2025 St. Michael Academy Pickleball Tournament

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WHAT? YEAR FOUR of St. Michael Academy's Annual Pickleball Tournament.

WHO? Adults and juniors of various skill levels can participate. The students of SMA will benefit!

SMA Event Chair: Mike Ward | Tournament Pro:

WHEN? Oct 25-26, 2025. Events last all day, and the exact schedule is sent before the event, as soon as brackets are planned.

WHERE? Central Park, Fernandina Beach, FL.

HOW? Sign up here on Eventbrite. Please make sure to decide on your team member, as match play will be doubles events.

Tournament Director reserves the right to change event format based on total registrations. Prior to the event and based on registration levels, organizers will email approximate start times.

Register by September 15th to be guaranteed your selected t-shirt size.

FAQ

I'm a competitive player. Do I have to play with a kid?

No, you don't. Most of our events are for adult players.

What is multi-generational play?

Multi-generational play involves youth 13 years old and under paired with adults with a minimum 20 year age gap. This means that a 6 year old could pair with someone at least 26 years old. A 13 year old could pair with an adult at least 33 year old, etc etc.

What if I need a partner?

If you would like to join a list of players seeking doubles partners, you can access the self-service list here. This list is not monitored by the organizer.

What and whom does my entry fee cover?

The entry fee paid covers a team of two players: Player 1 and Player 2. For the $70-90 tickets, a t-shirt is included for each participant (limit 1/person).

What are the prizes?

First, second, and third place teams (6 players per bracket) will be awareded with medals.Are there refunds?

Because this is a school fundraiser, we enforce a no refund policy.

What if it rains?

In the event of rain, organizers will make best efforts to shuffle start times when courts are dry. Safety first!

How do I find out my rating?

You can estimate your rating by referring to this link for guidance on self-assessment or use your DUPR. This is a non-sanctioned tournament, so will not impact your DUPR rating. We are here to have fun and support the school and community!

Is my purchase tax deductible?

Our school is a non-profit institution recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Your donation is fully deductible for income tax purposes as allowed by law. Please keep your receipt for your records. It serves as compliance with Internal Revenue Service regulations governing charitable contributions. This attests that you did not receive any goods or services in exchange for your donation. Our non-profit tax identification number is 59-3529536.

I have a teenager that is a skilled player. Can they play up with adults?

Just email us and we'll work to get your teen in the optimal category.

Additional questions or interested in donating to the school? Please email [email protected]. The event is run by parent volunteers, so thanks for your patience if it takes us a hot second to get back to you!

Host or Publisher St. Michael Academy, Fernandina Beach, Florida