Pictona Challenge 2026
Welcome to our 5th annual Pictona Challenge by Emerge Insurance Services tournament played in the beautiful month of March. 700 players participated in the 2025 tournament. It's a player's format: round robin or pool play followed by a playoff in each category, so you'll have plenty of opportunity to play.
Competition Events
Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles, Mixed Doubles, and Singles
Age Categories
10-14, 15-20, 21+, 35+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, 75+
Skill Levels
- For under 21: 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0+
- For 21+: 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 and 5.0
- For 65+: 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, and 4.5+
Format
Round robin or pool play followed by top 4 teams in playoff.
Number of games and points per game vary based on number of entries in each bracket.
Championship game: 2/3 to 11
Awards
Medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Tournament t-shirt for all players
Schedule
- Mens Doubles over 60
- Womens Doubles over 60
- Mixed Doubles over 60
- Mens Singles under 60
- Womens Singles under 60
- Mixed Doubles under 60
- Mens Singles over 60
- Womens Singles over 60
- Womens Doubles under 60
- Mens Doubles under 60
***Youth to be added
Tournament Fees
Early Bird Registration
Ends January 31, 2026: $80 no event fee
PickleballTournament fee: $5/event (max $10)
Regular Registration
$80, event fee $20
PickleballTournament fee: $5/event (max $10)
Registration
Opens: December 1, 2025
Register at PickleballTournaments.com
Refund Policy
Withdraw from the tournament for any reason before March 1 and we'll refund your money less a $25 service fee.
Skill Rating
We recognize the DUPR skill rating and UTR-P rating. If you do not have a rating go here to complete a self-evaluation of your pickleball skill.
Lodging
See the hotels and B&Bs with whom we have a special arrangement. Go here
Parking
We have 400 parking spaces surrounding the Pictona Campus and an additional 400 spaces within 100 yards. Parking is free.
Map
Familiarize yourself with our campus by downloading a map here
Volunteers
It takes many people to conduct this tournament. Would you like to volunteer to help? Go here
Amenities
You'll play on 49 dedicated courts, each fenced in with 8 feet on each sideline and 10 feet behind the baseline. Superior LED lighting, optimal viewing of play for spectators on most courts, and lots of shade. Thirteen courts are under cover with a championship court that seats 1200. We have a restaurant (The Kitchen) and a concession (The Depot) that will appeal to your palette. Plenty water stations and toilets strategically located. The Pictona Player Shop awaits you with an outstanding selection of paddles and clothing. And we'll top it off with "Pictona" hospitality provided by our experienced staff and super volunteers. Come experience pickleball paradise.