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Tournament formats
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tournament formats
The Compass Format: How to Guarantee Every Player Four Games
The Compass format guarantees every team four games and keeps them playing after a loss. Here is how it compares to double elimination and pool play.
tournament formats
Pool Play Into Brackets: The Best of Both Worlds for Pickleball Tournaments
How pool play into brackets gives every player guaranteed games and still crowns a real champion, plus when to run single elim, double elim, or compass.
tournament formats
How to Choose the Right Tournament Format Based on Player Count and Time
A practical guide for pickleball directors: pick a format that fits your player count and available court time, with example scenarios and math you can copy.
league operations
How to Use DUPR Ratings for Fair League Seeding
A practical guide for pickleball clubs on seeding leagues with DUPR ratings, building balanced divisions, and keeping competitive players coming back.
club growth
5 Ways to Keep Your Pickleball Programming Fresh
Five practical ways to keep your pickleball club's leagues, ladders, and tournaments from feeling like reruns. Real formats, real scheduling moves.
tournament formats
Round Robin vs. Double Elimination: Choosing the Right Tournament Format
A practical guide for pickleball clubs and tournament directors on when to run round robin, when to run double elimination, and how to pick between them.
tournament formats
What Is MLP Format and Should Your Club Try It?
MLP format brings team rosters, captains, and lineup strategy to pickleball events. Here is how it works and how to know if your club is ready to run one.