Inaugural CSCE Edmonton Pickleball Classic

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

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

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026

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

Format: Doubles Tournament

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

No experience required - there will be an intro / refresh demo session right before the tournament begins!

TEAM COSTUMES ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED!

OPTIONAL PRE-TOURNAMENT MIXER & SOCIAL

• WHEN: Saturday, May 7, 2026, Time TBD
• WHERE: TBD

Kick off the Tournament by joining fellow participants for a relaxed Pre-Tournament Mixer & Social. This informal gathering is open to Tournament registrants, including attendees from the CSCE Edmonton Industry Day: Engineering Practice for Students and Early-Career Professionals, and is a great opportunity to network, reconnect, and scope out your competition in a fun, low-key setting.
Venue details will be shared with registered attendees once confirmed.

If you are attending the Pre-Tournament Mixer & Social, please RSVP when registering for the Tournament so that we can plan accordingly.

If your organization is interested in sponsoring this event, please visit our .

BEWARE - PICKLEBALL MAY BE ADDICTIVE!

PICKLEBALL CHEAT SHEET:

“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.

Info: A relaxed networking social 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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