This incredible pickleball complex features 26 dedicated pickleball courts and is a desirable venue in the Denver area. We loved these courts so much last year that we decided to come back for a second. We will have grandstand seating, a beer garden, and vendor booths. This pickleball tournament is shaping up to be the best yet.

Play Format: As part of our continued commitment to enhancing the player experience, the 2025 RMC will use a modified Round-Robin playing format. The RR format ensures players an increase in the guaranteed number of matches and reduced wait time between matches. The following summarizes how the events will be run.

BRACKETS WITH FIVE OR FEWER TEAMS

• Teams will play in a round-robin format.
• The number of teams in the bracket determines the number of matches to be played. (e.g., If five teams are in the bracket, each team will play four matches.)
• Matches are one game to 15; win by 2
• Winners are determined by the total number of matches won.
• Tie breaks will be determined using IFP guidelines (see below).
• The medal round will include the top two teams competing for gold and the second two teams for bronze.
• The medal matches will use a best of three games, to 11, (win by 2) format.

BRACKETS WITH SIX OR SEVEN TEAMS

• Teams will play in a round-robin format.
• The number of teams in the bracket determines the number of matches to be played. (e.g., If seven teams are in the bracket, each team will play six matches.)
• Matches are one game to 11; win by 2
• Winners are determined by the total number of matches won.
• Tie breaks will be determined using IFP guidelines (see below).
• The medal round will include the top two teams competing for gold and the second two teams for bronze.
• The medal matches will use a best of three games, to 11, (win by 2) format.

BRACKETS WITH EIGHT OR MORE TEAMS:

• Teams will be divided into pools and compete in a round-robin format. Each team plays one game, to 15 (win by 2), against the other teams in that pool.
• Team placement in pools will be based on seeding, using a player's skill ratings. For example: in a two pool event with ten players, the top seed will be placed in Pool 1 and second seed placed in Pool 2, followed by alternating pool placement throughout the draw.
• Tie breaks will be determined using IFP guidelines (see below).
• Each pool's top two winning teams will advance to a playoff round.
• The playoff round will match the top team from each pool playing against the second place team from the other pool. Playoff round matches will use a single game, to 15 (win by 2) format. The playoff round for brackets with three or more pools will include a seeded bracket to determine the teams playing in the medal round.
• Winners from the playoff matches will compete in a gold medal match.
• Second place teams will compete in the bronze medal match.
• The medal matches will use a best of three games, to 11, (win by 2) format.

HEAD TO HEAD TIEBREAKER (IFP):

• First tie-breaker: head-head matches won
• Second tie-breaker is the point differential of all games played.
• Third tie-breaker: head-to-head point differential of all games played
• Fourth tie-breaker: point differential against the next-highest team.
• (e.g., If the teams are tied for second, use point differentials against the first-place team.)

Medal Match FORMAT will be Single Elimination i.e. NO COME AROUND IF THE BRACKET IS COMBINED, ONLY ONE SET OF MEDALS IS AWARDED TO THE TOP THREE (3) PLAYERS/TEAMS OF THE COMBINED BRACKET. 

Age/Skill Brackets: Age Groups 12+, 35+, 50+, 65+ (Players age as of 12/31/2025) Skill Levels: 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0+

Events: All bracket levels will include competition in Singles (Ladies and Men's), Doubles (Ladies and Men's), and Mixed Doubles.

Tournament Ball: Franklin X-40

Medal / Awards:

Tournament Fees: $85 player registration / $35 per event

Registration: The tournament will be accepting on-line registration ONLY. Players must do so through Pickleball Tournaments.

Registration closes on June 8, 2025.

Payments & Waivers: All payments and waivers MUST be paid and signed when registering. 

NO REFUND POLICY - CANCELLATION DEADLINE: Withdrawals before May 1st, 2025, will receive a refund of all fees paid less a $35 cancellation fee and non-refundable Pickleball Brackets service fee of $5 per event. Withdrawals must be submitted via email to the tournament registration desk before the Cancellation Deadline of May 1st to receive a refund. No refunds or credits will be given for any reason after the CANCELLATION DEADLINE unless a Registration & Weather Insurance Policy has been purchased from Rocky Mountain Pickleball. This includes medical, travel issues, and partner withdrawals. No other policies will provide player coverage for the Rocky Mountain Championships.--The Pickleball Brackets Software Fee is non-refundable as stated on the checkout--During your initial registration, you may choose to purchase the Registration & Weather Insurance. See the policy for specific coverage details.

Player Warmup: Courts will be available each day prior to beginning of match play and as available throughout each day. Tournament play will begin at 8:00 AM. Depending upon tournament scheduling and court availability, RMP is working to ensure a limited number of practice courts will be available for player warmup. Players will be afforded pre-match warmup time using typical USAPA referred guidelines.

DUPR Info: RMC 25 is using DUPR to determine player skill ratings and seeding. When registering, a player's DUPR will determine the minimum skill level at which they may compete. Under the RMC registration guidelines, players may play up in skill level. If a player needs to establish a DUPR account, Rocky Mountain Pickleball urges them to set one up before competing in RMC 25 and include their account number during registration. If needed, use this link:(dashboard.dupr.com/signup). RMC 25 match results will be forwarded to and included in players' DUPR accounts.

Tournament Play Schedule: