We are excited to announce that the 2026 St. Augustine Shamrock Smash is now the 2026 NE Florida Powerball Amateur State Championships presented by Carvana PPA Tour & Southern Pickleball. Medalist will qualify for the 2026 World Championships in Dallas, Texas.
Join us for a weekend of exciting competition, coastal charm, and community spirit. This event combines great pickleball with the festive energy of St. Patrick’s season — all in the heart of historic St. Augustine, Florida.
Tournament Schedule:
Saturday, March 14 – Men’s & Women’s Doubles
Sunday, March 15 – Mixed Doubles
Play may begin as early as 8:00 AM each day.
Specific start times for each event will be posted and emailed to players approximately one week prior to the tournament.
Registration Details:
Registration Fee: $75.00 (includes two events) Now until January 31st midnight
$85.00 (includes two event) Begins February 1st
$95.00 Late Registration (any registrations after registrations)
***Last Day to Register and Guarantee a Free Tournament Shirt: March 1, 2026 at 11:55 PM***
As registration proceeds, tournament management reserves the right to combine brackets as needed if divisions do not fill. If brackets are combined, awards will be based on the original bracket in which a player registered. Brackets can be combined by age AND/OR skill.
Divisions and Ratings:
Skill Levels: 2.5 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.5+
Age Groups: 14U | 15+ | 35+ | 50+ | 60+ | 70+ | 80+
Teams must play at the skill level of the higher-rated player and in the age group of the younger player.
Age is calculated as of December 31, 2026.
Match Guarantee & Brackets
- Southern Pickleball guarantees a minimum of four (4) matches per team per event.
- Tournament management reserves the right to combine brackets as needed to create playable divisions.
- If brackets are combined, awards will be based on the original bracket in which the player registered.
Skill Levels include: 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, and 5.0+
2.5 = 2.999 and below
3.0 = 3.000 – 3.499
3.5 = 3.500 – 3.999
4.0 = 4.000 – 4.499
4.5 = 4.500 – 4.999
5.0+ = 5.000 and above
Age Groups
15 & Over
35 & Over
50 & Over
60 & Over
70 & Over
80 & Over
Age is determined by the players age on December 31, 2026.
Teams must:
- Play at the skill level of the higher-rated player, and
- Play in the age group of the younger player.
Ratings (DUPR)
- DUPR ratings will be used for all events.
- The Tournament Director reserves the right to move players up or down as deemed appropriate.
- After registration closes, all player ratings will be reviewed.
- Players whose updated DUPR rating (with 50% or higher reliability) exceeds the registered division will be moved to the appropriate higher bracket.
- Players with a DUPR reliability below 50% may appeal to play in a lower division.
- Players must initially register in the division allowed by their current DUPR rating.
- Appeals must be submitted via email to info@southernpickleball.com
before registration closes.
Both partners (if applicable) must agree to the appeal.
Partner Policy
Players may register with a partner or select “Need a Partner.”
If registering with a partner:
The selected partner must register within five (5) days of the first player’s registration.
Failure to do so will result in the team being placed on the waitlist.
Once the partner registers, the team will automatically move to the active list if space is available.
Registration is not guaranteed until both players are registered, and all fees are paid in full.
Selecting “Need a Partner” does not guarantee the tournament will find a partner.
This feature is provided as a courtesy so players may connect with one another.
Players without partners must withdraw according to the tournament’s refund policy.
Match Play
There are no referees.
All matches are self-monitored.
