Paradise Park now has 4 pickleball courts, thanks to the Lions Club!
Thursday, Aug 27, 2026
6-8pm Parent/Adult & Youth Division (one player must be 14 or younger)
6-8pm Beginners Division
8-9:30pm Intermediate Division
Parent/Adult & Youth Division: One player must be a 14-year-old or younger as of August 22, 2024.
Beginner Division: 2.5 skill rating – This player has limited experience. Can Sustain a short rally with players of equal ability. Basic ability to keep score. If you don’t know your ranking you are probably a beginner.
Intermediate/Advanced Division: 3.0 skill rating or higher
Don’t know your rating? Click on this link to determine your ranking https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/tournament-player-ratings/player-skill-rating-definitions/
Bracket Type: Double Elimination Team bracket w/consolation finals.
Random draw to place teams in Bracket. Computer-generated with Challonge Tournament Creator (https://challonge.com/)
Average time per game - About 15- 20 minutes
First to 15 (win by one - due to time)
*Finals (2 out of 3, first to 11, win by 2)
Team Make-up
Teams can be mixed, all male, or all female.
- One team member must have ties to Paradise/Avon
- Born and raised in Paradise/Avon.
- Currently living in Paradise/Avon.
Self-Officiated
- If you can’t tell = It’s in.
- Honesty rule - The side the ball lands on is the team that makes the call.
- Kitchen rules can be called by either side. Very rarely called unless it’s blatant & habitual.
Registration
Use button below to register before August 19.
Enter name of both team members and their ability *Both Name and Skill level are required
-Novice 2.0 Skill rating or below
-Beginner 2.5 Skill Rating
-Intermediate 3.0 Skill Rating
-Advanced 4.0 Skill Rating or above
Check the box to assure you have a tie to Paradise/Avon (raised here, or current resident)
Contact information: Phone and Email *Necessary to get information about the tournament.
Please bring your own Paddles.
Questions: Call or text Craig Dart at 770-0831