Where: Pickleball Academy – 2750 S Cobb Industrial Blvd SE, Smyrna, GA 30082

When: April 25, 2026

Event Time Window: 10 am – 5 pm 

LEVELED Flights– 32 player double elimination draw tournament (leveled play) 

• Flight 1: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm  Beginner/Novice
• Flight 2: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm  Intermediate 
• Flight 3: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm  Advanced

NOTE: Flights are organized by level of play only. Flights may be specialized based on gender depending on the number of participants but not guaranteed. Players can register & pay for more than one flight.  

Leveled flights to be determined a week before tournament play and participants will be notified via email. 

Scroll to the bottom of the page to review levels.

All players are guaranteed a minimum of 2 games per flight registration. 

WHAT: Game Format Description: 16-Team Pickleball Doubles Tournament – Four Flighted Draws  

Match Format (Ages 18+)
Tournament Rules and Format to Play: 

• 16-Team Double Elimination Draw
• Set to 15, Rally Scoring
• Four Flights to Ensure Level-Based Play  

Mulligans (point replay) for purchase: Players can pre-order mulligans to be used during match play.  Each mulligan will cost $10.00*.  Each player can purchase and use a maximum of ONE mulligan per match (max of FOUR for the tournament.) 

 Water & Snacks: Each player will receive a boxed lunch and water.  It is recommended to bring your own water bottles and additional snacks.  The venue has a restaurant open from 11 am – 3 pm for additional food selections. 

Guests are welcome to watch play.  The venue has a restaurant that is open from 11 am – 3 pm. 

Tournament pricing: (online registration) 

• $40.00* per player (Feb. 12 – April 23)
• $50.00* per player (Day of registration – If space available)

*Sales tax included, 3% service fee added to all credit card payments

Each player needs to register, players will not be able to sign-up more than one player.  This is a Doubles tournament.  If a player signs up for the tournament without a partner, the tournament director will try their best to match with a player but cannot guarantee an equally skilled match.   

If you can’t play, but still want to support the event. Please click here: GIVE A GIFT NOW!

T-shirts: All players will receive a t-shirt. Guests can purchase a t-shirt at the event.

Prizes: Pickleball Academy Medals for the top 3 teams in each bracket.

Registration includes: flight(s), t-shirt, boxed lunch, and water.

All proceeds will benefit The Junior League of Cobb-Marietta’s Mini-Grant Program.

Pickleball Player Levels/ Skills Ranking 

Here’s a comparison of the ALTA Pickleball levels and the generic pickleball level scale: 

ALTA Levels vs. General Pickleball Levels

Key Similarities and Differences 

Shot Skills: ALTA places heavy emphasis on mastering specific shots (e.g., 3rd shot drop, dinks, volleys) at each level, which aligns closely with the general skill descriptions. 

Strategy: Both scales emphasize strategic understanding at higher levels, but ALTA includes nuanced details like stacking and partner movement earlier (High B level). 

Focus on Errors: ALTA explicitly tracks unforced errors, which is less detailed in general descriptions. 

Progression Clarity: ALTA’s levels provide more granular progression between stages (e.g., Low B vs. High B) compared to the broader general categories. 

All registered players must agree to the event waiver when registering for the event.  Review the event waiver by clicking on the link: https://tinyurl.com/yay4mtbw

Register Here

 Contact Information: Please contact VPFundDevelopment@jlcm.org for any additional questions.