Pickle in the Pines is back August 21-23 — bigger and brighter than ever! ✨
Join us for an action-packed weekend featuring:
🔥 DOUBLE the courts
❄️ Indoor, air-conditioned play
🌟 Friday Night GLOW Pickle Social — come dink in the dark!
🏆 Tournament play Saturday & Sunday
Beat the Texas heat, grab your paddle and get ready for a weekend full of competition, fun, music, neon and unforgettable pickleball vibes benefiting the Longview Arboretum & Nature Center!
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WEEKEND SCHEDULE
FRIDAY - GLOW! SOCIAL & OPEN PLAY
THE COURTS LIGHT UP AT 6PM!
Grab your friends, grab your brightest GLOW! gear and come join the party! Included in your tournament registration - open play and challenge courts all night, music by DJ Hazbro, lite bites and prizes for best dressed!
FREE for spectators and last minute GLOW! registration available at the door!
SATURDAY - MEN'S AND WOMEN'S DOUBLES
(All players must check in no earlier than 30 minutes before the listed time below)
SESSION 1 - 9:00 AM
Men’s 2.5 - Any Age
Men's 3.0 - 34 and Under
Men's 3.0 - 35-55
SESSION 2 - 11:00 AM
Women’s 3.0 - 55 and Under
Women's 3.0-4.0 - 56 and Above
SESSION 3 - 2:00 PM
Men's 3.0 - 56 and Above
Men's 3.5 - Any Age
SUNDAY - MIXED DOUBLES
(All players must check in no earlier than 30 minutes before the listed time below)
SESSION 4 - 9:00 AM
Mixed 2.5 - Any Age
Mixed 3.0 - 56 and Above
SESSION 5 - 12:00 PM
Mixed 3.0 - 55 and Under
Mixed 3.0-4.0 - Any Age
— EVERY player must check in 30 minutes before the listed start time above. This ensures we have all players on-site and ready to play once court space is available.
— When called, report to the tournament desk to collect your game ball and score basket. Return both promptly after your match.
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REGISTRATION DETAILS
First Event: $75 (Includes Friday night GLOW!)
Second Event: $10
GLOW! Only: $25 - Register for Friday nights social by clinking Website link at top of page
Registration Opens: 8 a.m. Friday, May 29, 2026
Registration Closes: 8 p.m. Sunday, August 16, 2026
Player Pack: All tournament participants will receive a tournament t-shirt and more if registered by August 5, 2026!
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TOURNAMENT PROCEDURES
- Pickle in the Pines is a DUPR rated tournament with results being reported back to DUPR by Pickleball Tournaments. Participants may play up in skill and/or down in age. Division eligibility will be determined by both players DUPR rating upon registration and based off the following criteria:
2.5 and Below - 2.99 and Below
3.0 Only - Players rated 3.00 - 3.49
3.5 Only - Players rated 3.50 - 3.99
4.0 Only - Players rated 4.00 - 4.49
4.5 and Above - Players rated 4.50 and Above
- Formats (round robin or bracket play) will be determined based on the size of each division
- Divisions may be combined based on player entries
- There must be four teams to make a division
- Your teammate must register within three days
- Start times and format may be modified based on entries
- Formats will be emailed the week of the tournament
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WEEKEND SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22
GLOW! SOCIAL
Included in Saturday/Sunday Registration (Individual tickets available at website above)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23
WOMEN'S & MEN'S DOUBLES
2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5+ | Ages 34 and Under, 35-55, 56 and Above
SUNDAY, AUGUST 24
MIXED DOUBLES
2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5+ | Ages 34 and Under, 35-55, 56 and Above
