Safari Smash Pickleball Tournament

Just Dink It!

Safari Smash Pickleball Tournament

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Get ready to hit the courts for a cause! Serve, smash, and support Alexandria Zoo at this fun-filled, competitive event for pickleball players of all skill levels. The tournament is open to players ages 15 and up. Food trucks will be on site.

Alexandria Tennis Complex
98 Sylvester Dr, Alexandria 71301 Registration Deadline: Friday, September 11

Doubles Entry: $60 | Singles Entry: $30

Registration will open later this summer.

General Information

All teams are guaranteed a two-game minimum.

Divisions

Men's Doubles / Women's Doubles / Mixed Doubles
Men's Singles / Women's Singles

Skill Levels

Intermediate / Advanced
Skill Levels within each Division may be merged by the Tournament Director.

T-Shirts

T-Shirts will be provided on a first come, first served basis for registered participants; if we run out of your selected size, we will provide the next available size.

Matches & Scoring

Matches consist of one game.

Game Scoring Format is to 15, win by 2 points.

Point Scoring: Points are scored by the serving side only and occur when the opponent faults (fails to return the ball, hits it out of bounds, etc.). The server continues to serve, alternating service courts until the serving side faults. The first side to score 15 points and leading by 2-point margin wins. If both sides are tied, then play continues until one side wins by 2 points.

Tournament Format & Player Instructions

Each division/skill level has its own draw and will be assigned to a zone of courts where the matches will be played out. Each zone of courts will be assigned a clipboard where players will keep track of the match results within their division/skill level.

Stay in Your Assigned Zone of Courts

Do Not Leave Your Zone: You must complete all rounds within your assigned zone of courts with the players in your specific draw.
Even if Sitting Out: Whether you are actively playing or sitting out a round, you must remain in your assigned zone. All match rotations happen entirely within that specific court zone.

Manage the Clipboard & Scores

Keep Track: Players in each court zone are responsible for managing their zone's clipboard.
Record Scores: As soon as a match ends, record the scores on the sheet.
Wait for the Next Round: Remain in your zone of courts and prepare for the next rotation immediately after recording your score once your opponent is also ready. The clipboard will indicate who your next match will be against.

Submitting Results & Prizes

Turn in the Clipboard: Once all matches in your draw are finished, the draw winners must bring the clipboard to the tournament desk.
Prizes: Tournament prizes will be awarded to the overall winners of each division/skill level.

Draw Format

Divisions with 6+ Registered Teams
Teams will be divided into two groups. Each team will play all the other teams within that group. The winner of the group is the team with the best match record and will proceed to a final championship match against the winner of the other group. The winner of that match is the division champion.

Day of Tournament

Parking

Please use Lee Street to enter parking lots. The Masonic Drive entrance to the Complex will be closed to vehicle traffic.

Tournament Desk

The tournament desk opens at 7:30 AM. Check in upon arrival at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time.

Warm Up Courts

Warm-up courts will be available.

Late Arrival

If a team is 15 minutes late for their scheduled match, then they automatically forfeit.

Equipment

Game balls will be provided. Please bring your own paddle. Paddles will not be provided.

During Matches

Water breaks may be given at any time if needed by either team. Standard rules apply, if in need of tournament rules or questions ask tournament desk for help.