CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES FAQ
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A series of local member-only tournaments held throughout the year designed to create fun, competitive outlets for our members. Local event winners qualify to play in their Club Championship. Those winners are invited to Regional Championships and regional winners receive invites to the APC National Championship.
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As a member at Ace Pickleball Club, there is no cost for you to participate in this event.
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All players must have an active membership with APC both at Registration and continuously through the date of the APC Championship Series event they participate in.
Please note that Trial Members are not eligible to participate in APC Championship Series events.
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a. Men’s Doubles
b. Women’s Doubles
c. Mixed Doubles
d. Team Event
e. Singles
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All 2026 Championship Series events, including our National Championship will be submitted to DUPR. All players will be required to connect their DUPR accounts to their APC accounts at registration.
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Any paddle that is currently on the USA Pickleball or UPA-A Pickleball list of certified paddles is eligible for play in the National Championship.
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Open Play will not be available during tournament hours. Open Play will be available to members after the tournament events are completed each day.
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a. Free opportunity for competition and networking with other members
b. Bragging rights for you and your partner
c. Opportunity to qualify for your local Club Championship
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All questions related to the Championship Series should be addressed to your local Club’s Management Team or emailed to championships@acepickleballclub.com. One of our team members will respond to your email as quickly as possible.
TEAM EVENT FAQ
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Any current member is eligible to play in the tournament
All players need to have active memberships at the date of the tournament
Please note that Trial Members are not eligible to participate in APC Championship Series events.
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4-person teams competing against each other in multi-round matches.
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BEGINNER through ADVANCED PLUS Skill Levels:
Men’s Teams (4 men on a team) vs other Men’s Teams
Women’s Teams (4 Women on a team) versus other Women’s Teams
Each team will rank order their players 1, 2, 3, 4 based on skill level within the team.
Club Management will have the authority to alter the rank order supplied by the team.
The final approved rank order will remain in place throughout the tournament
OPEN Skill Level:
Men and women play with and against each other in this Division.
Each team will rank order their players 1, 2, 3, 4 based on skill level within the team.
Club Management will have the authority to alter the rank order supplied by the team.
The final approved rank order will remain in place throughout the tournament
Match Format:
Game 1 – Players #1 and #2 from each team will play a doubles game to 11, win by 1
Game 2 – Players #3 and #4 from each team will play a doubles game to 11, win by 1
Game 3 – Players #1 and #3 from each team will play a doubles game to 11, win by 1
Game 4 – Players #2 and #4 from each team will play a doubles game to 11, win by 1
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Pool play matches will not play Tie Breakers. Only Semi-final and Final matches will play Tie Breakers.
The Tie Breaker for this team event is a combination of doubles match ups from both teams that play against each other in a single game played to 11 win by 2. Each team will send out their double’s teams in a predetermined order as listed below:
The first rotation of players (Players 2 and 4) will remain on the court until either team reaches 6 points.
The 2nd rotation of players (Players 1 and 3) will remain on the court until the game is completed.
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Nothing – all tournaments within the Championship Series are included in your membership.
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Beginner (2.5) – Under 50 and 50+
Intermediate (3.0) – Under 50 and 50+
Intermediate Plus (3.5) – Under 50 and 50+
Advanced (4.0) – Under 50 and 50+
Advanced Plus (4.5) – Under 50 and 50+
Open (5.0+) – Combined Age Groups
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The tournament will take approximately 3-4 hours to complete should your team make it all the way to the final match
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Members can find links to register for these Championship Series events on the the APC Championship Series website, on the APC App, and on their local club’s calendar. Special email notifications and advertisements around the club also are used to direct members to registration links.
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Members can utilize the Find a Partner feature within the tournament registration site to let others know that they are looking for a partner at a specific Skill/Age level. Additionally, members can work with their Club Management to take advantage of opportunities to get connected with other members that are also seeking partners.
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Open Play will not be available during tournament hours. Open Play will be available to members after the tournament events are completed each day.
MEN’S AND WOMEN’S DOUBLES FAQ
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Any current member is eligible to play in the tournament
All players need to have active memberships at the date of the tournament
Please note that Trial Members are not eligible to participate in APC Championship Series events.
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The format of play is Pool Play followed by a Playoff.
All Division Final matches are played as 2 out of 3 games to 11, win by 2
Full format details can be found within the Rules document that can be accessed here.
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The tournament will take approximately 3-4 hours to complete should your team make it all the way to the final match.
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Skill Levels available:
Beginner (2.5), Intermediate (3.0), Intermediate Plus (3.5), Advanced (4.0), Advanced Plus (4.5) and Open (5.0+).
Age groups available:
Under 50, and 50+.
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Players 50 and older are able to play in either the Under 50 age group or the 50+ age group, but cannot play in both events. All players are only allowed to register for a single Division within the offered Event Types (Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles).
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Members can find links to register for these Championship Series events on the the APC Championship Series website, on the APC App, and on their local club’s calendar. Special email notifications and advertisements around the club also are used to direct members to registration links.
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Members can utilize the Find a Partner feature within the tournament registration site to let others know that they are looking for a partner at a specific Skill/Age level. Additionally, members can work with their Club Management to take advantage of opportunities to get connected with other members that are also seeking partners.
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Open Play will not be available during tournament hours. Open Play will be available to members after the tournament events are completed each day.
SINGLES FAQ
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Any current member is eligible to play in the tournament
All players need to have active memberships at the date of the tournament
Please note that Trial Members are not eligible to participate in APC Championship Series events.
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Nothing – all tournaments within the Championship Series are included in your membership.
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Beginner (2.5) – Under 50 and 50+
Intermediate (3.0) – Under 50 and 50+
Intermediate Plus (3.5) – Under 50 and 50+
Advanced (4.0) – Under 50 and 50+
Advanced Plus (4.5) – Under 50 and 50+
Open (5.0+) – Under 50 and 50+
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The tournament will take approximately 3-4 hours to complete should your team make it all the way to the final match
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Members can find links to register for these Championship Series events on the the APC Championship Series website, on the APC App, and on their local club’s calendar. Special email notifications and advertisements around the club also are used to direct members to registration links.
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Open Play will not be available during tournament hours. Open Play will be available to members after the tournament events are completed each day.
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The format of play is Pool Play followed by a Playoff.
All Division Final matches are played as 2 out of 3 games to 11, win by 2
MIXED DOUBLES FAQ
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Any current member is eligible to play in the tournament
All players need to have active memberships at the date of the tournament
Please note that Trial Members are not eligible to participate in APC Championship Series events.
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The format of play is Pool Play followed by a Playoff.
All Division Final matches are played as 2 out of 3 games to 11, win by 2
Full format details can be found within the Rules document that can be accessed here.
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Nothing – all tournaments within the Championship Series are included in your membership.
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Skill levels available
Beginner (2.5)
Intermediate (3.0)
Intermediate + (3.5)
Advanced (4.0)
Advanced + (4.5)
Open (5.0+)
Age groups available
Under 50 and 50+
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The tournament will take approximately 3-4 hours to complete should your team make it all the way to the final match
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Players 50 and older are able to play in either the Under 50 age group or the 50+ age group, but cannot play in both events. All players are only allowed to register for a single Division within the offered Event Types (Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles).
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Members can find links to register for these Championship Series events on the the APC Championship Series website, on the APC App, and on their local club’s calendar. Special email notifications and advertisements around the club also are used to direct members to registration links.
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Members can utilize the Find a Partner feature within the tournament registration site to let others know that they are looking for a partner at a specific Skill/Age level. Additionally, members can work with their Club Management to take advantage of opportunities to get connected with other members that are also seeking partners.
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Open Play will not be available during tournament hours. Open Play will be available to members after the tournament events are completed each day.