The Life Time Team Tournament will take place on January 4 at Peachtree Corners, Georgia. Players can compete in teams based on their DUPR ratings. With a focus on fair competition, the tournament features different skill divisions for players to showcase their talents.
Tournament Format and Schedule
The tournament kicks off at 8:30 AM. Each team will play two games, with a coin toss deciding the lineup order. The team lineup for games includes players Ben, Collin, Tyson, and Anna.
The game structure is as follows:
- Game 1: Ben / Collin
- Game 2: Tyson / Anna
- Game 3: Tyson / Collin
- Game 4: Ben / Anna
- Game 5: A Dreambreaker if tied
DUPR Ratings for Participation
To ensure fair play, the tournament will use DUPR ratings. Teams must adhere to specific ratings based on their total DUPR. Here are the limits for each division:
- DUPR 12: Team total cannot exceed 12.9; individual maximum is 3.6.
- DUPR 14: Team total cannot exceed 14.3; individual maximum is 4.1.
- DUPR 16: Team total cannot exceed 16.3; individual maximum is 4.6.
- DUPR 18: Team total cannot exceed 18.9; individual maximum is 5.1.
The tournament director may review and adjust team placements to maintain balance in competition.
Current Registered Teams
As of now, several teams have registered in different DUPR divisions:
- DUPR 12 (4 teams):
- Alison Schwartz, Amy Ferguson, Nick Ferguson, Josh Strickland
- Neftali Palma, Rena Crews, Olivia Johnson, Shashank Rajkumar
- Charles Wooten, David Heaton, Jennifer Frazier, MJ Soifer
- Mark Anderson, Mike Cifelli, Gabby Pechova, Christine O’Leary
- DUPR 14 (3 teams):
- Patrick Marco, Chase, Amber, Olivia
- Nico Perez-Garreaud, Greg Bennett, Dianna Du Preez, Elke Osadnik
- Yo Burstein, John Stivarius, Pablo Casas, Maria Casas
- DUPR 16 (2 teams):
- Kara Rose, Leah Scott, Steven Whitworth, Joey Castillo
- Sam Perlman, Jeff Campanella, Emily Grasing, Victoria Moskalenko
Refund and Venue Information
Participants must cancel their registration by December 31 to receive a refund, minus a $10 processing fee. No refunds will be given after this date. The tournament will be held at Peachtree Corners, located at 6350 Courtside Dr NW, Peachtree Corners, Georgia. The facility will provide a portable net and free parking for players.
This pickleball event promises exciting competition among talented pickleball players, highlighting the growing popularity of the sport in the region.
News in Brief: Life Time Team Tournament
The Life Time Team Tournament is set for January 4 in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, featuring teams competing based on their DUPR ratings. Matches start at 8:30 AM, with a lineup including players Ben, Collin, Tyson, and Anna. Teams must register by December 31 for a refund. The pickleball tournament will showcase exciting competition among local pickleball talent.
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