Player Policies
Preparing for Nationals starts before you step on the court. Review the important tournament policies below to understand registration requirements, player expectations, eligibility guidelines, and event procedures. Taking a few minutes to familiarize yourself with these policies will help ensure a smooth and enjoyable championship experience.
Registration & Weather Protection Policy
COST: $65 (must be purchased during registration)
COVERED: Withdrawal for any reason.
- Players will receive their event fee(s), minus administrative fees ($30)
- Players must request withdrawal by 4pm the day prior to their event start date. Email NationalsReg@usapickleball.org.
- If an event is cancelled due to weather, players will receive their event fee refunded, if they are registered for multiple events.
- If an event is cancelled due to weather, players will receive the registration and event fee refunded, if this was their only event registered for.
- All refunds are processed up to 30 days after the conclusion of the tournament.
NOT COVERED:
- Players that do not purchase protection during registration
- Event plays with format change due to weather
- Same Day Withdrawals
- Disqualification from tournament
- Forfeit for any reason
Amateur Withdrawal & Refund Policy
If your plans change and you need to withdraw from the USA Pickleball National Championships, please review the refund policy below. Refund eligibility is based on your withdrawal date and registration status.
- Players who withdraw from all registered divisions and the tournament will be charged a $30 processing fee.
- The last day to withdraw and receive a refund is September 25, 2026.
- Players or teams on a division waitlist may remain on the waitlist until the conclusion of the tournament and will receive a refund of their division fees if they are not moved into the event.
- Players whose only registered division is on a waitlist and who remain on that waitlist through the completion of the tournament will receive a full refund of both their entry fee and division fee.
- Refunds after the cancellation deadline are processed up to 30 days from the end of the tournament.
- Players who withdraw after September 25, 2026, are not eligible for a refund.
- Refunds could take up to 30 days to complete from the last day of competition for it to be processed and issued.
Amateur Partner Replacement Policy
If your partner is injured or must withdraw from a division, you may be eligible to replace them. Please review the guidelines below to ensure your team remains eligible to compete.
- If your registration tier has closed, your replacement partner must be eligible to compete in the same age and skill division.
- You must notify NationalsReg@usapickleball.org of the partner change as soon as possible, and no later than 4:00 p.m. PT on the day before your division begins.
- Partner replacements are not official until you receive confirmation and approval from USA Pickleball.
- If your registration tier is still open, you may be eligible to change divisions. Please email NationalsReg@usapickleball.org to request the change.
- All replacement partners are required to pay applicable registration fees through the Pickleball Den registration platform. Registration fees cannot be transferred from one player to another.
- The withdrawing player may be eligible for a refund in accordance with the Amateur Refund Policy.
- Once registration has closed, all replacement partners must already be registered for the tournament. No exceptions.
Player Code of Conduct & Gender Participation Policy
Sportsmanship, respect, and integrity are at the heart of the USA Pickleball National Championships. All participants are expected to compete fairly, treat officials and fellow players with respect, and uphold the standards outlined in the Player Code of Conduct throughout the event.