HIGH 5: 5th Anniversary Pickleball Open

For Ages 18 to 39

Low Intermediate (Max 3.3)

• Women’s Doubles

• Mixed Doubles

High Intermediate (Max 4.0)

• Men’s Doubles

• Women’s Doubles

• Mixed Doubles

For Ages 40 and Up

Low Intermediate (Max 3.3)

• Men’s Doubles

• Women’s Doubles

• Mixed Doubles

High Intermediate (Max 4.0)

• Men’s Doubles

• Women’s Doubles

• Mixed Doubles

Parent & Child

• Child must be 12 years or below

• Players must register in the correct category.

• Misrepresentation will result in disqualification.

• Players must arrive at the venue at least 30 minutes before their scheduled time slot. For 8:30am games, you may start warming up by 7:30am.

• A 3-minute grace period will be given. Players who arrive after the grace period will be considered in default.

• Registration fees are non-refundable within 2 weeks before the tournament.

• Taunting, bad-mouthing, and unsportsmanlike conduct are strictly prohibited.

• The Organizer’s decision is final.

• Round Robin for brackets consisting of 5 teams; double round robin for 4 teams or less

• Matches will be played to 11 points or a 15-minute time limit, whichever comes first.

• At 10–10: Sudden death — the next point wins.

• If time expires at 10–10: Rally point will determine the winner.

• 5-team bracket:

  • Seeds 1 and 2 will play for the Gold Medal.

  • Seeds 3 and 4 will play for the Bronze Medal.

• 4 teams or less:

  • Best record in round robin wins

  • Ranking = medal placement

• 2-way tie: Head-to-head result will determine the winner.

• 3-way tie: Point differential will be used to determine the ranking.

• If a tie remains: The head-to-head result will be used after breaking the tie.

• An announcement will be made to signal the start of the Round Robin matches.

• Once the announcement is made, players must proceed immediately to their assigned courts for their scheduled match.

• An announcement will be made calling players to proceed to their assigned courts.

• Players must proceed to their assigned courts immediately after the announcement.

• All matches will have a mass start for each round.

• Matches will start on schedule, whether or not all players are on court.

• Failure to arrive within the 2-minute grace period will result in forfeiture of the match.

• Matches will be played to 11 points or 15 minutes, whichever comes first, followed by a 5-minute break.

• Players will change ends at 6 points and will be given a 1-minute water break. Running time will apply.

• Players who are not on their assigned court will be given a 2-minute grace period.

• The player closest to the ball will make the line call.

• Umpires/Referees will call foot faults, service errors, and other rule violations. Referees may overrule a line call when necessary.

• Players may contest a call with the Umpire/Referee. If the concern cannot be resolved, the Umpire/Referee may refer the matter to the Head Referee or Tournament Director.

• The Head Referee will make the final decision or refer the matter to the Tournament Director if further resolution is needed.

• A player may not contest a call once the next rally has started.

• The decision of the Head Referee and/or Tournament Director is final.