Qualifying Round (round-robin) ~ 3 hours
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• All teams will be randomly split into 4 conferences (Black North & South and Gold North & South) of up to 16 teams in each.
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• Within each conference teams will be further split into divisions of (4) teams each.
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• Each team will play (1) match against each team within their division (3 games total).
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All matches will be played to 500 pts. or 3 sets (whichever occurs first). SEE FULL RULE BOOK
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• After all divisional games have been played the top team from each division will advance to the Quarterfinals.
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Top team is decided by best W/L record with tie breaker (if needed) being decided by:
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1. Wins Against Tied Opponents - The team who won facing head up or common opponents.
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2. Total Points Scored - The team with the highest combined point total from all matches.
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3. Total Points Differential - Total points scored minus total points against.
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Quarterfinals (single elimination) ~ 2 hours
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• Teams who advance to the Quarterfinals will be ranked 1-4 within their respective conferences.
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Team rankings will be based on:
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1. W/L record
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2. Total Points Scored - The team with the highest combined point total from all matches.
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3. Total Points Differential - Total points scored minus total points against.
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• Within each conference the #1 team will face the #4 team with the #2 team facing the #3 team.
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Both matchups will play (1) game to 500 pts or 3 sets (whichever occurs first). SEE FULL RULE BOOK
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- The winning teams from each matchup with play (1) game to 500 pts or 3 sets (whichever occurs first) to determine the team to advance from each conference to the Semifinals.
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Semifinals (single elimination) ~ 1 hour
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• Teams who advance to the Semifinals will play (1) single elimination match to determine who advances to the Finals.
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All Semifinals matches will be played to 500 pts or 3 sets (whichever occurs first).
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Finals (single elimination) ~ 1 hour
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• Teams who advance to the Finals will play (1) winner-take-all match to determine who wins the tournament and relevant prizes.
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All Finals matches will be played to 500 pts or 3 sets (whichever occurs first).
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64
Teams
Qualifying Round
3 matches guaranteed
Round-Robin
16
Teams
Quarterfinals
Win 2 matches to advance
Single Elimination
4
Teams
Semifinals
Win 1 match to advance
Single Elimination
2
Teams
Finals
Winner - take - all
Single Elimination
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