Primary format will be double elimination. Games will be played best 2 out of 3, win by 2. Consolation bracket will play one game to 15, win by 2. However, if in the Gold Medal match the survivor bracket team wins 2 out of 3, then there is an additional playoff game to 15 points, win by 2.
Brackets of 4 teams or less will play a Round Robin format.
USAPA 2024 rules will apply. Tournament ball will be the outdoor Diadem Power Pickleball (the Official pickleball of the YMCA of Delaware) for all skill levels.
Team age brackets are determined by the age of the youngest partner. Age as of December 31, 2024.
Note: Older players may play down, but not up in age groups.
Team skill level will be determined by the highest skill level.
Tournament Director reserves the right to change the format, adjust the age brackets, and cancel the event based on participation.
Medals will be awarded for the top three teams in each bracket regardless if combined.
Check in starts at 7:30AM for those with 8AM bracket starts. Players scheduled after 8:00AM will need to be checked in at least :30 minutes prior to their bracket start and will be allowed a 5 minute warm up.
A few days prior to tournament date, a schedule of events will be available on pickleballbrackets.com. Brackets will be posted the day of play.