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The First Serve

July 11, 2026

Registration closed

Ended June 30, 2026

Address

Pickle X

6100 Hanging Moss Road

Events

Format: Set Partner Round Robin

Price: $50.00 / Player (must register and pay as a team)

Tournament Host

Gavin Cayenne

Description

Event Details

  • Date: Saturday, July 11th
  • Location: PickleX Orlando, FL
  •  Men's Division — 12 Teams Max
    Women's Division — 12 Teams Max
  • Format: Round Robin Pool Play + Single Elimination Playoffs
  • 24 Teams  (TEAMS MUST REGISTER AND PAY TOGETHER)
  • All skill levels welcome

Prize Information

  • Men's Division Champion — $500
  • Women's Division Champion — $500

Tournament Format

  • Men's Division: 12 Teams
  • Women's Division: 12 Teams
  • Each division will be split into 2 pools of 6 teams
  • Pool play consists of a full round robin within each pool
  • Each team is guaranteed 5 pool play games
  • Top 2 teams from each pool advance to playoffs
  • Playoffs will be single elimination
  • Championship matches will be Best 2 out of 3

Rules

Tournament Rules

  • All matches will use Lifetime Pro 48 pickleballs.
  • Pool Play: Games to 11.
  • Playoffs: Games to 11, win by 2.
  • Championship Match: Best 2 out of 3 games to 11, win by 2.
  • Players are responsible for making line calls on their side of the court.
  • Scores must be reported immediately following each match.
  • Teams are responsible for being present and ready for scheduled match times.
  • A 5-minute grace period may be allowed before a forfeit is issued.

Cancellation/Refund Policy

  • Full refunds are available for cancellations made on or before June 30th.
  • No refunds will be issued after June 30th.
  • Registration transfers may be permitted at the discretion of tournament organizers.
  • If the tournament is canceled by organizers, registered participants will receive a full refund.

Players

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