Team 3v3 “Paddle and Float” Cayce, SC
Registration open
Ends July 12, 2026
Events
Format: 3-person Team Format
Price: $45.00 / Player (must register and pay as a team)
Description
Event Format & Divisions
Registration Fees
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$45 per person
- NO WAITING -only accepting enough teams that every match will have a dedicated court!
- Brackets will be expanded and/or deleted as registrations progress to allow for the max number of entries possible.
- ONLY 32 TOTAL TEAMS ALLOWED
- All Brackets will start at 8 AM so we can be done by Noon to go refresh with the river float
- River Float info and links below- That portion of the day is independent of the tournament and participation in tournament is not required to join everyone on the float. There is a limited number of spots that Palmetto Outdoor can accept for tube/shuttle seats- so register early.
3 vs 3 Team Mixed
Team Setup
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Teams consist of 3 players
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Two men and one women.
Ratings & Divisions
Round Robin play, with some divisions having Bracket play.
Each team is guaranteed a minimum of 3 matches (6 games per person), with additional games for teams advancing into bracket play.
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Add all three DUPR ratings together to determine your division
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Example:
3.9 + 3.75 + 4.25 = 11.9→ Register for DUPR 12 - Don't try to fit into a specific division, because PODs will be created using the final registration numbers ranking all teams 1-32 and dividing to make the best competition possible. Just grab 2 friends and sign up!
If your team does not have DUPR ratings (or has limited match history), select the division that best fits your skill level and contact the Tournament Director.
Match Format
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Each team is guaranteed at least 3 matches
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Each match consists of 3 games
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Each player plays 2 games per match
- The 2 mens doubles playes first and then the mixed matches. All 3 combinations are played in round robin but Best of 3 used for medal/bracket matches.
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Team captain sets the lineup
Scoring & Advancement
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Players are guaranteed at least 6 games
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Teams advancing to playoffs will play additional games
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The team that wins 2 out of 3 games wins the match
Rules
Tournament Details
Scoring Format
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Standard scoring
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Games played to 11 points, win by 2
Minimum Games Guaranteed
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3 vs 3 Events: Minimum 6 games
Score Tracking
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Pickleball Charleston will record all game scores in DUPR
Ratings & Pool Placement
Based on Ratings
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Teams are placed into pools based on their combined team rating
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3 vs 3: Combined rating of all three players
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Division Combining
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Depending on the number of teams registered:
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Divisions may be combined by skill level to ensure competitive play
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Teams may be moved from their originally selected division
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The goal is to keep teams within ½ point of each other (combined team rating) whenever possible
Division Individual Max
DUPR 10 3.5
DUPR 10.5 3.75
DUPR 11 4.0
DUPR 12 4.5
DUPR 12.5 4.75
DUPR 13 4.75
DUPR 13+ 5.0
Bracket Formation
Initial Format
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All teams will begin in a Round Robin format
Separate Brackets
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Each bracket will crown its own winners and medalists
Bracket Format Details
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Final bracket formats will depend on the number of teams
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Complete bracket information will be released the week of to the event
River Float!!!
Following the Pickleball event- we are going to cool off with a Tube float down the Saluda River!! I have blocked some spots with Palmetto Outdoor! see link: https://www.palmettooutdoor.com/tube
Information, fees, and waivers for the float are on their site. Using Palmetto Outdoor- you will park near the Cayce Riverwalk and they will shutlle you up to Candi lane just above the Zoo. You will put in the "refreshing" waters being released from the bottom of Lake Murray and float through the zoo back down to the riverwalk. Coolers, and snacks are encouraged and there are several rocks that make for a great picnic! Typically its a 2-3 hour float depending on rains and many snack breaks you take!
You are welcome to use your own tube and transportation if you are familiar with the process. Academy Sports has good tubes at a reasonable price if you want to order your own in advance: https://www.academy.com/p/intex-river-run-i-tube-200034489
I will send out emails with more details closer to the event!
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Inclement Weather & Refund Policy
This is an outdoor event. In the event of an unforeseen circumstance, Pickleball Charleston (PBC) will make every reasonable effort to continue and complete scheduled matches.
If a bracket is in progress when an unforeseen circumstance occurs, the situation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to determine whether:
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The bracket can be completed, or
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Winners will be determined based on matches already played
Refund Policy
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No refunds will be issued within two (2) weeks of the event
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Refunds requested more than two (2) weeks prior to the event will be issued as:
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Registration fee minus $10 administrative fee
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Swish technology fees are nonrefundable
Tournament Director Notes
The Tournament Director reserves the right to adjust any aspect of the tournament to ensure smooth operation. This may include:
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Scheduling changes
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Rule clarifications
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Division or format adjustments
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Weather-related or unforeseen circumstances
- Good sportsmanship is required, anything deemed poor sportsmanship by a member of PBC may warrent a disqualification from current event and/or suspension from future events.
Additional Event Information
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Net Type: Permanent
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Ball Used: Gearbox
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Number of Courts: 16
