Questions, answered.

Register on Maincourt or click any “Register on Maincourt” button on our site. You'll create a Maincourt account (free), select your division, and pay the entry fee. We strongly recommend downloading the Maincourt mobile app to complete your registration. The flow is significantly smoother than the desktop site.

Registration closes September 19, one week before the tournament. Some divisions may close earlier if they fill up, so don't wait if you're set on a specific division.

All DUPR-rated divisions are $60 per player. The OPEN divisions (Men's Doubles OPEN and Singles OPEN) are $110 per player. Pricing is per player, so doubles teams pay $120 for rated divisions or $220 for OPEN divisions. A small Maincourt platform fee is added at checkout.

Registration is online-only and closes September 19. We can't accept walk-ups on tournament day.

Divisions are first-come, first-served. If a division fills, you can either join a different division you're eligible for or be added to the waitlist. We'll contact you if a spot opens.

Each division corresponds to a DUPR rating range. Creating a DUPR account is required to play in our tournaments, and it's free. If you don't have a rating yet, that's fine. Just register for the division you think fits best, and your DUPR rating will be established after the tournament based on your match results.

You can register for a division at or above your DUPR rating. We don't allow players to play down (e.g., a 4.5 player playing in a 3.5 division).

Players without a DUPR rating are welcome. Pick whichever division you honestly feel matches your level. Your DUPR rating will be established after the tournament based on your match results. If you're unsure, contact us at zztpickleball@gmail.com and we'll help you find the right fit.

Check the schedule on the Golden Hour page before registering for multiple divisions. Each division plays in a specific wave, so overlapping wave times mean you can't play both.

OPEN divisions are for elite players regardless of DUPR rating, with 1st place cash of $1,000 (Men's Doubles OPEN) and $600 (Singles OPEN). Rated divisions are DUPR-rated, so your match results contribute to your official rating, and they pay cash to 1st place too. OPEN matches are NOT submitted to DUPR.

You and your partner register together. If you don't have a partner, DM us @zztpickleball on Instagram. We'll try to connect you with someone, but we can't guarantee it.

Doubles teams play in the division matching the higher-rated partner's DUPR rating.

Each division runs two pools of five into an eight-team playoff bracket. Pool play guarantees every team a minimum of 4 matches, and teams that make the gold-medal final play up to 7 matches total. Every division starts and finishes inside its assigned 2.5-hour wave, with play running 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM both days.

We provide balls at the venue. All matches use the Lifetime LT Pro 48 Pickleball.

Any USA-P or UPA approved paddle is permitted. Bring your own paddle.

No formal dress code. Athletic wear, court shoes.

In the event of inclement weather that prevents safe play, the tournament will be rescheduled to a future date. We'll communicate any schedule changes via email and Instagram.

Check in at least 30 minutes before your wave's scheduled start time. If your wave is at 10am, arrive by 9:30am.

The tournament takes place at Better at Pickleball, the dedicated pickleball area within the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, CA. We'll send a venue map and parking instructions one week before the tournament.

Free parking is available at the Olympic Training Center.

Bring your paddle, water bottle, court shoes, sunscreen, a towel, and snacks. We provide balls and medals/gear for podium finishers.

Light snacks will be available throughout the day. Food and drink vendors will be announced closer to the event.

Bring family and friends. Spectators are welcome at no cost.

Every podium finisher (gold, silver, bronze) across all 16 divisions takes home a 002 medal and branded 002 gear. First place in every division also wins cash.

Golden Hour pays out $4,000 in cash, with 1st place taking cash in every division: $1,000 for Men's Doubles OPEN, $600 for Singles OPEN, $300 for Women's Doubles 4.5+ and Mixed Doubles 4.5+, and $150 for all other divisions.

$1,000 cash for Men's Doubles OPEN 1st place. $600 cash for Singles OPEN 1st place.

Prize payouts reflect full 10-team divisions. Smaller brackets may result in reduced payouts. We'll communicate any changes after registration closes on September 19.

All non-OPEN divisions are DUPR-rated. Match results from these divisions will be submitted to DUPR within 7 days of the tournament. OPEN division results are NOT submitted to DUPR.

Joining the club helps you track our tournaments, connect with other 002 players, and access club-specific match data.

002 is run by Andrew and Octavio, two players who wanted a high-quality, competitive local tournament scene in San Diego. Learn more on our About page.

Our first tournament was The First Serve (May 2026), followed by Heat Wave (July 2026). Golden Hour (September 2026) is our third. More tournaments planned for 2026 and beyond.

Sign up for our email list (on the home page footer), follow @zztpickleball on Instagram, or join our DUPR club to stay connected.

Visit the Partnerships page for details, or email zztpickleball@gmail.com with “Sponsorship Inquiry” in the subject.