Saturday Nov 23, 2024
Moneyball x Groovy @ESPC
Welcome to the Moneyball Pickleball Tournament at Eastside Paddle Club! Get ready for a social, high-energy event where players compete for a share of the $500 prize pot each division. This tournament is designed for maximum fun and competitive spirit, pick your partner and NOT DUPR recorded, every team guaranteed at least 3 games in a round-robin format (Vulcan Pickleball).
Join us at one of Austin’s favorite pickleball venues, Eastside Paddle Club, where you’ll meet other passionate players, enjoy exciting matches, and have a chance to take home the cash prize. Whether you’re aiming to win or just here for the social vibes, this Moneyball event promises a great day of pickleball for all!
Requirements:
Founders Division:
At least one of the players must be a founder.
Pick your partner no limits on level or gender
Not recorded in DUPR
5.0+ Mixed Division:
Combined team DUPR cannot be greater than 11
One male and one female player
Pick your partner
Not recorded in DUPR
4.0-4.5 Mixed Division:
Combined DUPR cannot be more than 9
One male and one female player
Pick your partner
Not recorded in DUPR
Tournament Format
Round Robin Stage
Pools: Two pools of 3 teams each.
Game Format: Play each team once to 11, regular scoring (cap at 13).
Timeouts: No timeouts permitted.
Advancement: All teams advance and are seeded; the top 2 teams receive a bye.
Playoffs
Matchups: #3 vs #6 and #4 vs #5.
Game Format: One game to 11, regular scoring (cap at 13).
Timeouts: No timeouts permitted.
Elimination: Losing teams are eliminated; winning teams advance to the semifinals.
Semifinals
Game Format: Remaining 4 teams play one game to 15, regular scoring (cap at 17).
Timeouts: One timeout per team.
Advancement: Winners progress to the championship.
Championship
Game Format: Best 2 out of 3 games to 11, win by 2, or one game to 15, win by 2 (depending on available time), side-out scoring.
Timeouts: One timeout per team.
Prize: Winning team receives $500.
