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Safari Smash Pickleball Tournament

Saturday, October 4, 2025

Alexandria Tennis Complex
98 Sylvester Dr, Alexandria, LA 71301

Check-In Begins 7:30 AM | Tournament Begins 8 AM

REGISTRATION FEE: $60 per team
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, September 26

Register Now Participation Waiver

Registration is online only.

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

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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 10 and up. Food trucks will be on site.

DIVISIONS: Junior's (Ages 10-14), Men's, Women's, Mixed
Individuals can compete in more than one division.

SKILL LEVELS: Novice, Intermediate, Advanced

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General Information

  • 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.

  • All teams are guaranteed a two-game minimum.

  • Skill Levels within each Division may be merged by the Tournament Director.
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Match Information

  • Registrations must be completed by Friday, September 26.

  • Prior to playing, all players (or their parent/legal guardian if under 18) must sign the participation waiver.

  • Sign in begins at 7:30 AM.

  • Check in at tournament desk 15 minutes prior to scheduled time on bracket. Your assigned court and balls will be given for play.

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

  • Please bring your own paddle. Paddles will not be provided.
  • All matches will last a maximum time of 35 minutes. A 5-minute warmup, if needed, will take place prior to the match's 35-minute time frame.

  • 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.

  • Matches consist of one game.

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

  • Point Scoring: A point is scored by the player or team that wins a rally, except as provided for scoring the Game-Winning Point. The game-winning point can only be scored by the serving player or team. When a player or team is at game point and the opponent serves and loses the rally, it is a side out and no point is awarded.
  • Immediately after the match has ended, the winning team should gather all pickleballs and report the final score to tournament desk. Tournament desk will give next match time for both teams.

  • Tournament prizes will be given to Winners of the Main Bracket.

Thank you to our Sponsors

Shaun & Nina Sanghani
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Alexandria Tennis Complex

Parking

Please note: The entrance to the Alexandria Tennis Complex from Masonic Drive will be closed to traffic for the tournament. All attendees should enter from Lee Street. Additional parking is available at the City Park Playground.

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Food Trucks

Fuel your pickleball passion! Our tournament features a delicious lineup of local food trucks ready to satisfy your cravings. From savory bites to refreshing treats, grab a quick and tasty meal between matches to keep your energy high and your game strong!

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Youth & Teen Center

Got time between pickleball games? Don't just sit around! Stroll over to the City of Alexandria's Youth & Teen Center to relax, cool off, and have some fun. We've got a pool table, ping pong, air hockey, and foosball ready for you to enjoy. Play pickleball during the week at the Teen Center: Mondays & Wednesdays 5 PM - 7:30 PM; Tuesdays & Fridays 9 AM - 12 PM.