Competition Information

Competition Format

USA Pickleball Rules will apply for this tournament and we will be using the USA Pickleball rating system (presently known as UTR-P).

A player may enter one singles, one doubles and one mixed doubles for the entry fee.

Pickleballs will be provided.  Players must provide their own paddle.

Match Format:

• Round Robin/Pool Play – each match will be one game to 11, win by 2.
  • Following Pool Play, each pool will then be seeded for a single elimination tournament based on pool play results.
• Championship Matches – 2 out of 3 sets to 15, win by 2.

Pools may be combined in the event of limited numbers/participants based on player rating and age group. Iowa Games reserves the right to modify format based on number of participants.

Doubles/Mixed Doubles

Each member of a doubles team must complete a separate entry form and pay the entry fee. If playing doubles, all players must indicate who their partner is on the entry form. Individuals wishing to be assigned a doubles partner should indicate ‘Need Partner’ on entry form. The tournament director will attempt to assign a partner.

When scheduling the tournament doubles and mixed doubles age divisions are determined by the youngest player’s age.

During registrations players will be asked to rate themselves.  If registering via mail please include your rating on your entry form.
1.0 (Recreational)
1.5 (Recreational +)
2.0 (Rec. to Novice)
2.5 (Novice)
3.0 (Intermediate)
3.5 (Advanced)
4.0 (Advanced +)
4.5 (Elite)
5.0 (Pro)

If the need to combine ratings were to occur, below is a breakdown of how we would combine:

• 1.0 – 1.5
• 2.0. – 2.5
• 3.0 – 3.5
• 4.0 - 4.5
• 5.0+
  • Players have the option to stay in the pools listed, or move up to the next pool if desired.

Age Determining Date

December 31, 2026

SINGLES, DOUBLES & MIXED DOUBLES

18 & Under | Male & Female
19 - 34 | Male & Female
35 - 49 | Male & Female
50 - 59 | Male & Female
60 - 69 | Male & Female
70 - 79 | Male & Female
80+ | Male & Female

Iowa Games reserves the right to combine divisions as necessary based on registration numbers, player rating, and age division.