Friday Womens Draws and Schedules

• Womens Paddle Battle Bracket

Saturday Womens Draws and Schedules

• Womens Paddle Battle Bracket
• Womens Divisions

Saturday Mens Draws and Schedules

• Mens Paddle Battle Bracket
• Mens Divisions

Sunday Mixed Draws and Schedules

• Mixed Paddle Battle Bracket

December 8-10, 2023

Rancho Las Palmas Head over to 8 pickleball courts at Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa and you’ll enjoy world-class Palm Springs pickleball. 41000 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, California

Permanent Outdoor Courts

Thursday, November 30, 2023 at midnight or when draws fill

1st event: $75
2nd event: $50 ($125 total)
3rd event: $50 ($175 total)
4th event: $50 ($225 total)

The famous Paddle War colored towel, team magnetic photo, players social (weather permitting) following each event.

Full refunds are given up to four weeks prior to the event. If withdrawal is made within 4 weeks but before the draws are posted a 50% refund will be given. Once the draws have been posted, or we are within two weeks of the tournament, there are no refunds whatsoever. IF we can replace you without cost to us, we will do our best to accommodate.

Unfortunately, Paddle War cannot control Mother Nature. In all the years we have been running events, there has only been one weekend completely cancelled due to weather. Amelia Island, FL (2017) was disrupted by Hurricane Irma. But from time to time, we encounter rain that delays us for a couple of hours or sometimes it is a complete washout for the day. Please know that we ALWAYS do our best to provide the players as much court time as possible. The PW team and the pros at each facility work in conjunction to make this all happen. The worst case scenario is when it rains us out on Sunday, and we obviously do not have the time to make up the matches. We must not only keep in mind the players who are wanting to play, but also the players who have already made travel plans for later in the day. If this circumstance does happen, we sincerely apologize, as it is not the way we would like our events to end. As much as we would like to give refunds or even partial refunds, it simply does not calculate out for us to be able to do that as our expenses are locked in for the weekend. We trust you all understand!

One unavoidable thing in all events, especially some of our larger tournaments are defaults. We try as hard as possible to prevent these but people get hurt or things happen out of their control and certainly ours. We always do our best to backfill missing teams, but it is obviously a difficult task on such short notice. If you are one of the unfortunate players to get a default (it will happen), just know we are disappointed as well.

The Paddle War experience, besides the competitive tennis, is a fun weekend with friends filled with exciting events, lots of laughs, and a memorable time overall.

Players may play with different partners for each event.

Combined Rating: When forming a doubles team, the ratings of both players are added together to get the combined rating. For example, if one player has a rating of 3.0 and their partner has a rating of 4.5, the combined rating would be 7.5.

The format ensures that even if players have different skill levels, the brackets they compete in are appropriate for their combined rating. This creates opportunities for players of all levels to compete together and enjoy the tournament experience.

Overall, this format encourages camaraderie and allows players to partner up with friends or players they admire, regardless of their individual skill levels. It creates an inclusive and fun environment for everyone involved.

Paddle War is a Pickleball tournament offering different options for players of all levels. The tournament spans three days, with various events on each day. Here are the details of the tournament:

December 8th, Friday Options:

1. Women’s Round Robin – 8:00 am – 1:00 pm


2. Men’s Round Robin – 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

December 9th, Saturday Options:

1. Women’s Bracket – 8:00 am – 1:00 pm


2. Men’s Bracket – 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

December 10th, Sunday Options:

1. Mixed Round Robin – 8:00 am – 1:00 pm


2. Mixed Bracket – 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Players can choose to participate in up to four different events over the three days. The events are open to players of all levels and will consist of a minimum of 5 games in each event.

Formats:

1. Round Robin Format: Teams will be divided into groups of 16 based on their combined DUPR level. Each team will play two matches and then be placed in a Round Robin pool with other teams that performed equally. Each team will play three round robin matches. Winners and Runner-ups from each Round Robin Pool will receive Paddle War prizes.


2. Bracket Format: Teams will start in a bracket based on their combined DUPR level. Each team will play 3-5 matches, and based on the results, they will be placed in a Bracket with other teams that performed equally. All teams will play out the single-elimination bracket. Winners and Runner-ups from each bracket will receive Paddle War prizes.

Scoring:

• All matches before the Round Robin or Bracket play will be Rally Scoring games to 21 points (win by two).


• During Round Robin and Bracket Matches, it will be two out of three sets, rally scoring games to 15 points (win by two). If a third set is necessary, it will be played to 10 points (win by two).

Cost:

• The first event will cost $75, and each subsequent event will cost $50.

For example, if you participate in the Women’s Round Robin on Friday and the Mixed Bracket on Sunday, your total cost would be $125 for two events.

2nd Example, if you want to play in the Men’s Round Robin on Friday, the Men’s Bracket on Sunday, the Mixed Round Robin, and the Mixed Bracket on Sunday, your total cost would be $225 for all four events.


• Each team will play a minimum of 5 games in each event, and participants will also be eligible to participate in the “Match Point” at the conclusion of each event.

Overall, Paddle War offers a fantastic opportunity for Pickleball enthusiasts to enjoy competitive play and have a fun-filled weekend of Pickleball action.