimum Games: Each team will be scheduled for at least 5 games.
Score Tracking: Pickleball Charleston will record All game scores in DUPR.
Based on Ratings: Teams are placed into pools based on their combined team rating (your rating + your partner’s rating).
Event Combining: Depending on the number of teams:
Events may be combined based on skill level or age to ensure a better playing experience.
Players may enter both gender doubles and mixed brackets as start times are on separate days.
Bracket Formation:
Initial Setup: Teams will first compete in a Round Robin format.
Skill Level Adjustments: Skill levels may be mixed during the Round Robin. After this phase, teams will be split into two separate brackets based on their Round Robin standings.
Separate Brackets: Each bracket will have its own winners and medalists.
Bracket Format:
The specific format for each bracket will be determined based on the number of teams and will be provided a week before the event.
If you have any more questions or need clarification, feel free to ask!