Tournament Rules Agreement

To ensure a fair and enjoyable experience for all participants, we ask each one of you to carefully review and adhere to our Tournament Rules Agreement. This document outlines the essential guidelines and procedures that will govern the event, including scoring methods, conduct expectations, and safety protocols. By participating, you agree to respect these rules and the spirit of the game, ensuring a memorable and positive experience for everyone involved.

  1. Eligibility: Participants must meet all specified criteria to be eligible for competition.
  2. Code of Conduct: All participants are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects respect for fellow competitors, organizers, and the integrity of the tournament.
  3. Game Rules: The specific rules of the game being played must be followed, with no exceptions unless noted by tournament officials.
  4. Dispute Resolution: Any disputes will be handled by the tournament officials, whose decisions are final.
  5. Cheating: Cheating, in any form, is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate disqualification and potential bans from future events.
  6. Modifications: Tournament officials reserve the right to make changes to the rules at any time.
  7. Prizes: The recipients of the awards will be announced and presented with their prizes at the conclusion of the event.
  8. Event Specifications: We will be using the "X40" as the tourney ball. Please leave the ball on the court after you’re done. If you need a new ball, come up to the scorer’s table.   
Matches will be played to 11 points, with a requirement to win by a margin of two points, extending up to a maximum of 13 points. The first player to reach 13 points will be declared the winner.
To start the game players will flip a coin. The winning team of the coin flip will determine if they want to choose the side of the court or serve first. Teams will switch sides of the court when one team reaches a score of 6 points.
Players will be responsible for their own line calls. Please use honesty and integrity.
We will do a round robin with each group playing 4 games with their designated group. The final scores in each match will determine the seeding of each group for playoffs.
After the matches, please record the scores and obtain the initials from both teams. Submit this information at the scorers' table.
The Championship game will play best 2 out of 3 games to determine the winner of their bracket.
As a reminder, please provide and/or create a DUPR account as this tournament will be rated.
Please refrain from entering the courts as spectators, as this can distract the players and hinder their focus on the game. Spectators are welcome to watch from the sidelines, but coaching is not permitted. We kindly ask that you maintain a respectful noise level and cheer appropriately. Additionally, please refrain from making line calls for the players; it is important that they make their own decisions regarding calls.

By participating in this tournament, you agree to abide by these rules and accept the decisions made by tournament officials. Your participation is a commitment to compete with integrity and respect. Violations may result in penalties or disqualification from the tournament.

Good luck to all competitors!