2nd Annual Kiwanis Pickleball Tournament
Registration closed
Ended April 15, 2026
Address
Miami Dade College Kendall Campus — Racket Sports Complex
11011 Southwest 104th Street, Kendall, FL 33176, United States of America
Events
Format: Set Partner Pool Play + Single Elimination Bracket
Price: $37.50 / Player (must register and pay as a team)
Description
🏆 2nd Annual Kiwanis Pickleball Tournament
Join us for the 2nd Annual Kiwanis Pickleball Tournament — a fun, community-driven doubles tournament hosted at the Miami Dade College Kendall Campus Racket Sports Complex. Whether you're picking up a paddle for the first time or competing at an advanced level, there's a division for you.
This is more than just a tournament — it's a celebration of community, competition, and a great cause. Enjoy live music, food, drinks, and goodie bags for all participating teams while you compete with friends and meet fellow pickleball players from across South Florida.
📍 Location
Miami Dade College Kendall Campus — Racket Sports Complex
11011 SW 104th Street, Kendall, FL 33176
🎾 Divisions (All Doubles)
• Open Beginner (DUPR suggested rating: 2.0 – 2.99)
• Open Intermediate (DUPR suggested rating: 3.0 – 3.99)
• Open Advanced (DUPR suggested rating: 4.0+)
• Open Women (DUPR suggested rating: Open to all skill levels)
💰 Entry Fee
• $25/player — Early Bird (register by April 1st) | $50/team
• $37.50/player — Standard (April 2nd and after) | $75/team
🏆 PRIZE MONEY
🥇 Advanced — $300
🥇 Intermediate — $200
🥇 Beginner — $100
🥇 Women's — $200
🎉 Event Highlights
• Goodie bags for all participating teams
• Food & drinks available on-site
• Live music all day
• Fun, welcoming atmosphere for all skill levels
• Supporting the Kiwanis of Little Havana community mission
Don't miss South Florida's most fun pickleball event of the spring. Grab your partner and register today — early bird pricing ends April 1st!
Rules
Tournament Format: Set Partner Pool Play followed by Single Elimination Playoffs
SCORING
• All matches are played to 11 points
• Points can only be scored by the serving team
• If the receiving team wins the rally, they earn the serve but do not score a point
• Win by 1 point rule applies — if both teams reach game point (10-10), the next point wins the match. There is no win by 2.
• The server must call the score before each serve (serving team score first, receiving team score second)
SERVE RULES
• The serve must be made underhand with contact below the waist
• The serve must land in the diagonal service court
• One serve attempt per rotation (no second serve)
KITCHEN RULES (NON-VOLLEY ZONE)
• Players may not volley the ball while standing in the kitchen or on the kitchen line
• A player may enter the kitchen to play a ball that has bounced
• Both feet must be completely outside the kitchen before volleying
DOUBLE BOUNCE RULE
• After the serve, both teams must let the ball bounce once before volleying (one bounce on each side)
• After the two-bounce rule is satisfied, either team may volley or play off the bounce
POOL PLAY (GROUP STAGE)
• Each team will play every other team in their pool
• Standings are determined by: (1) Win/Loss record, (2) Point differential, (3) Head-to-head result
• Top teams from each pool advance to the Single Elimination Playoffs based on division size
• Win by 1 point rule applies at game point during pool play
SINGLE ELIMINATION PLAYOFFS
• Teams that advance from Pool Play enter a Single Elimination bracket
• One loss eliminates a team from the tournament
• All playoff matches are played to 11 points
• Win by 1 point rule applies at game point in all playoff rounds including the final
GENERAL RULES
• Teams are responsible for calling their own lines honestly and respectfully
• Disputed calls result in a replay of the point
• Unsportsmanlike conduct may result in a warning, point penalty, or disqualification at the discretion of tournament staff
• All players must check in at least 30 minutes before their first scheduled match
• Late arrivals may result in a forfeit at tournament staff discretion
• USA Pickleball Official Rulebook governs any situation not covered above
EQUIPMENT
• Any USA Pickleball approved paddle is permitted
• Outdoor pickleballs will be provided by the tournament
• Appropriate athletic attire and non-marking court shoes required
Cancellation/Refund Policy
CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
All registration fees are final and non-refundable after April 1, 2026.
If you need to cancel your registration before April 1, 2026, please contact us directly to request a refund. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made on or after April 1, 2026, regardless of circumstance.
In the event the tournament is cancelled or postponed by the organizer, registered teams will be notified promptly and provided options at that time.
