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TOURNAMENT STRUCTURES & RULES

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Throughout the year we deliver a comprehensive calendar of open and junior tournaments. Our tournaments cater for all levels - competitive and social. Our tournaments deliver the highest of standards and organisation to always provide the best possible experience.

MAJOR EVENTS

Our major events are our large scale flagship events where players travel from around the entire country to battle it out to win the championships!

Major events feature cash prizes and medals.

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CASH PRIZES & MEDALS AWARDED:

4-5 Pair Draws: 1st, 2nd

6-15 Pair Draws: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

16+ Pair Draws: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Plate

MINOR EVENTS

Our minor events are our competitive events throughout the year that are lots of fun!

Minor events feature prizes from our sponsors.

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PRIZES AWARDED:

4-5 Pair Draws: 1st, 2nd

6-15 Pair Draws: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

16+ Pair Draws: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Plate

DRAW FORMATS

  • 4-5 Pair Draws: Straight round robin single box.

  • 6-7 Pair Draws: Two round robin pools, with straight finals.

  • 8-10 Pair Draws: Two Round Robin Pools, with crossover semis, and finals

  • 11-15 Pair Draws: Three round robin pools, with crossover semis and finals

  • 16-24 Pair Draws: Four round robin pools, with crossover semis and finals

  • 25-32 Pair Draws: Five round robin pools, with crossover semis and finals

​All graded divisions will be entered into DUPR.

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All registrations close one week before the tournament start date.

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Venues open 20 minutes before first matches each day for open warm up.

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Available Divisions: Major events will also feature 50+ and 60+ age group divisions.


SATURDAY - Mens & Womens Doubles

  • Juniors Under 19

  • Mens 4.0 & Above (Advanced)

  • Mens 3.5 to 4.0 (Intermediate)

  • Mens 3.5 & Under (Beginner/Progressing)

  • Womens 4.0 & Above (Advanced)

  • Womens 3.5 to 4.0 (Intermediate

  • Womens 3.5 & Under (Beginner/Progressing)

 

SUNDAY - Mixed Gender Doubles​

  • Juniors Under 19

  • Mixed 4.0 & Above (Advanced)

  • Mixed 4.0 & Under (Intermediate)

  • Mixed 3.5 & Under (Beginner/Progressing)

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SUNDAY - Mens & Womens Singles

  • Juniors Under 19

  • Mens 4.0 & Above (Advanced)

  • Mens 3.5 to 4.0 (Intermediate)

  • Mens 3.5 & Under (Beginner/Progressing)

  • Womens 4.0 & Above (Advanced)

  • Womens 3.5 to 4.0 (Intermediate

  • Womens 3.5 & Under (Beginner/Progressing)

MATCH RULES

Graded Divisions: Traditional Pickleball Rules

  • View rules here - Coming Soon

  • All results will be entered into DUPR.

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Junior & Social Divisions: Point-A-Rally, Unbound Time Attack Rules

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Additional Rules

  • No timeouts.

  • In a best of three match players must switch sides of the court once one pair reaches six points.

  • If a ball crosses your court and interferes with play, the pair with the other ball on their side may request a replay point as soon as it occurs.

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CONTACT US

Email:
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