About Paddle Royale
Saturday, March 29, 2025
Rally at Sherwood Village, Mississauga
Round-Robin Knockout
Big Dills (Beginners):
Registration Open: 7:30AM
Beginner's Clinic 8:30AM
Game Play: 9AM-1PM
Pickle Pros (Intermediates)
Registration Open: 12:30PM
Pro Exhibition Clinic: 1:15PM
Game Play: 2PM-6PM
Bring your A-game and relish the opportunity to connect with pickleball enthusiasts while advancing the health of your community.
St. Michael’s Foundation is thrilled to partner with the Ontario Pickleball Academy (they’re kind of a big dill) to make this tournament an unforgettable experience. Get ready for some friendly competition and community spirit!
Tournament Format
- Round-robin knockout with rally scoring*
- Teams consist of 4 players
- Players switch positions every 5 points
- All teams get to play 3 matches, up to 25 points each
- Individual registration fee of $100 per player (includes a t-shirt, food, and drink)
- Individual fundraising target of $500
*How does rally scoring work? Rally scoring is simple: a point is scored after every rally, regardless of which team is serving. This version of pickleball rewards success after each point. If your team wins the rally, you win the point—no matter whether you're serving or returning.
As the tournament progresses, courts will open for social play! That means extra time in the kitchen (without doing dishes) beyond your guaranteed three rounds. Let’s keep the games rolling!
What to Expect
The unexpected. Prepare for a pickleball-palooza. Whether you're smashing it on the court or cheering from the sidelines, Paddle Royale serves up fun for everyone.
- 30-Minute O.P.A. Run Clinic – New to the game? Join the Big Dill beginner bracket and ace the basics with a free 30-minute clinic from the Ontario Pickleball Academy.
- Pro Exhibition Game – Dill-ighted to see the pros in action? Watch the pros serve up some serious skill in an epic exhibition match.
- Onsite Activations & Activities – Relish in interactive surprises throughout the event.
- Live DJ – Volly to vibes with a live DJ spinning top tracks all day.
- Food & Beverages – Refuel with refreshing drinks and dill-icious food.
Divisions
- 32 team slots open in this division
- Tournament timing: Morning
- Players in the range of 1.0-3.0
- 32 team slots open in this division
- Tournament timing: Afternoon
- Players over 3.5
Need help figuring out your team’s rating? Click here to learn more.
Format and timing subject to change based on registration.
Fundraising
Help us smash our goal of $200,000!
Spectator tickets are $25.
Contests
Highest Individual Fundraiser
Are you ready to ace your fundraising game? In our "Serving Up Support" challenge, we’re rewarding players who raise the most funds for St. Michael's and Providence. Will you smash our fundraising records? The top individual fundraiser will earn the title of "Grand Slam Supporter" and receive a 3 night stay for two at the Verandah Antigua + a $1,000 VISA gift card to put towards your flight. Every dollar counts, so let’s rally together!
Winning Team
The "Paddle Royale Champions Match" is basically like Wimbledon. But cooler. And more intense. Tournament winners not only take home the coveted title of "Paddle Royale Rulers of the Court" but also win RALLY court time, a $100 gift card to the pro shop, and a Myoflex gift basket! Compete through rounds of intense play, showcasing your best dinks, drops, and dives. Who will reign supreme in this pickleball battle? There will be one prize awarded per division.
Best Team Costume
Get ready to serve up some style in our "Dill-ightful Disguises" contest! Gather your team of four and come dressed in the most creative costumes. Do you have what it takes to be crowned costume champs? Enter your team into the competition at registration. The winners will be announced after the championship game! Winners will each receive a $50 gift card to any Cadillac Fairview Shopping Centre! There will be one prize awarded per division.
Questions?
Thank You To Our Fundraising Committee!
Tanya Baker
Dave Dutton
Jennifer Trieu
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