Join us for an MLP format Pickleball Tournament-June 15th!
4-Player Team Event
- Register individually, or be matched to a 4-player team.
- 8 teams max
- 400 pesos/ team
Registration Closed
teams & Game Format
Don’t miss the summer fun! June 15th, SMA Pickleball Club Deportiva
Teams:
Co-ed teams of four (at least one woman) compete against Co-ed teams of four (at least one woman) in Matches that consist of four games.
You must register for a DUPR account to play
A Match:
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- 1 and 2 of Team 1 play 1 and 2 of Team 2
- 3 and 4 of Team 1 play 3 and 4 of Team 2
- 1 and 4 of Team 1 play 2 and 3 of Team 2
- 1 and 3 of Team 1 play 2 and 4 of Team 2
Each Match will consist of four concurrent games against the same team on two courts. Rally scoring to 21, win by 1.
Regardless of outcome, all four games will be played in a match during round robin/group play.
For the games, each team captain must write down the team order on the score card, BEFORE any games in the match begin
If there is a tie after 4 games (2-2), a Dream-Breaker Round will be played.
Top 2 teams in each category will play for gold and silver, the bottom 2 teams in each category will play for bronze.
The DREAM-BREAKER Round:
This is a unique tiebreaker system that starts with each team selecting an order for their four players to play, writing it down and handing it to the other team BEFORE play begins.
The players then battle it out in singles pickleball in the agreed order, playing four points before rotating and letting the next player take over. Rally scoring to 21.
Levels of Play:
- DUPR 15 (The team’s aggregate DUPR must not exceed 15.30)
- DUPR 13 (The team’s aggregate DUPR must not exceed 13.30)
**Maximum individual player DUPR cannot exceed 3.75 to play in DUPR 13
** If you don’t have a DUPR score yet, no problem – not related players can play – their ratings will be estimated.
You MUST Have a DUPR Account to Register
To sign up for any MLP event, a DUPR account is required at the time of registration in order to hold your spot.
Once a team registers for a MLP event, their ratings are “locked” and their DUPR increasing or decreasing will not impact the team’s aggregate or division placement.
Not rated players can play; however, their estimated rating will be verified by the tournament director.
How the Event Will Be Conducted
This pickleball event will feature a round-robin format, ensuring that all participants get ample playtime and the opportunity to compete against a variety of opponents. Each match will be played to 21 points, using rally scoring, with a win by 1 point rule in effect. The event will be divided into skill levels based on DUPR ratings, to ensure fair and competitive play. Participants may form their own team, or can register individually and will be matched into a team if possible. Each team will play every other team in their level to determine the top teams in each group. The top 2 teams from each level will advance to the finals, culminating in a final match to crown the event team champion. Detailed schedules, rules, and match pairings will be provided before the event!
Pickleball Event Regulations
All participants must adhere to the official pickleball rules as outlined by the USA Pickleball Association. Key rules include:
- Serves must be underhand and made diagonally across the court.
- Each team must let the ball bounce once on their side before volleys are allowed.
- Games are played to 21 points, and a team must win by 1 point.
- Players must call the score before each serve.
- Foot faults will be strictly enforced.
In addition to the standard rules, we have specific event guidelines:
- All players must wear non-marking court shoes.
- Sportsmanship and fair play are mandatory; any unsportsmanlike conduct will result in disqualification.
- Participants should arrive at least 30 minutes before their scheduled match time.
- Matches will start promptly as scheduled; late arrivals may forfeit their match.
- Water stations will be provided, but players are welcome to bring their own refreshments.
