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Y'all are invited to the Reindeer Rodeo Pickleball Tournament, where we bring together the best of festive fun and fierce pickleball competition at Lost Pines Pickleball Club! With 9 indoor, air-conditioned courts and a weekend full of exciting matches, this tournament promises a holly jolly time for all!
Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals will be awarded for each event.
CASH PRIZES for Gold winners in the Open Division!
Tournament Schedule:
Note: You can register for up to two events per day, provided they are in different categories (see "SKILL LEVELS" section below).
Each partner is responsible for signing up and paying for their own registration. Prices listed on pickleballbrackets.com are per player (not per team).
Important: Divisions will be expanded to accommodate up to 30 teams, provided there is space in the schedule.
Best Costume Prizes
Y'all, don’t forget to bring your holiday cheer and reindeer spirit! We’ll be awarding fun prizes for the best holiday-themed outfits each day!
Get creative and dress to impress in festive, holiday-themed outfits — there will be prizes for the most spirited, unique, and themed costumes. Whether it’s antlers, holiday sweaters, or anything else that screams "Reindeer Rodeo," show us your holiday spirit, and you might just walk away with a prize!
SCHEDULE OVERVIEW
The tournament will begin daily at approximately 7 AM and run until about 10 PM. As this is an indoor event, we will move players on and off the courts quickly between games, so please be ready to play as soon as your game is called.
CHECK-IN
Players must check in at the tournament desk at least 30 minutes before the start of their event. Players who fail to check in may be withdrawn from the event.
WEATHER AND RAINOUT POLICY
Since this is an indoor tournament, weather-related cancellations will not result in refunds.
BRACKET FORMATS
All amateur play will be round-robin (pool play) with playoffs. All teams/players will play a minimum of 3 games, with 4.5, 4.75, and 5.0+ divisions playing a minimum of 4 games (at least 3-4 games to 15 or 6 games to 11).
The top 4 teams/players from each pool will advance to the playoffs.
VENUE
Lost Pines Pickleball Club, Bastrop, Texas
PAYMENT
Players who or whose partners have not paid within 48 hours of registering may be moved to the waitlist.
PLAYERS WITHOUT A PARTNER
Players who do not have a partner may be moved to the waitlist 3 weeks before the registration close date.
REFEREE
Players will be responsible for their own line calls and scoring. Tournament staff will be available to assist if needed.
TOURNAMENT BALLS
Balls will be provided and available at the registration desk. Players must return the balls after each match.
WARM-UP
Players are welcome to warm up on the courts prior to the start of the tournament or on available outdoor courts. Players will be given up to 5 minutes of warm-up time before their first match of the day and up to 2 minutes for each subsequent match.
SKILL LEVELS
Please ensure you sign up for the appropriate skill level. Players who have medaled in higher-level events are not eligible for lower levels (e.g., if you’ve medaled in 4.5 Mixed, you cannot compete in 4.0 Mixed). Players may choose to compete in higher levels if they wish, but players who sign up for lower skill levels may be moved to the appropriate category.
For assistance with determining your skill level, please visit this link.
TOURNAMENT RULES
The event will follow USAPA rules (see: USAPA Official Rules). Players may ask questions or report violations at the tournament desk. The tournament director may modify the USAPA rules as necessary for fair play.
Tournament directors will not validate all paddles, but players may report any issues to the tournament desk. We will allow players to switch paddles if necessary instead of automatically forfeiting a match, particularly for paddles that are no longer approved despite once being stamped as such.
DUPR
Scores from the tournament will be submitted to DUPR. It may take 2-4 weeks for results to appear. If you notice any discrepancies in reporting, please reach out to us once the full results are posted.
GENDER INCLUSION POLICY
We believe everyone, regardless of gender identity, expression, or sex variation, should have the opportunity to participate in the tournament without discrimination. Our goal is to provide a safe, inclusive environment for all players, including transgender and non-binary individuals.
TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR
AJ Davis – Contact: aj@zerozerofun.com
Over $1,200 in cash prizes!
Note: Events must have a minimum of 4 teams for a cash prize. If an event has 3 or fewer teams, players may opt for a refund or be moved to a lower-level division (without the cash prize). Open-level events will not be merged with other events.
