Player registration
$75$100
Early bird through October 31, 2026
Regular rate: $100
- Tournament entry
- Official event T-shirt
- Player hydration and court-side access
NOVEMBER 7 · PLAY 2:00–5:00 PM
Take the court.
Or cheer us on.
A doubles partner beside you, fans along the sidelines, and a shared reason to play: helping cats find homes. Choose your player or fan ticket below.
Spectator / fan
$20$25
Early bird through October 31, 2026
Regular rate: $25
- Full tournament access to watch the matches
- Cheer on your favorite players
- Support CJPaws cat rescue
Join the raffle
5 baskets
- Gift baskets valued from $106 to $265
- Choose your favorite baskets
- You do not need to be present to win
Early bird rates are $75 for players and $20 for fans through October 31, 2026. Regular rates are $100 for players and $25 for fans. The form below shows current availability and final registration details. Raffle entries are separate.
TOURNAMENT MECHANICS · PLAY 2:00–5:00 PM
From first serve
to final cheer.
Proposed tournament format. Team counts, match timing, and playoff details below are subject to confirmation. Final mechanics will be posted here when confirmed.
TOURNAMENT DISCLAIMER
The tournament management reserves the right to modify, amend, or clarify the tournament rules, rulings, and game format before the start of play, as necessary to ensure the smooth, fair, and orderly conduct of the tournament. Any changes will be communicated to all participants before the affected games begin.
Choose your partner
30 teams · 60 players
Any partner, two players per team. Start with the opening briefing, then join one of five pools of six teams.
Take the court
12 minutes per game
Two elimination matches guaranteed. Six courts run at once, with five minutes to rest and rotate between matches.
Play for the cup
8 teams advance
The five pool winners and three best second-place teams reach the playoffs. Finish with the championship, third-place match, and awards.
The afternoon at a glance
- Opening & briefing
- Eliminations
- Quarterfinals
- Semifinals
- Championship & 3rd Place
- Awards
Proposed rules & scoring
- Doubles — choose your partner
- Two players per team. Players may freely choose their partner. The 30 teams are divided into five pools of six teams.
- Elimination matches
- Each team is guaranteed two elimination matches. Six courts run simultaneously to keep the tournament moving.
- 12-minute timed games
- There is no target score. The team with the higher score when time expires wins. If a rally is in progress, it is completed before the final score is recorded.
- Rest & rotation
- A five-minute transition separates matches. The schedule is designed to prevent teams from playing in consecutive rounds.
- Playoff qualification
- The five pool winners and the three best second-place teams advance to the playoffs.
Fair play, respect, and good sportsmanship are expected from all participants.
PLAYER & FAN TICKETS
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