Backyard Pickleball Playoffs
The BPL Playoffs will be a single-elimination format. The first team to score the match-winning point by at least a two-point margin wins.
In addition to the Championship, there will be a third place match between the runner-up teams from each conference.
Match Format
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Matches are best three of five games.
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Games are to 11 points, win by two points.
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If a match is tied two game to two game, the fifth game will be played to 15 points.
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Each team is entitled to one (1) time-out per game. Each time-out period may last up to one (1) minute.
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A maximum of two (2) minutes is allowed between games.
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The higher seed will be on "hoop side" and serve first the first game.
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Teams will switch sides each game.
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Rebuttal shots are available to losing teams that did not serve first.
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Due to the variability of match lengths, only one match time will be given per day - the start time of the first match.
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Arrival time is at the discretion of each player, especially those not playing in the first match.
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Doors will open 30 minutes prior to the start of the first game each day.
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There will be a maximum of 10 minutes between matchups.
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A one-point penalty will be assessed for each minute that a team is late for their match, resulting in a forfeit after 11 minutes.
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Spectating players are encouraged to assist with line calls.
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Champions:
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$100 USD per Player ($200 total).
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Ryan's Headband.
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Runners-up:
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$50 USD per Player ($100 total).
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Third Place:​
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$25 USD per Player ($50 total).
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Last Place:
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Regulation 👋.​
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Rebuttal Bounty:​
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$100 USD Total (split it however the h*ck you want).​
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Other Stuff to Know
Prizes
Cul-de-Sac Conference Championship
Friday, April 4th | 6:30 PM
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Match 1: Lucky Ducks (Jared/Brian) at Junior Bombers (Ryan/Nathan)
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Match 5: Match 1 Winner at Blue Hornets (Tyler/Robbie)
Saturday, April 5th | 9:00 AM
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Match 2: Crazy Socks (Spencer/Chris) at Minty Pickles (Roderick/Jansen)
TBD
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Match 6: Match 2 Winner at Humongous Melonheads (John/Evan)
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Match 9: Match 5 Winner vs. Match 6 Winner
Tin Can Alley Conference Championship
Sunday, April 6th | 9:00 AM
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Match 3: White Fishes (Evan B./Jared) at Little Giants (Matt/Zack)
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Match 4: Super Duper All Stars (Glen/Brian) at Red Rockets (Parker/Kyle)
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Match 7: Match 3 Winner at Mighty Wombats (Connor H./Adam)
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Match 8: Match 4 Winner at Green Monsters (Rodrigo/Jake)
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Match 10: Match 7 Winner vs. Match 8 Winner
2025 BPL Championship
TBD
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Match 12: Loser Match 5 vs. Loser Match 10 (3rd Place Match)
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Match 11: Winner Match 5 vs. Winner Match 10 (Championship)
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