The 2024 State Championship Pickleball Cup invites pickleball enthusiasts to Collins Park, North Charleston, on December 6, for a thrilling Mixed Team Rally and doubles competition featuring strategy, teamwork, and $1,000 prizes.
The competition features the Mixed Team Rally format, where teams of four (two women, and two men) participate in four games: women’s doubles, men’s doubles, and two mixed doubles. If tied at 2-2, teams proceed to a unique singles tiebreaker, rotating players every four rallies until a player wins by reaching 21 points, leading by two.
- Date: December 6, 2024
- Location: Collins Park, 4155 Fellowship Road, North Charleston, SC 29418
- Registration Fee: $45 per player
- Registration Deadline: December 1, 2024
Scoring: Rally scoring applies, requiring players to score on their serve to win.
Doubles Format
Pickleball players must combine their ratings to determine bracket eligibility, with or without a DUPR rating. Teams will participate in a round-robin stage leading to a double-elimination bracket, guaranteeing a minimum of five games per team. Final matches follow a best-of-three format.
State Championship Cup Format
Points earned in the gender doubles events contribute to the State Championship Cup. Players are encouraged to maximize their team’s score by participating in multiple brackets. Prize money of $1,000 will be split between the highest-scoring teams in both Open Age and 50+ categories, contingent on a minimum of 10 teams per bracket.
Tiebreaker Criteria
- Most gold medals (team gold counts as four).
- Combined silver and gold medals.
- Total medals won.
- Average point differential in round-robin games.
- Coin toss.
Key Regulations
- DUPR Rating Lock: Once registered, player ratings remain locked, ensuring team ratings are unaffected by changes.
- Single Registrations: Individuals can join a team later or request placement; unplaced players receive refunds.
- Substitute Players: Teams can update substitutes as long as the aggregate rating remains within the division limit.
- Cancellation Policy: Refunds minus a 10% fee are available until 15 days before the event.
News in Brief: 2024 State Championship Pickleball Cup
The 2024 State Championship Pickleball Cup kicks off December 6 at Collins Park, North Charleston. Featuring a unique mixed-team rally format, the competition blends doubles and mixed-doubles play. Teams of four vie for the $1,000 prize, with points contributing to the coveted State Championship Cup.
Registration, open until December 1, requires a $45 fee per player. Participants are grouped into divisions based on their DUPR ratings. Round-robin games lead into elimination brackets, promising at least five games per team. Flexible registration options and refund policies accommodate singles and substitutes, ensuring an inclusive and competitive pickleball event.
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