Inaugural CSCE Edmonton Pickleball Classic

Join us for the first-ever CSCE Edmonton Pickleball Classic, hosted by the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE) – Edmonton Section!

This lighthearted and engaging event will bring together professionals, students, and industry partners from across Edmonton’s civil engineering community for an afternoon of friendly competition, connection, and community building.

Whether you’re a seasoned player or picking up a paddle for the first time, this is a great opportunity to unwind, network, and have some fun with your fellow engineers. No experience required - there will be an intro / refresh demo session right before the tournament begins!

Proceeds from the event will support CSCE Edmonton’s professional development and networking programs.

If your company would like to get involved as a sponsor, we’d love your support! Visit our for how you could support our event.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026

Location: The Pickleball Hub (West Hub: 13461 St. Albert Trail)

Format: Doubles Tournament (16 teams capacity)

Register as a team of two players or register solo and we’ll match you with a teammate!

WHAT YOU'RE COMPETING FOR:

• Structural Stability Award – Tournament Champion
• Under Construction Award – Last Place
• Fluid Dynamics Award – Most energetic team
• Bridge Builder Award – Best teamwork & team spirit
• Failure Mode Award – Most spectacular miss
• PPE (Picture Perfect Engineers) Icon Award – Best costume or team outfit

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Pre-Tournament Lunch Mixer featuring local sponsors
• Afternoon of friendly pickleball matches and networking
• Great prizes and themed awards
• A chance to connect with peers, students, and partners in a fun, relaxed atmosphere
• A welcoming atmosphere for players of all skill levels

No experience required! Get your costumes on and know these general rules:

“Too many cooks in the kitchen!” - The kitchen, also called the no-volley zone, is that area right up by the net. Don’t volley the ball while standing in it. Wait for the bounce before stepping in. No cooking allowed unless the ball hits the ground first.

“Bounce before you pounce!” - After the serve, the ball has to bounce once on each side before anyone starts volleying. Let the ball bounce, then attack. This keeps the game fair and balanced at the start of each point.

“No toe on the line, you'll be just fine!” - When serving, make sure both feet are behind the baseline. If your toe touches the line, that’s a fault. Keep those feet back and stay in bounds to make your serve count.

“Serve it to earn it!” - Only the team serving can score. If you’re not serving, you’re playing defense. Focus on winning your serve, because that’s the only way to add points to the board.

“Start right to play right!” - Games always begin with the serve coming from the right-hand court. From there, players rotate sides as points are earned. Starting from the right helps keep everything flowing smoothly.

“Keep it low, let it go!” - All serves must be underhand with the paddle below your waist. This isn’t tennis, so keep your swing low and controlled. A good serve is smooth and sneaky, not wild and high.

“Return and stay stern!” - When you return the serve, don’t rush the net. That next ball still has to bounce before you volley it. Stay back, keep your cool, and wait for your moment.

BEWARE - PICKLEBALL MAY BE ADDICTIVE!

Info: A relaxed networking lunch to kick off the day. It's a chance to connect with colleagues and meet fellow players before stepping into the court. Location is still to be determined.

Info: Don't worry if you haven't played before - we've got you covered! Before the tournament begins, there will be a quick intro and rules refresh demo session to cover the basics.

Info: Round-robin play, followed by a short playoff round and championship match! Show up ready to cheer, laugh, and enjoy a relaxed and fun afternoon of pickleball.

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Host or Publisher Canadian Society for Civil Engineering - Edmonton Section