Pickleball Tournament hosted by the Junior League of Cobb-Marietta

Where: Olde Towne Athletic Club – 4950 Olde Towne Pkwy, Marietta, GA 30068 

When: March 22, 2025 (rain date March 29, 2025) 

Event Time Window – 10:30 am – 5 pm 

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

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: 

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) 

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

Each player needs to register. Players cannot 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.  

T-shirts: Will be provided to every player, guests can purchase the day of the event.  

Prizes: There will be prizes for the 1st and 2nd place winners for each flight bracket. 

Rain out/ Weather: In case of rain, the tournament will take place on March 29th, 2025. No refunds will be given in the event of a weather-related date change.  

Registration includes: flight(s), t-shirt, boxed lunch, water, entertainment, merchant booths, and prizes (if applicable). 

All proceeds will benefit The Junior League of Cobb-Marietta and our mission, which is: The Junior League of Cobb-Marietta is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer actions, collaboration, and training. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. 

 

Pickleball Player Levels/ Skills Ranking 

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

Click here to enlarge: 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/yc2v5hh8