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Get ready to run, roll, and rally! This inclusive pickleball tournament pairs standing and adaptive athletes for a fun and competitive doubles experience focused on teamwork, sportsmanship, and plenty of play.

**Team Requirements*Each doubles team must include at least one athlete with a disability, which include:Wheelchair usersPara-standing athletesAthletes with short statureAthletes with development disabilitiesProtheses usersAthletes who use orthotic devices
**Adaptive Rules*Adaptive pickleball rules will be used to support accessibility and fair play.*Two-Bounce Rule: Wheelchair players and some standing athletes with mobility may allow the ball to bounce twice before returning it. The second bounce may occur inside or outside the court. *Kitchen/Non-Volley Zone: A wheelchair is considered an extension of the player. The small front wheels may enter the kitchen while volleying, but the larger rear wheels must remain outside the non-volley zone until the ball has bounces.*Serving: Wheelchair players serve from behind the baseline and may take one push of the chair before striking the ball.
**Adaptive Equipment*Participants may use adaptive equipment included in specialized paddle grips, wrist guards, ball retrievers, and lightweight sport or tennis wheelchairs. Sound-emitting balls may also be used for athletes with visual impairments.

Age Category

Senior

Location

Liggins - Gym B at Donna R. Liggins Center
Liggins - Gym A at Donna R. Liggins Center