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Get ready for an exciting day of competition, community, and great entertainment at our upcoming pickleball tournament on May 2nd, 2026! The action kicks off with check-in and warm-ups at 9 AM, and spectators are encouraged to come cheer on the players. Enjoy cold beer from Ghost Harbor Brewing Company and delicious offerings from local food trucks on site while you watch the games unfold. Plus, all registered players will receive a free tournament t-shirt and prizes! Read on for details about the tournament format and get ready for an unforgettable day on the courts!Click the link to register
https://pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/the-paddle-battle-benefiting-arts-of-the-albemarle
Format: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Brackets. This tournament is open to players of all skills levels, from those who have never played to those with some years under their belt. DUPR (player ratings) are entered into the registration fields for those that have some understanding of the game of pickleball, to guide their decision as to what bracket they should enter. If you are unfamiliar with the DUPR rating system, we recommend entering the beginners bracket.
Winners Bracket-
This tournament will be double elimination, 2 out of 3 to 11 win by 2 in the winners bracket.
Losers Bracket / Opportunity Bracket-
One game to 15 win by 2 in the loser bracket. Keep winning or this event is over....
Losers bracket can win all the way back to the Gold!
Some brackets may be merged due to size. Smaller brackets may be moved to a round robin. The tournament briefing will notify you should that change be made along with the scoring changes if any.
Changes may be made as necessary to any/all brackets at the discretion of the tournament director up to the start of play of each bracket.
🏓✨ The fun doesn’t stop after the Pickleball Battle! Join us immediately following at Ghost Harbor Brewing Company for the official After Party 🎉 Enjoy great drinks, good company, and know you’re supporting a cause — partial proceeds from the day will be donated to Arts of the Albemarle. 🍻❤️
Come celebrate, relax, and keep the energy going!
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Event Venue
300 Cedar St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909-4340, United States
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