Grace Community Academy of Columbia Inc

LXCL:Players can sign up individually ($20) or as a team (capped at $60).

Individual Player Registration

Team Registration

LXCL:GCA, CCNE, and PAC students and family members can sign up individually ($8) or as a family (capped at $30).

Individual GCA Student or Family Member Player

GCA Student or Family Team

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Serve, rally, and connect at our Pickleball Cup 🎾—a fun way to support Grace Community Academy’s commitment to strong academics, Christian character, and community. Your registration directly supports teacher pay and provides a place for students to learn, grow, and serve others. Bring family and friends, enjoy friendly competition, and know every game played helps our students thrive. 📍Please complete the form below so we can plan courts, brackets, and refreshments. There will be two options for tournament day play:  Team Mixer Tournament:  A competitive tournament with a grand prize including the GCA Pickleball Cup, $100, a free round of play at 24 Hour Pickleball, and a Trader Joe's gift basket. Teams will consist of up to 6 players.  If players are signing up separately, please include the team name on your registration. Family and Fun Mixer: Families and players who are not competing in the Team Mixer Tournament will be able to play in teams or individually in free play games.  24 Hour Pickleball Team Mixer Tournament OverviewA simple guide for players, captains, and first-time participants This is a team mixer rather than a fixed-partner tournament. Each round, teams send one player to the court, and that player is paired with someone from another team for that round only. At a glance• The event has two divisions: Competitive and Fun.• Each division has 8 teams and uses 2 courts.• Teams may roster 1 to 6 players.• At the start of each round, every team chooses 1 player to represent it.• That player is paired with a player from another team for that round only.• Each match features 4 teams: 2 teams form one mixed pair and 2 other teams form the opposing mixed pair.• Each team earns the same number of points that its mixed pair scores in that round.• All matches use rally scoring to a point goal set for the event based on time and total rounds. <table><tbody><tr><td>Simple example: Team A sends one player and Team B sends one player. Those two players become partners for that round. If they score 13 points, Team A earns 13 points, and Team B earns 13 points.</td></tr></tbody></table> How one round works1. Each team decides which player will represent it for the round.2. The posted round sheet shows who that player is partnered with and who they will play against.3. Two teams form one mixed pair, and two other teams form the opposing mixed pair.4. When the match ends, each team records the number of points scored by the mixed pair their player was on. One-round example• Team A and Team B are paired together and score 13 points.• Team C and Team D are paired together and score 9 points.• Standings for that round: Team A = 13, Team B = 13, Team C = 9, Team D = 9. Match format and scoring• All matches use rally scoring, so a point is awarded on every rally.• The organizer chooses the point goal for the event. The goal may vary depending on the number of rounds and the total time available.• A round time cap may also be used. If time expires, the current rally is finished and the score is recorded.• The point goal and any time cap should be announced before play begins.Common questions<table><tbody><tr><td>Question</td><td>Answer</td></tr><tr><td>Do I sign up with a fixed partner?</td><td>No. Partners change from round to round based on the posted schedule.</td></tr><tr><td>I am new to pickleball. Can I still play?</td><td>Yes. The Fun division is designed to be more beginner-friendly and social.</td></tr><tr><td>What if my team has more than 2 players?</td><td>That is fine. Teams can rotate which player represents them each round.</td></tr><tr><td>Can someone sub in during a game?</td><td>No. Substitutions should happen between rounds, not during a live game.</td></tr><tr><td>What should I bring?</td><td>Athletic shoes, water, and a paddle if you have one. Extra paddles may be available, but bringing your own is best.</td></tr><tr><td>How do we know who plays with whom each round?</td><td>The posted round sheet shows the partner and opponent assignments. Your team only needs to decide which player to send.</td></tr></tbody></table>This format is meant to be easy to follow, social for newer players, and competitive enough to keep every round meaningful.

Grace Community Academy of Columbia Inc

Pickleball Cup

4590 Augusta Rd

Individual Player Registration

$20

Team Registration

$60

Individual GCA Student or Family Member Player

$8

GCA Student or Family Team

$30