Palm Desert Resort Club Challenger- Mixed Gender

TOURNAMENT RULES & INFORMATION

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RULES & EQUIPMENT:
• The tournament will follow USAPA 2025 Pickleball Rules
• Only USAPA- and UPA-approved paddles are permitted
• Maximum rating for 4.5 division: 5.2 DUPR

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RATINGS & ELIGIBILITY:
• DUPR Ratings will be used for players with a DUPR account
• PDR POD Rating will be used for PDR members without a DUPR
• This is a non-DUPR sanctioned event – we are not reporting matches to DUPR
• However, if all four players agree before a match, they may self-report scores to DUPR
• The tournament is not responsible for verifying DUPR scores

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DIVISION GUIDELINES:
• Players must register at the level of their DUPR rating or PDR pod
• Players may play up a level, but not down
• Example: A 4.0 player partnering with a 4.5 player must register in the 4.5 division
• Example: A 3.5 pod player partnering with a 4.0 pod player must register for 4.0 division
• Players with a 4.0 DUPR or below may play in any division 4.0 and above
• Players with a 3.50 or higher DUPR may only play in 3.5 and above
• Players without a DUPR or those with a provisional (*) rating may join as division based on what pod or DUPR rating your partner is playing.

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BALL:
• Official Ball: Crown Pickleball – Cold Ball (subject to change)
• Save on your purchase: https://crownpickleball.store/?bg_ref=Q2VGhoG3X0

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FOOD & BAR:
• Food and beverages will be available onsite for all players

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PARKING & RESORT RULES:
• All players must follow posted resort speed limits
• Speeding will result in tickets issued by resort security

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PLAYER VERIFICATION:
• Tournament directors and PDR staff will verify PDR members and skill levels before the event

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QUESTIONS?
Contact: Jesse Talamantez
Email: [email protected]

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A Word from the Tournament Directors

Our mission is to offer Palm Desert Resort members and local players an affordable, well-organized, and highly competitive tournament experience—where you can challenge similarly skilled teams and enjoy great play.

We’ve chosen a Pool Play plus Playoffs format to ensure every team gets maximum court time and the opportunity to compete against every opponent in their division.

While this event features a cash prize, it’s truly about creating that same energy, excitement, and sense of reward that the pros experience.

We invite all players to bring their best game, positive energy, and strong sportsmanship to the event.

We are proud to open our courts at Palm Desert Resort to the public, and we warmly welcome you to be part of this special tournament.

Let’s make it a great day on the courts!