Important Reminders
72 Teams, 144 Participants, 8 hours, 12 courts, 12 champions
This is a challenge for our Markham Pickleball Club. Let’s fill the 144 spaces with our members
Entry Fee – Minimum donation - $40.00 per participant to Markham Food Bank https://www.canadahelps.org/en...
A co-ed team may consist of two men or two women or one man and one woman.
Co-Ed Tournament Event Details
Date & Time – Saturday, July 18, 2026 08:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Check-in – Session 1 – 8:00 a.m.
Check-in - Session 2 - 1:00 p.m.
Eligibility – Anyone who loves pickleball, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, skill level, region of living, walk of life, etc. is welcome to register to play in the tournament. Members are encouraged to register early to not miss out.
Format – up to 72 co-ed doubles teams (144 players max) The teams will be ranked by adding the DUPR skill levels together to form an aggregated team rating.
For example:
Player Player A 2.355 + Player B 2.725 = Team Rating 5.080
OR
Player C 3.735 DUPR + Player D 3.95 DUPR = Team Rating 7.730.
The tournament directors will sort the ranked teams from highest to lowest and establish pools with 6. Competition will be against teams/players with a similar skill level. A draw will be made 24 - 48 hours prior to the event to establish the order of play in each pool.
Session 1, teams 72 to 37 will start at 8:30 a.m. sharp.
Session 2, teams 36 to 1 will start at 1:30 p.m.
Competition Rules – as approved by USPA, matches will NOT be refereed but we will have court monitors to help with rules (and scoring if necessary)
Prizes: Gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded to the first, second and third place teams.
We look forward to seeing everyone.
Venue
About Markham Foodbank
Markham Food Bank
Our club has set a goal to raise over $30,000. All funds raised will be donated to the Markham Food Bank. The excerpt below best describes their need:
“Nearly 40 per cent of Ontario food banks have reduced the amount of food they provide to clients as they struggle to keep up with escalating demand, a new report says.
"While food banks are doing their best to keep doors open and shelves full, the unprecedented need for food bank support has outpaced their capacity and the resources available to deliver these services," the report says.
— Sarah Petz · CBC News Last Updated: December 4, 2024
Markham Food Bank is a
local registered non-profit charity with a mission to alleviate food
insecurity for community members. With the help of volunteers and
donations, the Markham Food Bank offers food supplies and other basic
necessities to those in need. Serving over 1,000 individuals every
month, they strive to create a welcoming environment of fairness and
equality for everyone who walks through their doors.
Please give generously! DONATE a minimum of $40.00:
https://www.canadahelps.org/en...
Remember, two anonymous donors will match donations up to $5,000!