Independence Day weekend-- king of court ---pickleball

## 🇺🇸 Independence Day Weekend Special - July 5th! 🇺🇸

Celebrate freedom on the courts! Join us for an action-packed evening of competitive pickleball where every team fights for their independence on the King Court! Red, white, and blue attire encouraged - let's show our patriotic pickleball spirit!

# King of Court Pickleball - Format 1 - Partners No Split - Rules & Requirements

## Registration Requirements

1. Minimum 12 players must sign up to run the event
2. Name your partner in the comment when signing up. If no partner is named, we will assign you one
3. $10 payment via Venmo or pay cash to Xiao required to secure your spot--fund raising for covering the group subscription fee to keep the community going
4. Arrive on time - late arrivals forfeit their spot
5. If you bring guests, coordinate with the event host the number of guests and names

## Setup

1. 2 players per team (fixed partnerships for the entire event)
2. Minimum 3 courts required - all courts must be reasonably close together
3. Designate Court #1 as the "King Court"
4. Number remaining courts in order (Court #2, #3, etc.)
5. Every team assigns a representative to come to the event host to draw which court the team starts with

## Game Format

1. 15-minute timed games on all courts simultaneously
2. Event host sets timer and calls to start, and calls to end
3. Winners move up one court level
4. Losers move down one court level
5. King Court exception: Winners stay, losers drop to lowest court
6. Lowest court: New teams enter here

## Winning

King of court starts to count after 2 rounds of 15-minute games when the first king of court winner is determined

Team that spends the most total time on King Court wins the session.
Rewards: Winners of king of court will receive free entry to the next term of king of court games, meaning winners will participate in the next term and be challenged.

## Important Notes

• No partner splitting - you play with your registered partner all night
• No late entries - missing players forfeit their paid spot
• Courts must be adjacent - distant courts will not be used

Let's have fun games!
Notice 1:
-----1-Hey Pickleball Crew! 🏓⚡️
Great news for tonight's Independence Day Weekend King of Court event! The weather forecast is looking excellent - only a 20% chance of rain during our 6:30-8:30 PM window, with temperatures in the perfect mid-80s range. The storms should clear before we start, so we're good to go rain or shine!
IMPORTANT: Please arrive 15 minutes early (6:15 PM) so we can:
• Get your team's representative to draw court numbers
• Get everyone positioned and ready to start RIGHT at 6:30 PM
• Make sure we maximize our playing time!-2 hours- long-race.
2--Time to channel that hardcore pickleball spirit! 🇺🇸 Tonight we fight for our independence on the King Court - every point matters, every game counts, and every team has a shot at glory!
Remember: Fixed partnerships, no splitting - you and your partner are a team through thick and thin. Winners move up, losers move down, but the King Court champions stay and defend their throne!
Let's show up with that championship energy and prove we're the real deal. This is our moment to dominate the courts and earn those bragging rights!
Ready to battle for freedom? See you at 6:15 PM sharp! 💪🏆

Notice 2:
This epic battle runs until 8:30 PM sharp - that's when we crown our final King of Court champions! 👑
I know 2 hours might feel long, but here's the thing - you never know when your moment will come! Teams have come from behind in the final rounds to steal victory. Don't give up, don't drop out - stick with it for the full 2-hour duration because that comeback story could be YOURS! 😤
Fuel up for victory: Grab your energy drinks, power snacks, electrolytes, or whatever keeps you going strong. This is an endurance challenge as much as a skill battle, so come prepared to go the distance!
Remember: Champions are made in the final moments when others give up. Your breakthrough could happen in the last 15 minutes! 🚀
See you ready to fight until the very end! 💯
🏆 CHAMPIONSHIP DETERMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT 🏆
How We Crown Our King of Court Champions:
TIMING: King of Court counting officially begins after the first 2 rounds (30 minutes). Starting in Round 3, we track every minute your team holds the King Court throne!
WINNING METHOD: The team with the most total time on King Court during the counting period (Rounds 3-8) wins the championship. We'll track your cumulative minutes throughout the 90-minute scoring window.
TIE-BREAKER: If two teams have the exact same King Court time at 8:30 PM, we go to SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME!

• One final 10-minute battle round
• Winner of that overtime round becomes the ultimate champion
• No mercy, no ties - pure pickleball glory on the line! 💪

Example: Team A holds King Court for 35 total minutes, Team B holds it for 35 minutes = OVERTIME SHOWDOWN at 8:30 PM!
This ensures the most deserving team wins while giving us that epic finale if needed. May the best team reign supreme! 👑

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