Pictona Challenge by Emerge Insurance Services
Schedule
Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am
UTC-04:00Location
1060 Ridgewood Ave. , Holly Hill, FL, United States, Florida 32117 | Daytona Beach, FL
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Welcome to our 5th annual Pictona Challenge by Emerge Insurance Services tournament played in the beautiful month of March.
700 players participated in the 2025 tournament. It’s a player’s format: round robin or pool play followed by a playoff in each category, so you’ll have plenty of opportunity to play.
Tournament Dates: March 19-22, 2026 [Register here]
Location: Pictona at Holly Hill, 1060 Ridgewood Ave., Holly Hill, FL, 32117
Competition Events Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles, and Singles
Age categories: 10-14, 15-20, 21+, 35+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, 75+
Skill levels: For under 21: 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0+
For 21+: 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 and 5.0
For 65+: 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, and 4.5+
Format: Round robin or pool play followed by top 4 teams in playoff.
Number of games and points per game vary based on number of entries in each bracket.
Championship game 2/3 to 11
Awards: Medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Tournament t-shirt for all players registered by March 1, 2026
Schedule: Thursday Mens Doubles over 60
Womens Doubles over 60
Friday Mixed Doubles over 60
Mens SIngles under 60
Womens Singles under 60
Saturday Mixed Doubles under 60
Mens Singles over 60
Womens Singles over 60
Sunday Womens Doubles under 60
Mens Doubles under 60
Tournament fee: Early bird registration (ends January 31, 2026)
$60 event fee $20
Regular registration $80, event fee $20
PickleballTournament fee: $5/event (max $10)
Registration Dates: Registration open December 1, 2025
Registration closes March 11, 2026
Registration deadline to receive tournament shirt, March 1
Where to Register: PickleballTournaments.com
Refund Policy: Withdraw from the tournament for any reason before March 1 and we’ll refund your money less a $25 service fee. No refunds after deadline.
Skill Rating: We recognize the DUPR skill rating. If you do not have a rating go here to complete a self-evaluation of your pickleball skill.
Lodging: See the hotels and B&Bs with whom we have a special arrangement. Go here
Parking: We have 400 parking spaces surrounding the Pictona Campus and an additional 400 spaces within 100 yards. Parking is free.
Map: Familiarize yourself with our campus by downloading a map here
Volunteers: It takes many people to conduct this tournament. Would you like to volunteer to help? Go here
Amenities: You’ll play on 49 dedicated courts, each fenced in with 8 feet on each sideline and 10 feet behind the baseline. Superior LED lighting, optimal viewing of play for spectators on most courts, and lots of shade. Thirteen courts are under cover with a championship court that seats 1200. We have a restaurant (The Kitchen) and a concession (The Depot) that will appeal to your palette. Plenty water stations and toilets strategically located. The Pictona Player Shop awaits you with an outstanding selection of paddles and clothing. And we’ll top it off with “Pictona” hospitality provided by our experienced staff and super volunteers. Come experience pickleball paradise.
Photographs: See photos from the most recent tournament here.
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Where is it happening?
1060 Ridgewood Ave. , Holly Hill, FL, United States, Florida 32117, 1060 Ridgewood Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32117-2834, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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