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Compass Draw

Team Challenge

Round Robin

Crazy 8’s

Ladder

Local Competition

Flex Leagues

Pool with Finals

Kings& Queens

Compass Draw (Waterfall) Specifications The Compass Draw, also known as the Waterfall format, is a unique pickleball tournament structure where every team is guaranteed four matches, each potentially consisting of a varying number of games.

Players join the tournament as part of a team. Teams are seeded based on their ratings, ranging from #1 to #16, and placed in the draw accordingly. Winners move to the East Bracket, while losers go to the West Bracket. In subsequent rounds, teams move to different brackets (North, South, Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest) based on their win-loss record in each match. After four rounds, teams are ranked based on their performance in their final bracket, with the East Bracket’s winner being the overall champion.

This format ensures that every team plays the same number of matches, but with a variety of opponents and potentially different game lengths in each round, adding to the tournament’s dynamism and appeal.

Suitable with:

Mobile

Kiosk

Watch

Number of Players

32

Team Format

  • Team of 2
  • Permanent/set
  • 16 teams

Group Limit

One

Bye Option

No

Rounds Played

4

Courts Needed

8 courts for 80 minutes each 

Signature Features

  • Mobile experience
  • Airport style standalone large screen kiosk
  • Partner invitation system
  • DUPR ratings support
  • Manager re-seeding
  • Clickable progress map
  • Visibility of all team path
  • Dynamic round generation
  • Different scoring system for different rounds

Rules

  • Pickleball tournament with eight brackets named after compass points, ensuring four matches for each team. Teams are seeded from #1 to #16.
  • Winners advance to the East Bracket, losers to the West Bracket, leading to other compass-named brackets. The East Bracket’s winner as the overall champion.

Suitability Comparison

Compass Draw (Waterfall)

Ideal for tournaments seeking structured flexibility and real-time bracket progression.

Team Challange (MLP Style)

Great for tournaments focusing on team dynamics and a mix of doubles and singles play.

Local Competition

Use your talents and ambition to show that you are the best in your area.

Round Robin

Excellent for balanced competition, suitable for social interaction and newcomers. 

Crazy 8’s

Perfect for dynamic and varied doubles play, balancing competition and camaraderie. 

Ladder

Ideal for competitive environments focusing on player progression and efficient scheduling. 

Pool with Finals

It is a long and challenging event. You must fight until the last moment to crown your success.

Leagues

Ideal for community leagues or local tournaments focusing on inclusivity and social interaction. 

Kings & Queens

An event where high competition meets intense entertainment. You can either do it as a day trip or turn it into a league that lasts weeks.

Check out our event calculator tool!

How many courts do you need to set up your favorite event? How should you charge? Check out our calculator now to find out!

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Document

Suitable with:

Mobile

Kiosk

Watch

Compass Draw (Waterfall) Specifications The Compass Draw, also known as the Waterfall format, is a unique pickleball tournament structure where every team is guaranteed four matches, each potentially consisting of a varying number of games.

Players join the tournament as part of a team. Teams are seeded based on their ratings, ranging from #1 to #16, and placed in the draw accordingly. Winners move to the East Bracket, while losers go to the West Bracket. In subsequent rounds, teams move to different brackets (North, South, Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest) based on their win-loss record in each match. After four rounds, teams are ranked based on their performance in their final bracket, with the East Bracket’s winner being the overall champion.

This format ensures that every team plays the same number of matches, but with a variety of opponents and potentially different game lengths in each round, adding to the tournament’s dynamism and appeal.

Number of Players

32

Team Format

  • Team of 2 players
  • Permanent/set
  • 16 teams

Group Limit

One

Bye Option

No

Rounds Played

4

Courts Needed

8 courts for 80 minutes each 

Signature Features

  • Mobile experience
  • Airport style standalone large screen kiosk
  • Partner invitation system
  • DUPR ratings support
  • Manager re-seeding
  • Clickable progress map
  • Visibility of all team path
  • Dynamic round generation
  • Different scoring system for different rounds

Rules

  • Pickleball tournament with eight brackets named after compass points, ensuring four matches for each team. Teams are seeded from #1 to #16.
  • Winners advance to the East Bracket, losers to the West Bracket, leading to other compass-named brackets. The East Bracket’s winner as the overall champion.

Check out our event calculator tool!

How many courts do you need to set up your favorite event? How should you charge? Check out our calculator now to find out!

Calculate Your Event Now!

Suitability Comparison

Compass Draw (Waterfall)

Ideal for tournaments seeking structured flexibility and real-time bracket progression.

Team Challange (MLP Style)

Great for tournaments focusing on team dynamics and a mix of doubles and singles play.

Local Competition

Use your talents and ambition to show that you are the best in your area.

Round Robin

Excellent for balanced competition, suitable for social interaction and newcomers. 

Crazy 8’s

Perfect for dynamic and varied doubles play, balancing competition and camaraderie. 

Ladder

Ideal for competitive environments focusing on player progression and efficient scheduling. 

Pool with Finals

It is a long and challenging event. You must fight until the last moment to crown your success.

Leagues

Ideal for community leagues or local tournaments focusing on inclusivity and social interaction. 

Kings & Queens

An event where high competition meets intense entertainment. You can either do it as a day trip or turn it into a league that lasts weeks.

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