Base Points
Base Points (Guaranteed)
Base Points are earned the moment you nominate an event.
$25 Events: Start at 50 base points and increase by 12.5 points for every person who nominates.
$50 Events: Start at 100 base points and increase by 25 points for every person who nominates the same event.
Example:
1 nominator = 100 pts
2 nominators = 125 pts
3 nominators = 150 pts (all 3 get 150)
$25 Events: Start at 50 base points and increase by 12.5 points for every person who nominates.
Total Points = Base Points + Performance Points
Performance Points
These points are earned by scoring during matches or open play.
$25 Events: 2 points per rally point
PMB counts up to 10 matches
PMB counts 11 rally points per match (max 110 rally points per nomination)
$50 Events: 4 points per rally point
Total Points = Base Points + Performance Points
Why Points Matter
Your total points determine your leaderboard ranking, event seeding, and qualification for major PMB events.
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How/Where Do I Earn Points?
Nominate any competitive pickleball game for Pickle Money Ball points — including:
- Weekly matches
- League series
- Weekend tournaments
- Open Play
As long as you nominate before you play, you’re earning points that count toward your Virtual Sports Qualifier (VSQ) leaderboard.
How Much Does A Nomination Cost?
| Division | Price | Eligible Games | Description |
| Division 1 | $50 | Tournaments and leagues | Higher point scale. Best for tournament and league play. |
| Division 2 | $25 | Weekly matches or local games | Great for consistent players to build steady points. |
You can nominate individual weekly matches for $25 to earn additional points and climb the leaderboard.
You can nominate a league once for $50 and earn points across the full series.
How Are Points Awarded?
Nominations Unlock the Point Scale
The total number of nominations determines how many places earn points.
Example: If 32 players nominate, points are awarded down to 32nd place among those who nominate.
Performance Multiplies Points
Finishing higher earns more points.
Ties split the total points for tied positions evenly.
Consolation Points
Every nomination earns 100 base points just for participating.
Doubles Play
One of you can nominate for points, but you both won’t earn points unless each of you nominates.
Explanation Graph
| Category | Division 1 | Division 2 |
| Nomination Fee | $50 | $25 |
| Eligible Games | Weekend tournaments, leagues | Weekly matches |
| Base Points | Higher | Lower |
| Bonus Points Available | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Consolation Points | 100 | 50 |
POINTS EXAMPLES
OPEN PLAY (8 Nominators)
Base points = 137.5
High Volume Player
- Matches: 9
- Points: 99
- Bonus: 99 × 2 = 198
- Total = 335.5
Low Volume Player
- Matches: 3
- Points: 27
- Bonus: 27 × 2 = 54
- Total = 191.5
TOURNAMENT (2 Nominators)
Base points = 125
Tournament Champion
- Matches: 9
- Points: 99
- Bonus: 99 × 4 = 396
- Total = 521
Early Exit
- Matches: 3
- Points: 18
- Bonus: 18 × 4 = 72
- Total = 197
OPEN PLAY — 4 Nominations (8 Nominators Each)
Each session base: 137.5
| Nomination | Matches | Points | Bonus (2×) | Total |
| #1 | 10 | 110 | 220 | 357.5 |
| #2 | 7 | 63 | 126 | 263.5 |
| #3 | 5 | 42 | 84 | 221.5 |
| #4 | 3 | 27 | 54 | 191.5 |
Total = 1,034 points
TOURNAMENTS — 4 Nominations (2 Nominators Each)
Each tournament base: 125
| Nomination | Matches | Points | Bonus (4×) | Total |
| #1 | 10 | 110 | 440 | 565 |
| #2 | 8 | 88 | 352 | 477 |
| #3 | 5 | 55 | 220 | 345 |
| #4 | 3 | 18 | 72 | 197 |
Total = 1,584 points