TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE:

This tournament features gender and mixed doubles competition. Teams are organized into brackets based on age and skill. All brackets are limited to 8 teams maximum, divided into 2 pools of 4. Each pool will play the other teams in their pool round robin style, guaranteeing each team at least 3 matches. The top team in each pool will then challenge each other for Gold and Silver medals.

All games are played to 11 points, win by 1.

BRACKETS:

Brackets are based on age and skill. Skill levels are 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0+. Age divisions are All Ages and Senior 60+.

Each team must play at the skill level of the higher rated player and the age of the younger player. We will be using self-rating: PLEASE BE COURTEOUS TO OTHERS AND ACCURATELY RATE YOURSELF. Age is calculated as of 10/31/2025. No matches at this tournament will have referees. This tournament is not sanctioned by the USAPA. This is not a DUPR event.

If you are not sure about your skill rating, use the USA Pickleball definitions as guidance: https://usapickleball.org/player-skill-rating-definitions/

This year we are featuring a special all ages, all skill levels media bracket - for members of the media only. Please do not register for this bracket unless you are a media person who has been authorized by the tournament director.Please note: Tournament format and brackets are subject to change based on registrations and as necessary by the Tournament Director.

REGISTRATION:

Tournament registration fee is $30 and each bracket is $20.

For example, a player who registers for women’s doubles only will pay $50, while one who registers for both women’s doubles and mixed doubles will pay $70.

Registration opens August 1 and concludes October 24. Registration and payment is online through pickleballden.com only; there will be no mail-in or in-person registration at the tournament.

Players who register and pay but do not have a partner at the registration deadline will not be refunded.

Because of the tournament structure, there are a limited number of spots available in each bracket. Once those spots are filled, you may still register and be put on the waiting list. Waitlist players will not pay fees until they are moved into an active bracket.

TOURNAMENT SHIRTS:

All players will receive a tournament shirt (you must register by October 10 to receive a shirt) and a souvenir goodie bag. You will be asked to select a shirt option when you register. Sizing information is available at registration.

REGISTERING YOUR PARTNER:

After you submit your registration payment, you can use the Invite Partner button at the bottom of your confirmation to invite your partner to register (you will need their name and email address). You will be asked to pick the bracket, then enter the identifying information. If you are registered for two brackets, you just repeat the process for the second bracket. Your partner can then use the invitation to register and be matched up with you.

You can also select a partner at a later date by logging into your PickleballDen account and using the Invite Partner option.

If you need help registering your partner, reach out to the tournament director at [email protected]

SILENT AUCTION and RAFFLE PRIZE DRAWINGS:

Pickled for Parkinsons will feature a silent auction and on-site raffle. All auction and raffle items have been donated for this event. Additional details will be provided as the event gets closer.

SCHEDULE:
The event will run from 8am - 3pm (approximately), with the first division play beginning around 8:30am after our opening ceremonies. We will run women's doubles first, followed by mixed doubles, followed by men's doubles. Raffle drawings will take place multiple times during the day. More precise report times will be made available prior to the event once the brackets are finalized.

Please note that due to community restrictions, there is no play allowed prior to 8am.

ABOUT THE FACILITY:

Tarpon Tennis & Pickleball Club is an outdoor facility with 4 dedicated courts with permanent nets and 4 temporary courts with portable nets. Ample free parking is available, however carpooling is encouraged.

There is limited spectator seating. Feel free to bring lawn chairs if you want to sit, relax, and watch the games.

In the event of inclement weather, Sunday November 2 is the designated rain date. If that day is rained out as well, we will reschedule the event.