First Annual DeSoto Fall Pickleball Tournament

Saturday - Gender Doubles
Sunday - Mixed Doubles division or Adult and Youth division

Format:

This tournament will be conducted in the standard Round Robin Format.

Each Bracket will consist of 1 Game to 15 Points (win by 2).

If there are 3 or fewer teams in a bracket, a Round Robin will be conducted, with each match consisting of 2 out of 3 games to 11 points (win by 2).

The order of Finish will be determined by:

Total Matches won, then the result of head-to-head competition, and finally by total point differential.

If there are 1 or 2 teams in a bracket - those teams will be merged up or down in skill. This decision will be based on the tournament director’s evaluation.

The Tournament Director reserves the right to adjust brackets and format as needed.

The Franklin X-40 (Yellow) ball will be used.

**********Registration Fees**********

Registration fees include entrance to gender doubles on Saturday and Mixed doubles or Adult/Youth on Sunday. Please note that you can only sign up for 1 event on Sunday: Mixed Doubles or Adult/Youth. No extra fee per event!

Regular Registration - $40 (plus non-refundable system registration fee)

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Additional Information
IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING REGISTRATION

Players may only play in one event (bracket) per day

A player's registration is not complete until all registration fees have been paid

A team's registration is not complete until both players are registered and registration fees paid.

A limit may be placed on brackets and may fluctuate

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When will official start times be posted? - Approximately 1-2 days following the close of registration, bracket start times will be posted. It is important to note that factors outside of the control of the tournament staff may impact actual court times (matches that last beyond typical times, weather delays, etc).

When will I specifically play? - Once your bracket officially starts, games will be assigned as courts become available.

How do I know where I am playing? - You must have texting enabled on your Swish account. This is the ONLY way you will be notified. Please note that you may forfeit your match if you do not arrive at the court at the assigned times.

Where do I find my bracket? - Sign in to the Swish system and choose your event from the page.

How do I know who is playing on which court? - If a team is assigned to a court, then you will see that court assignment number in a blue box next to the teams.

I need to withdraw from the tournament. Can you “swap” my registration for someone else? Funds/Registration may NOT be “swapped” or transferred. If a substitute is allowed, they must register and pay all applicable tournament fees.

Where will the results be posted? - Results will be posted on Swish and any additional rating system with whom Swish has an agreement. Check the Swish website for additional information.