Vortex - BBBS
Charity Pickleball Tournament Rules

 

Hosted in Support of Big Brothers Big Sisters

Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025 09:00 am

Duration: 3 hours

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Courts: 3

Format: Round Robin + Finals

Scoring: Rally Scoring to 11 (win by 1)

 

Tournament Divisions All Mixed Doubles

Division 1 – 55+

Division 2 –Open  Recreation

 

Organizers reserve the right to rebalance or blend divisions (e.g., combine B & C or run a single bracket) based on actual turnout, withdrawals, or skill mismatches. Flexibility ensures fair and fun competition for all.

General Rules

Standard Rules

- Regulation-size courts

- Doubles play only (fixed partners – no partner switching)

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Rally Scoring Summary

- Every rally counts: A point is scored on every rally,

regardless of which team serves.

- Games to 11 points, win by 1.

- Side switch at 5 points.

- Serving alternates between players when a team gains the serve.

 

Player Conduct

- All line calls are made by players—honor system applies.

- Respectful and sportsmanlike behavior is expected at all times.

- No timeouts unless for injury. Games must run on schedule.

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​Reminders for Players

- Arrive 15 mins early to check in

- Bring water, paddle, and energy

- Respect start times – no warm-up time on court once round robin begins

- Have fun​​​

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