March 26: Ironwood Ridge and Canyon del Oro (9 a.m.)
Ironwood Ridge hosted the first pairs invitational in the country in 2016 with that initial CatBox Classic taking place on the campus of the University of Arizona. Ironwood Ridge and Canyon del Oro will host the CatBox Classic this year with the Wildcats hosting the Pac-12 South Invitational this weekend.
Ironwood Ridge will host the OPEN DIVISION (16 teams) which will consist of the top pairs from the participating schools and the SELECT DIVISION (16 teams).
Canyon del Oro will host the CLUB DIVISION (32 teams).
POOL PLAY
Each match will be one set to 21 (cap at 25) and teams will be given 1 timeout; no technical timeout.
BRACKET PLAY
Each playoff match will be one set to 21 (no cap) and a technical timeout; each team will be given 1 timeout.
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