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SECTION 12 – SANCTIONED TOURNAMENT
POLICIES

12. A. Event Categories.

12. B. Men: Singles and Doubles
12. C.
Women: Singles and Doubles

Mixed: Doubles

12.A.1. In events described by gender, only
members of that gender shall be allowed
to play in that event.

12.A.2. Mixed doubles – A mixed doubles team
shall consist of one male and one female
player.

Tournament Game Options. The primary and
recommended tournament scoring option to be used is
best two of three games to 11 points, win by 2 points.
Other options include: one game to 15 or one game to
21. All formats win by 2 points.

Tournament Formats. There are four tournament
formats that may be used. The particular format is
typically the choice of the tournament sponsor or the
tournament director.

12.C.1. Single Elimination with Consolation. The
first player or team to score the match-
winning point by at least a 2-point margin
wins. Losers from all rounds go into a
consolation bracket playing for the bronze

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