Tournament Ball used is Franklin X-40Round Robin Format for skill levels 3.0, 3.5 & 4.0.BRACKETS WITH Eight OR MORE TEAMS:Teams will be divided into pools and compete in a round-robin format. Each team plays one game, to 15 (win by 2), against the other teams in that pool.Tie breaks will be determined using IFP guidelines (see below).Each pool's top two winning teams will advance to a playoff round.Semi final matches will lead into medal round.The Bronze medal match will be 1-15, win by 2The Gold medal match will use a best of three games, to 11, (win by 2) format.First tie-breaker: head-head matches wonSecond tie-breaker is the point differential of all games played.Third tie-breaker: head-to-head point differential of all games playedFourth tie-breaker: point differential against the next-highest team.(e.g., If the teams are tied for second, use point differentials against the first-place team.)4.5 AND ABOVE WILL PLAY DOUBLE ELIMINATION FORMAT
** Pickleball Brackets adds a $5 fee per event, which will be noted on your final bill at checkout ***Total Cost to Player for 1 Event = $85Total Cost to Player for 2 Events = $95Please consider joining SPA for additional discounts for every tournament! https://surprisepickleball.net/All pets must be on a leash if brought to the venue.ALL PLAYERS MUST READ - PLAYER RESPONSIBILITYWhat does it mean to be registered?* Player in a singles amateur event has registered and paid their tournament fees* Player in a doubles amateur event; both players have registered and both players have paid their tournament feesYou or your team could be moved to the waitlist: (see the following items)* If your partner (doubles) has not registered/paid* Contract to play is between players and it is their responsibility to comply with the tournamentrequirements to participate as stated above - player responsibility
This tournament is an outdoor event. If weather or any other unforeseen circumstance occurs the tournament will do all it can to play matches. If brackets are in mid play when a weather or unforeseen circumstance occurs the situation will be evaluated on a case by case basis to determine if the bracket may be finished or if winners may be determined.
Refunds less a $5 processing fee will be given to players who withdraw before registration closes. No refunds after close of registration.