Big Pickleballooza
SAVE THE DATES!!!!
Hudson
Saturday, July 18th, 2026 and Sunday, July 19th, 2026
@ Camp St. Croix (Y Camp)
Eau Claire
Friday, August 14th, 2026
(Rain Date is Friday, August 21st, 2026)
@ GOWER PARK
All About The Big Pickleballooza
Invite your family, friends and co-workers to come cheer you on and support our mission by getting lunch at our concession stand.
Hudson: 2 divisions for men's, women's and mixed doubles
Intermediate (3.0-3.49) or Advanced-3.5 plus
12 teams max for each division: Men's-24, Women's 24, Mixed Doubles 24
Pool play for each division then medal round (double elimination)
Games to 15, win by 1 for pool play
Games to 15, win by 2 for medal round
Top 4 for each division advance to medal round
Medals for Top 3 (Gold, Silver, and Bronze) for each division
Eau Claire: MLP Style Tournament from 9 am to 4 pm, or finish of your matches.
There is a 4 game minimum guarantee for all attendees.
Teams consist of 2 Men & 2 Women with a maximum of 24 teams (Players must be 18+)
More details below in Eau Claire Event: Standard Rules
Join us for a Fun Filled Day!
Yard Games (Corn Hole, Fast 4, Topple Tower, Ladder Ball)
Food
Beer & Specialty Drinks
Raffles
Silent Auction & More!
Eau Claire Event: Standard Rules
The Big Pickleballooza is a 4-person team event that consists of 2 men and 2 women (18+).
Each team will battle other teams in MLP format form. In the MLP format, team matches are composed of four games, with the first two (2) games being women’s doubles or men’s doubles, and the final two (2) games consisting of mixed doubles.
If teams are tied after the four (4) games, an innovative singles tiebreaker known as a DreamBreaker™ is played.
The DreamBreaker format is a singles competition, with each team member playing and rotating after every 4 points, up to 16. Rally scoring will be used for all games.
• Teams must have 2 men and 2 women
• 24 teams max with 2 pools of 4 in each division
• Teams will be split into 3 divisions (8 teams in each division): Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced
• Seeded single elimination format for each division following pool play
• 4-game guarantee
We will be recognizing the winning teams of the event with a Team Trophy & Individual Medals, once the single elimination format is complete.
Some Other Pickleball Rules
Waiver at Check-In
No street shoes on court
No chairs on court
Water only on the courts
EC: General Skill Level Descriptions
Beginner (1.0-2.0): Learning basic rules, rallies, and strokes.
Advanced Beginner (2.5): Can sustain short rallies and is developing basic strategies.
Intermediate (3.0-3.5): Understands court positioning, has some consistency with forehands, and is developing backhands.
Advanced (4.0-4.5): Consistent forehands and backhands, can vary shots, and is comfortable playing at the non-volley zone.
Professional (5.0-5.5+): Masters of strategy, with high levels of consistency and control, says Pickleheads.