• Pickleball fee for 2026 is $75 due at time of registration. This includes all events: Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles. You will also pay the pickleball tournaments administrative fee of $5 for one event and $10 for two or more events.
• Ohio Senior Olympics 2026 dri-fit t-shirts are optional for an additional fee of $15. Sizes are unisex.
• T-shirts will be preordered during registration, please indicate t-shirt size.
• Registration closes August 14, 2026, at midnight. Registration for specific events can close earlier based on numbers registered. DO NOT WAIT TO REGISTER OR YOU COULD GET CLOSED OUT OF YOUR DIVISION.
o Thursday, August 27 - Practice Day. Courts will be available all day for those registered in tournament to practice. Courts will be 1st come and use paddle system.
o Friday, August 28 – All Singles
o Saturday, August 29 - Men's and Women's Doubles
o Sunday, August 30 - Mixed Doubles
o First event starts at 8:00 AM each day. Staggered start times will be provided 48 hours in advance of event date.
Tournament Information
• This competition WILL be held OUTDOORS. Please plan accordingly.
• Age groups will be in 5 year increments 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 etc.
Athletes will compete in skill levels in each of these age groups:
o 3.00 – 3.49
o 3.50 - 3.99
o 4.00 - 4.49
o 4.50 and up
• We will be using DUPR ratings and submitting results to DUPR in 2026. Skill level will be based on DUPR rating AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION.
• If you believe your rating is incorrect you must appeal to DUPR immediately, so your dispute is settled by the registration deadline.
• If you do not have a DUPR rating, please use visit www.dupr.com to create an account
• DUPR ID # - Your DUPR ID # will be found on your ‘MY DUPR” page. It is 6 characters long. ‘Example only – MX03R2’
• The tournament format will be determined by total number of registered players/teams in each age bracket.
• Brackets may be combined in order to provide the best tournament experience. This will be done at the discretion of the Tournament Director.
• If age/skill brackets are combined, medals and qualifying positions will still be awarded to each age/skill level within the combined bracket.
• This tournament will follow USA Pickleball rules.
• The age division for competition for doubles and mixed doubles will be determined by the age of the younger partner as of December 31, 2026. Your age group will be adjusted once both partners are registered.
Doubles and Mixed Doubles
• Each athlete must register with a named partner, both partners must name each other at time of registration. Registering without a partner does not secure a spot in the tournament. Athletes are responsible for ensuring their partner registers.
• Any registered partner without a named partner at the time registration closes will automatically be moved to the waitlist. If you are on the waitlist, and if space is available when your partner registers, you will be moved back into the event automatically prior to registration closing. The waitlist is displayed in alphabetical order, BUT, events are filled from the waitlist based on the date both players are fully registered.
• Once registration closes, there is no guarantee that you will be able to swap partners. If your partner drops out, and there is a team/player on the waitlist that is fully paid, they will be moved into the event.
Medal Ceremony
• The medal ceremony will take place after the completion of the event and scores have been calculated.
• Must be present to receive medals. Medals will not be mailed.
Qualifying for National Senior Games
• 2026 is a qualifying year to attend the 2027 National Senior Games. All first, second or third place winners in each age division and skill level will qualify to attend the 2027 National Senior Games.
OSO Athlete Information
• All details and events are subject to change based on registration numbers, weather conditions, venue availability, and other reasons.
• Withdrawals and no shows will negatively impact brackets and heats.
• Absolutely no day of event registration permitted.
• ALL athletes competing in the Ohio Senior Olympics (OSO) are expected to read and comply with the:
Athlete Code of Conduct
State Competition Protest Policy
General Rules for the State Games
• All rules, policies, and the code of conduct can be found on the Ohio Senior Olympics Website
• Athletes should know and understand the rules specific to their sport. The OSO uses the rule book created by the National Senior Games Association for those sports that are offered at the National Senior Games. Rules for those events not offered at the National Senior Games are those of the official organizing body.
Ohio Senior Olympics Pickleball Extravaganza powered by Vega Construction will take place Saturday, August 29 at 6:00 PM at North Canton Racquet Club! This was a fabulous event last year that features a Pro-Am exhibition and a chance to play with the pros!! More details will follow.....
