<b>Thank you for supporting The Clipper Cup 2026! </b>
<i>The Clipper Cup 2026</i> is hosted by Court Crushers with title sponsor FRS Clipper. This tournament is in partnership with the <a href="https://victoriapickleballfestival.ca/" target="_blank">Victoria Pickleball Festival</a>. All registered players get access to the festival with special discounts and perks. Learn more about the Victoria Pickleball Festival: <a href="https://www.victoriapickleballfestival.ca">www.victoriapickleballfestival.ca</a>
The tournament will take place on August 28-30, 2026 at the Topaz Park Outdoor Pickleball Courts in Victoria, BC. Please ensure you review all the tournament details prior to registration.
Registration opens on <span style="background-color: #FFFF00">July 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM PDT.</span> Registration closes on August 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM PDT. Entry fees are $75.00 for one event and festival access plus $15.00 per additional event. Payment is processed through Stripe.
Tournament play begins at 3:00 PM PDT on Friday and 8:00 AM PDT on Saturday and Sunday. Players will not be allowed onto the courts prior to 2:00 PM PDT on Friday and 7:30 AM PDT on Saturday and Sunday. The schedule is as follows:
<b>Friday, August 28, 2026 - 3:00 PM start</b>
Men's and Women's Singles
<b>Saturday, August 29, 2026 - 8:00 AM start</b>
Men's and Women's Doubles
<b>Sunday, August 30, 2026 - 8:00 AM start</b>
Mixed Doubles
Division start times may be adjusted based on registration volume to ensure competitive and enjoyable play.
Skill Levels:
3.0 = 3.49 and under
3.5 = 3.5-3.99
4.0 = 4.0-4.49
4.5+ = players with a minimum DUPR rating of 4.0
<b>Skill levels will follow DUPR ratings at the time of registration. Players may play up in skill level (0.5 difference ONLY). Players cannot play down a level. For example, a 3.5-rated player can play in the 4.0 division, but a 3.49-rated player would not be able to play in the 4.0 division.</b>
Age eligibility is based on December 31, 2026. The Tournament Director reserves the right to adjust formats, combine divisions, or modify start times based on registration. The Tournament Director also reserves the right to combine or split age brackets as needed.
Registration is through Pickleball Tournaments, and both partners must have accounts. Once one partner registers, the second partner must complete their registration within 2 days. If both partners have not registered and paid within that window, the team will be moved to the waitlist.
Spectators are welcome but must not interfere with gameplay.
