Pickleball Basics
Rules
Winners bracket games are played to 11 points
Losers bracket games are played to 7 points
Finals: The team coming from the losers bracket must beat the winners bracket team twice to win the championship.
Serving Rules
Standard pickleball serving rules apply (underhand, diagonal serve, both feet behind the line).
Double bounce rule is in effect (each team must let the ball bounce once before play begins).
Team Rules
Each team must consist of two players.
Substitutions are not allowed once the tournament begins.
Only players listed on the entry form may compete.
Conduct
No trash talking beyond friendly banter. Unsportsmanlike behavior may result in a forfeit.
Respect referees and tournament staff.
Keep team names school-appropriate (no exceptions).
Equipment
Paddles and balls will be provided by the tournament.
Court lines and calls will be made by players, but a designated referee can settle disputes. (The officiating class will be reffing this tournament.)
Timing
Teams must be ready to play when called. A 5-minute grace period will be given, after that, a forfeit may be issued.
If one player on your team is ineligible, then you will automatically forfeit the match.
No timeouts except 1 timeout per team per game (30 seconds).