RULES & REGULATIONS

Official Rules & Regulations

The Greene Ridge Pickleball Invitational is governed by a comprehensive set of qualification, standings, eligibility, and championship procedures. All players are responsible for understanding the official rules governing the 2026 qualifying season and the 2027 Greene Ridge Pickleball Invitational.

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QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

How to Qualify

Players earn qualification points by competing in official Greene Ridge qualifying tournaments throughout the 2026 season. Final Invitational standings are determined using each player’s best four tournament results, with invitations awarded based on final certified standings.

Minimum Participation

Players must compete in at least two official qualifying tournaments to remain eligible for Invitational qualification.

Best Four Results

Only a player’s four highest tournament point totals count toward final standings.

Division-Based Competition

Players earn points and compete for standings only within their own championship division and age group.

Important: Qualification standings are maintained separately for each championship division. Players compete only against others within their own division for qualification and Invitational invitations.

INVITATIONAL POINTS SYSTEM

How Qualification Points Are Earned

Finish Position	Invitational Points
Gold Medal	100
Silver Medal	80
Bronze Medal	60
4th Place	50
5th Place	40
6th Place	30
7th Place	20
Completed Event	10

Important Notes
Qualification points are separate from tournament medals and awards.
Invitational points are used exclusively for the following purposes:

Qualification Standings

Determines each player’s position in the Invitational standings.

Alternate Rankings

Establishes the order for alternate invitations.

Invitational Seeding

Helps determine seeding for Championship Weekend.

Team Formation

Supports balanced championship doubles pairings.

Combined Brackets

When divisions are combined to create viable competitive fields, tournament medals are awarded according to actual finish within the combined bracket. Invitational qualification points, however, are awarded separately within each player’s originally registered division.

CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISIONS

Qualification Spots by Division

Invitational qualification is awarded based on final certified standings within each championship division and age group. Players compete only against others within their own division for qualification positions.

Division	Qualification Spots
Men’s Singles 12-49	Top 8 Players
Men’s Singles 50+	Top 8 Players
Women’s Singles 12-49	Top 8 Players
Women’s Singles 50+	Top 8 Players
Men’s Doubles 12-49	Top 16 Players
Men’s Doubles 50+	Top 16 Players
Women’s Doubles 12-49	Top 16 Players
Women’s Doubles 50+	Top 16 Players
Mixed Doubles 12-49	Top 8 Men + Top 8 Women
Mixed Doubles 50+	Top 8 Men + Top 8 Women

Individual Qualification

Qualification points belong to the individual player, not a doubles partnership.

Separate Standings

Each championship division maintains its own standings and qualification race.

Invitation Based

Invitational participation is earned through season-long performance and final certified standings.

Note: Qualification positions become official only after completion of the Greene Ridge Harvest Championship and certification of final standings by the Tournament Director.

INVITATIONS & ALTERNATES

Earning Your Invitation

Invitational qualification is earned through season-long performance during the Greene Ridge Qualifying Series. Invitations are issued based on final certified standings following completion of the qualifying season.

Final Standings

Following completion of the Greene Ridge Harvest Championship, standings are reviewed, audited, and certified by the Tournament Director.

Invitations Issued

Invitations begin being issued on January 1, 2027, based on final certified standings within each championship division.

Acceptance Required

Players have 14 calendar days to accept their invitation, complete registration, and submit payment.

Alternate System

If a qualified player declines an invitation or fails to complete registration, the next eligible player in the standings receives an invitation.

October 2026

Harvest Championship concludes.

November 2026

Final standings reviewed and certified.

January 1, 2027

Invitations begin being issued.

April 1, 2027

Invitational field locks.

Important

Invitational qualification does not guarantee participation. A qualification position becomes official only
after invitation acceptance, completed registration, and full payment have been received.

Alternate Policy Summary

If a qualified player withdraws prior to the April 1, 2027 Invitational lock date, the next eligible
alternate will receive an invitation according to the final certified standings.

CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM FORMATION

Building Competitive Championship Fields

Unlike traditional tournaments, doubles and mixed doubles qualification is earned individually rather than as fixed teams. This
approach rewards season-long performance while helping create the most competitive championship fields possible during
Invitational Weekend.

Qualify as Individuals

Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles players earn qualification points and standings positions as individuals throughout the season.

Invitational Seed Scores

Following the conclusion of the qualification season, qualified players receive Invitational Seed Scores based on their final standings and season performance.

Balanced Championship Teams

Championship teams are formed using a competitive balancing system designed to create evenly matched championship divisions.

Step 1

Players compete throughout the qualifying season and earn Invitational points.

Step 2

Final standings are certified following the Harvest Championship.

Step 3

Qualified doubles and mixed doubles players receive Invitational Seed Scores.

Step 4

Championship teams are formed and announced after the April 1 Invitational lock date.

Important

Partnerships used during the qualifying season do not guarantee Championship Weekend partnerships.
Qualification points belong to the individual player, not the team.

Competitive Balance

The Tournament Director may consider several factors when forming championship teams, including:
Final Invitational standings
Qualification point totals
Tournament performance throughout the season
Overall competitive balance within the division
The goal is to create the strongest and most competitive championship field possible while recognizing season-long achievement.

Once official Invitational teams are announced, all championship pairings become final.

CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND FORMAT

The Road Ends Here

The Greene Ridge Pickleball Invitational is designed to identify true champions through a combination of pool play and championship bracket competition. Every qualified player and team will have multiple opportunities to compete before advancing to the medal rounds.

Championship Structure

Pool Play

Each division is divided into two seeded pools of four players or teams. Every competitor plays all other competitors within their pool.

Championship Semifinals

The top two finishers from each pool advance to the semifinals.

Medal Matches

Semifinal winners advance to the Gold Medal Match. Semifinal losers advance to the Bronze Medal Match.

Match Formats

Pool Play Format

One game to 15
Wind by 2

Semifinal & Medal Match Format

Best tow out of three games to 11
Win by 2

Championship Weekend Schedule

Thursday

Singles Day

Singles Pool Play
Singles Semifinals

Friday

Men’s Doubles & Women’s Doubles Day

Pool Play
Semifinals

Saturday

Mixed Doubles & Bronze Medal Day

Mixed Doubles Pool Play
Mixed Doubles Semifinals
All Bronze Medal Matches

Sunday

Championship Sunday

All Gold Medal Matches
Championship Awards Presentations

Why Pool Play?

More Matches. Better Champions.
Unlike a single-elimination tournament, pool play ensures that every qualified competitor has multiple
opportunities to compete. The format rewards consistency while reducing the impact of a single early loss.

Tournament Administration Notice

The Tournament Director reserves the right to adjust scheduling, court assignments, and match order as necessary to ensure
efficient tournament operations and championship completion.

Ready to learn more?
Review answers to common questions about qualification, standings, invitations,
and Championship Weekend in the Frequently Asked Questions section.

TOURNAMENT ADMINISTRATION

Policies, Conduct & Tournament Authority

The Greene Ridge Pickleball Invitational is committed to providing a fair, competitive, and enjoyable championship experience for all
participants. The following policies govern tournament operations, player conduct, and administrative decisions.

Sportsmanship

Players are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful and sportsmanlike manner at all times while participating in Greene Ridge qualifying tournaments and the Invitational.

Fair Competition

All competitors are expected to compete honestly and in accordance with current USA Pickleball rules and accepted standards of fair play.

Respect for Others

Players shall demonstrate respect toward opponents, officials, volunteers, spectators, and facility staff throughout all tournament activities.

Tournament Operations

Tournament schedules, court assignments, and match order may be adjusted when necessary to ensure efficient event administration.

Weather & Rain Policy

The Greene Ridge Pickleball Invitational is an outdoor championship event.
In the event of severe weather or unsafe playing conditions, the Tournament Director
may delay, suspend, postpone, or modify scheduling as necessary.
If the Invitational cannot reasonably be completed during the scheduled weekend,
unfinished play may be moved to the designated Invitational rain-date weekend.
Players are strongly encouraged to keep both weekends available when accepting Invitational qualification.

Media & Photography

Event Photography

Matches, awards ceremonies, and championship activities may be photographed or recorded for promotional, media, and archival purposes.

Media Coverage

Championship matches and related content may be published through official Forever Competitive media channels.

Tournament Director Authority

All tournament operations, standings certification, scheduling decisions, weather determinations, qualification
rulings, and Invitational interpretations remain under the authority of the Tournament Director.
The Tournament Director reserves the right to make adjustments necessary to preserve competitive
integrity, player safety, scheduling efficiency, and overall championship event quality.
Tournament authority may not be used to alter qualification standings except as
required to correct administrative errors, eligibility issues, or rules violations.

For complete details regarding qualification procedures, standings policies, championship formats, invitation procedures,
refunds, and administrative policies, refer to the official Greene Ridge Invitational Rules & Information Guide.