Vinton Lions Club 2nd Annual Doubles Pickleball Tournament – Battle for the Paddle - T-SHIRT DEADLINE IS APRIL 27th - T-SHIRTS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AFTER THIS DATE!
Date & Time:
🗓 Saturday, May 9, 2026 | ⏰ 8 AM – 4 PM

📢 Limited Spots Available – Register Early!

Tournament Locations:
📍 BL Anderson/Vinton Lions Park (Corner of 13th Street & 8th Avenue)
📍 VPRD Skate Center

About the Tournament:
Join us for a fun, fundraising, recreational round-robin doubles tournament! This non-sanctioned event is open to participants who are high school students and older. Categorized by skill level.

Divisions (Choose Your Skill Level)
🔹 Beginner (2.0-2.5) – Newer players developing basic skills such as consistent serves, dinking, and positioning.
🔹 Intermediate (2.75-3.25) – Players with solid fundamentals, improved control, and strategic shot selection.
🔹 Competitive (3.5+) – Experienced players with advanced shot execution, strong court awareness, and strategic play.

Entry Fee:
💰 $60 per team (before April 26, 2026)
 REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ON MAY 3, 2026 
✅ Includes: Lunch & Official Tournament T-Shirt (Food will be available at BL Anderson/Vinton Lions Park - lunch will include a choice of Hamburger, Tenderloin, or Hot Dog and a choice of Beverage)

If a division does not have enough teams, the Tournament Director may adjust the format.

Format & Scoring:
✅ Round-robin format | Self-officiated event
✅ One game to 11 (win by 2) OR 20-minute timed matches (best score wins)
✅ Switch sides when the first team reaches 6 points
✅ Matches start promptly at 8 AM, with 25-minute intervals between games
✅ Championship matches (best 2 out of 3, untimed, played at BL Anderson/Vinton Lions Park)

🎖 Awards: Medals awarded for 1st and 2nd place in each division.

In case of bad weather, all activities will be held in the Skating Rink (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM) on May 9th. The Game format may be adjusted to accommodate one location.

Additional Details:
📜 Rules: USA Pickleball Association – usapickleball.org

Proceeds Benefit:
Vinton Lions Club Foundation–Supporting Vinton-Shellsburg High School Scholarships

💙 Join us for a day of competition, camaraderie, and community support!