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The Bob Martin Invitational: Celebrating the Roots of Pickleball in Chico

June 12 - 14, 2026

Registration closed

Ended June 8, 2026

DUPR Rated

Address

Chico Pickle & Pong

424 Otterson Drive, Chico, CA 95928, United States of America

Events

Format: Set Partner Pool Play + Single Elimination Bracket

Price: $55.00 / Player (must register and pay as a team)

Tournament Host

Darrin Yoder

Description

The Bob Martin Invitational: Celebrating the Roots of Pickleball in Chico is being held to recognize Bob's contributions to the sport of pickleball in the Chico, California and surrounding region. Bob was instrumental in introducing the sport of pickleball to countless people in the area.

Rules

We have added divisions for people aged up to 54 years old in Men's, Women's and Mixed!

Men and Women divisions on Saturday and Mixed on Sunday!

Tentative schedule will be released in time for travel plans. Tournament director may combine brackets as needed, but the intention is to keep the divisions as close to planned as possible.

Please register on CourtReserve and sign Chico Pickle & Pong's waiver at: https://app.courtreserve.com/Online/Portal/Index/15467

Round Robin followed by medal rounds, thanks.

Please reach out with any questions.

Cancellation/Refund Policy

We will be using the Selkirk S1 ball and we thank Selkirk for sponsoring the tournament.

Players

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