🍻 Miller Lite Can In Hand Pickleball Tournament

Divisions:

Lite Dinkers — for social, recreational, or newer players.

Heavy Hitters — for advanced, competitive players who want a real challenge (and still want to hold that can!).

Format

Social - Doubles Play

Open - no male-to-female ratio requirement

Pool play → Single‑elimination bracket

🎯 Basic Rules

Can In Hand:

Each player must hold a full or partially full Miller Lite or other beverage of choice in their non-dominant hand during play.

You cannot set the drink down or switch hands mid-point.

One-Handed Play:

You must hit the ball and serve using only the hand not holding your drink.

Drops, spills, or accidental double-handing results in loss of point.

Spillage Penalty:

If you spill more than a sip’s worth at once, the point goes to your opponent.

Serving:

Standard pickleball rules apply for serving—underhand, below the waist, behind the baseline.

Scoring:

Pool play games are played to 15, win by 1. 

Best 2 out of 3 games to 11 points, win by 2, for bracket rounds.

Equipment:

Standard paddles and outdoor balls.

Cold can of Miller Lite or other beverage of your choice!

Substitution:

Players can swap out for a fresh drink only between games or at an agreed break.

🏆 Prizes

Champions for each division win prizes and bragging rights.

📌 Sportsmanship

Keep it lighthearted — it’s all about fun, laughs, and a cold Miller Lite.

Play fair, drink responsibly, and have fun!