Pickleball Tournament
We are excited to offer our first community indoor pickleball tournament on Saturday, April 12 at Western Michigan University's Student Recreation Center. The tournament is designed for 3.0 - 3.5 skill level players.
Divisions & Schedule
- 8 a.m. - Men's doubles
- 10:30 a.m. - Mixed doubles (men & women)
- 1 p.m. - Women's doubles
Tournament Format
Teams will be divided into two pools of seven teams each. All teams in the pool will play each other one time. Games will be 10 minutes in length, or the first team to 11 points. Following pool play, teams will be seeded and placed into a single-elimination bracket. For bracket play, it will be first to 11 points, win by two and cap of 13. There is no time limit on the bracket-play games.
For tournament questions, please contact Kyle Belback, Assistant Director for Intramural Sports & Climbing Wall.
Registration
To register, please complete the form below. Each person on the team must complete their own form. If you are registering for multiple divisions, you must complete a form for each division as well. Once you complete your registration form, you will be provided a link to make your payment online. After we receive a registration form and payment for both players, your team will be confirmed for the tournament.
Saturday, April 12
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Entry Fees
- $35 per person per division
- $25 for WMU students (per person per division)
Registration Deadline:
Wednesday, April 9
Refund Policy
If there are fewer than five teams registered in a division by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, participants will be notified and issued a refund. Otherwise, no refunds will be issued.
FAQs
The players already have a solid understanding of the game and exhibit consistent control over their shots. They can execute a variety of strokes, including dinks, volleys, and drives, with reasonable accuracy. At this level, the pickleball players are beginning to develop strategic awareness, often thinking two or three shots ahead. They can sustain longer rallies and effectively anticipate their opponents’ moves.
Their footwork is more refined, allowing for better positioning and quicker reactions. While they may still have occasional errors, their overall consistency and shot placement are much improved. Players at the 3.5 level are often competitive in local tournaments and can adapt their play style to different opponents and conditions.
The tournament ball will be a Franklin X-26.
If you do not have a partner or need assistance finding one, please contact the tournament director, Kyle Belback.
