Pickleball Tournament hosted by the Junior League of Cobb-Marietta
Where: Pickleball Academy
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 – 4:00 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 4 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
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.
Guests are welcome to watch play. There are several restaurants nearby.
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 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: 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
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
