The Pickle Ball
Registration closed
Ended March 3, 2026
Events
Format: Set Partner Round Robin
Price: Price range: $20.00 through $60.00 / Player (must register and pay as a team)
- 1st Division: $60.00
- 2nd Division: $20.00
- 3rd Division: $20.00
Description
Mark your calendars for March 7–8, 2026 at the South Walton Pickleball Courts (behind Dune Lakes Elementary) for two days of community, competition, and all-around pickleball fun — all benefiting the Neurodiversity Resource of the Panhandle! All proceeds will benefit the neurodiverse community all along the Panhandle by supporting the Financial Aid program which helps families pay for the much needed diagnostic and therapeutic care they deserve. Learn more, http://www.neurodiversefl.org. Registration includes one event with a minimum of 4 matches, a tournament t-shirt and swag bag; $20 per additional event. Shirt size is guaranteed if you register prior to February 7, 2026. Teams must register in the skill level of the highest rated player and/or age bracket of the youngest player. Your age is determined by your age on 12.31.25. Ratings for this tournament are considered as follows: Low-intermediate (2.7-3.4), Intermediate (3.2-3.9) and Advanced (3.7-4.4) Gender skill/age levels will play on the opposing day of the Mixed Doubles of the same skill/age level so you will only be participating in 1 event per day. To register, you will need a Swish account. You can only register as a team; have partner information available upon registration. There will be a wait list. If you are without partner, please send your information and interest and we will match you with a partner if one becomes available. There is no guarantee of entry until the partnership is registered. Please follow the Facebook page for additional information and updates.
Rules
Start times will be emailed 24-48 hours prior to the event.
Each bracket will have 2 pools; pools will be randomly selected; each team will play each team in their pool to 11, win by 2. The top 2 teams in each pool will advance to the championship rounds. The bottom 2 teams in each pool will continue to play a fun, consolation round. In the semi-finals, the winners of each pool will play the 2nd place team in the other pool. The winners of these games will play for 1st and 2nd place. The semi-finals losers will compete for 3rd place. Final placements will determine the top 3 teams.
Teams will have access to a limited number of courts prior to their match for warm-up. We will be using DUPR and Florida Team Pickleball League rating where applicable. All matches will follow USA Pickleball rules. Franklin X40 balls will be provided for the tournament.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
There will be a 50% refund if cancelled on or before February 7th. There will be no refunds after February 7th. Please note, significant weather delays may modify the format. No refunds will be issued for weather related adjustments. The tournament will not be rescheduled for weather related adjustments.
