Wednesday, April 29 – Pro Invitational – 6-10pm ET<\/p>\n
Thursday, April 30 – Rd 64, Rd 32, RD 16 – 2:30-9pm ET<\/p>\n
Friday, May 1 – Quarterfinals – 2:30-9pm ET<\/p>\n
Saturday, May 2 – Semifinals – 2:30-9pm ET<\/p>\n
Sunday, May 3 – Championships – 3-9pm ET<\/p>\n
Weather Outlook<\/p>\n
The weather is looking picturesque for pickleball in Sacramento. There is a very low chance of precipitation and winds don\u2019t seem like they will be a factor.<\/p>\n
The Pro Invitational<\/p>\n
When Is It?<\/p>\n
Wednesday, April 29 from 6-10 pm ETAiring on APPTV on YouTube<\/p>\n
How Does It Work?<\/p>\n
Six teams will each compete in men\u2019s doubles and women\u2019s doublesThe competition will be made up of Power Rounds and Championship Rounds<\/p>\n
Who Will Be Competing?\u00a0<\/p>\n
The six women\u2019s doubles pairings are:Megan Fudge & Sofia SewingBobbi Oshiro & Katerina StewartAllison Harris & Christine MaddoxAmanda Hendry & Simone JardimShelby Bates & Roos Van ReekJill Braverman & Emilia Schmidt\u00a0The six men\u2019s doubles pairings are:Richard Livornese, Jr. & Jack MunroCasey Diamond & Quang DuongRonan Camron & Tanner TomassiMax Manthou & Aidan SchenkRyler DeHeart & Patrick KawkaJae Centonze & Mark Dancuart<\/p>\n
\u00a0Power Rounds:<\/p>\n
Each team will compete against each other in five Power RoundsPower Rounds will consist of 12 minutes of play with side-out scoringThe first team to 11 by 2 will win the match for that round (score capped at 13)If time expires before a team gets to 11, the team in the lead will win the matchIf the score is tied 12-12 or at any score when time expires, there will be a sudden death \u201cGolden Rally\u201d, where the team to win the next rally will win the match<\/p>\n
\u00a0Championship Rounds:<\/p>\n
Following the Power Rounds, the teams will be seeded 1-6 based on records and tiebreakersThe top two men\u2019s and women\u2019s doubles seeds will receive a bye into Round 2Rounds 1 and 2 will consist of 12 minutes of play with side-out scoring, similar to the Power RoundsIn Round 1, Seed 3 will play Seed 6, and Seed 4 will play Seed 5. Single elimination \u2013 winning teams advance, and losing teams are eliminated until the final two teams remain for both men\u2019s doubles and women\u2019s doublesEach Final Round will consist of best 2-of-3 to 11 with side-out scoring – these matches are not timed, and winners will be crowned<\/p>\n
Competitive Edges:<\/p>\n
There are two unique additions to the Pro Invitational that are different from the normal rules:<\/p>\n
5 second clock on serves – With these matches being timed, every second counts, so competitors only have 5 seconds from when the score is called to serve the ballPower Play Tokens – Each team gets one Power Play Token per match. Essentially, if a team uses it, the next rally is worth double. For example, if I am serving at 3-1-1 and use my Power Play Token and win the rally, it is now 5-1-1. If I were to lose that rally, however, the score would 1-3-1 with the opposing team serving (I don\u2019t get my second serve).<\/p>\n