All brackets will be round robin, games to 15, win by 2 points. Brackets with 8 or more will be broken into two pools with the top 2 teams from each pool moving on to the medal rounds. Semi finals will be 1 game to 15 with Gold/Bronze matches playing 2/3 to 11. Brackets with 7 or less teams will play a straight up Round Robin, no medal rounds. Brackets with 4 teams or less will play a double round robin.

Early registration fee is $40.00, which includes all events, and ends 12/31/2025. Beginning 01/01/2026 registration goes up to $45.00. An additional $5 service fee will be added by Pickleball Brackets if you sign up for only one event. A $10 service fee will be added by Pickleball Brackets if you sign up for two or more events. The service fee will be reflected on your receipt.

Tournament Director reserves the right to makes changes on event dates and times as needed, as well as move a team to a higher division based on previous tournaments. Format and bracket combination may change as needed.

This year our charity is Valley Cancer Associates. We will have a silent auction and other activities to help us meet our goals.

Tournament Dates. (Note: Times listed on Event Brackets are tentative and could change) :

Thursday January 8, 2026 - Men's and Women's Singles (Full Court)

Friday January 9, 2026 - Men’s Doubles 50-59, Men's Doubles 60-69 and Women's Doubles 70+

Saturday January 10, 2026 - Mixed Doubles

Sunday January 11, 2026 - Women's Doubles 50-59, Women's Doubles 60-69 and Men's Doubles 70+

Note: Competitive brackets are considered 3.5+. Recreational brackets are 3.0 and below. If you entered the Recreational bracket last year and won Gold, you must register in the Competitive Bracket this year or you will be moved up by the tournament director.

Water and Various Snacks will be provided to registered players by FNS Pickleball Club. Other drinks and food will be available for purchase throughout the tournament. Food trucks will be on site throughout the tournament.

We will have a Kick-off Party for our pickleball participants. On Thursday January 8, 2026 from 6:30-8-30.

FNS Pickleball Club is excited to announce that our 4th Annual Sharon Jefkins Memorial Pickleball Tournament Kick-Off Party will be held at Parry’s Pizzeria and Taphouse in Brownsville, Texas. If you signed up to attend, please join us for a fun time at a fun venue. Snacks/Pizza and 1 free drink of your choosing will be provided by our club.

Any additional purchases you make, please be sure to mention you are with the FNS Pickleball Club and 20% of your tab will be donated back to our club and will be given to the San Benito Food Bank.

Parry’s Pizzeria and Taphouse

2320 North Expo, Suite 3

Brownsville, Texas 78521

Date: January 8, 2026

Time: 6:30-8:30

Cancellation Policy

Refunds before 01/01/2026, minus a $10.00 admin fee.

After 12/31/2025 no refunds will be issued.