Southern Pickleball Academy

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Battle of the Paddles4th Annual Junior Pickleball TournamentSaturday, May 16, 2026 &middot; 9am &middot; &nbsp;Gregg Park Civic Center *** Register by midnight May 3rd to receive a&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://tinyurl.com/T-shirt-selection" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">free tee-shirt!&nbsp;</a>*** It&#39;s Game Time!Southern Pickleball Academy is thrilled to bring back one of our favorite events of the year! Battle of the Paddles is the perfect opportunity for junior players to test their skills, compete against their peers, and have an absolute blast on the court. Whether your child is a seasoned player or just finding their game, this is the event for them! How It WorksBattle of the Paddles uses a Scramble format &mdash; meaning players rotate partners each game, so everyone gets to meet new people and play with a variety of teammates. Every player is guaranteed at least four games, with individual stats tracked throughout the tournament. Final standings are based on total wins and point differential, with medals awarded to the top three players in each age bracket. It&#39;s competitive, it&#39;s fun, and it&#39;s a great way to grow as a player! Age BracketsPlayers compete within their age group, based on age as of December 31, 2026:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">8&ndash;11&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">12&ndash;15</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">16&ndash;18 (no older than 18 on the day of the tournament)</li></ul>Fun, Fun!To add to the fun, there will be a Cool Outfit Competition for each age division! &nbsp;And special goodies for all players! RegistrationEntry is just $15 per player. Parents complete this online registration form and waiver &mdash; quick and easy! Space is unlimited, so the more players, the more fun. Registration closes at noon on Friday, May 15, 2026. Questions? Reach out to us at info@southernpickleballacademy.org or visit firstpaddle.org to learn more about our junior program. The Fourth Annual Battle of the Paddles is proudly presented by Southern Pickleball Academy &mdash; promoting healthy youth and communities through pickleball.

Battle of the Paddles4th Annual Junior Pickleball TournamentSaturday, May 16, 2026 · 9am ·  Gregg Park Civic Center *** Register by midnight May 3rd to receive a <a href="https://tinyurl.com/T-shirt-selection" target="_blank">free tee-shirt! </a>*** It's Game Time!Southern Pickleball Academy is thrilled to bring back one of our favorite events of the year! Battle of the Paddles is the perfect opportunity for junior players to test their skills, compete against their peers, and have an absolute blast on the court. Whether your child is a seasoned player or just finding their game, this is the event for them! How It WorksBattle of the Paddles uses a Scramble format — meaning players rotate partners each game, so everyone gets to meet new people and play with a variety of teammates. Every player is guaranteed at least four games, with individual stats tracked throughout the tournament. Final standings are based on total wins and point differential, with medals awarded to the top three players in each age bracket. It's competitive, it's fun, and it's a great way to grow as a player! Age BracketsPlayers compete within their age group, based on age as of December 31, 2026:<ul><li>8–11 </li><li>12–15</li><li>16–18 (no older than 18 on the day of the tournament)</li></ul>Fun, Fun!To add to the fun, there will be a Cool Outfit Competition for each age division!  And special goodies for all players! RegistrationEntry is just $15 per player. Parents complete this online registration form and waiver — quick and easy! Space is unlimited, so the more players, the more fun. Registration closes at noon on Friday, May 15, 2026. Questions? Reach out to us at info@southernpickleballacademy.org or visit firstpaddle.org to learn more about our junior program. The Fourth Annual Battle of the Paddles is proudly presented by Southern Pickleball Academy — promoting healthy youth and communities through pickleball.

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