How will the events work?
Five separate events will comprise National Pickleball Day 2026 at Kerry Park!
In the round robins, each player will partner with every other player for a total of 11 games played using rally scoring to 13 points. There are separate divisions for men and women and for players rated 3.0 to 3.49 and above 3.5+.
The afternoon ladder will follow a king's court format where players are randomly assigned to a court. After each game, winners move up a court and split up while losers move down a court a split up.
Schedule of Events
| 8:30 am | Registration Opens |
| 9:00 to 10:30 am | Men's 3.0 to 3.49 Round Robin (3 courts)
Women's 3.0 to 3.49 Round Robin (3 courts) |
| 11:00am to 12:30pm | Men's 3.5+ Round Robin
Women's 3.5+ Round Robin |
| 1:00 to 2:30 pm | Co-Ed Ladder |
Can I make a day of it?
Absolutely! Super keen and highly energetic participants are welcome to register in one of the rated round robins plus the co-ed ladder.
But even if you're not playing, there will be lots of great pickleball to watch and plenty of time to visit with old friends while also meeting some new ones.
Remember our otherwise perfect facility at Kerry Park is short on both seating and shade, so bring your lawn chairs and umbrellas!
Let's Celebrate!
Join the South Cowichan pickleball community on August 8th to celebrate the fastest growing sport in the world. This year’s events will include four rated round robins (two for women, two for men) and a co-ed ladder.
Everyone is welcome to join the fun, no SCPC membership necessary!
What can I win?
In addition to unlimited fame, glory, and bragging rights, top scoring players will receive one of an excellent selection of prizes generously donated by local businesses who love pickleball (and pickleball players) as much as we do. Check out the growing list of sponsors below and show them some love!