ROUND-ROBIN PLAY FOR 6-9 TEAM EVENTS:
- Single match to 11, win by 1 point, and switch sides after the leading team reaches 6 points.
- Each team will play every other team in their event
- The top 3 Teams will win medals based on the total number of games won. In case of a tie, head-to-head results are the first tiebreaker. If there is a 3-way tie, the next tiebreaker will be the higher point differential.
- The time between games does not exceed 2 minutes.
ROUND-ROBIN PLAY FOR 10-16 TEAM EVENTS:
- The Round-Robin format will split into Group A and Group B teams.
- Single match to 11, win by 1 point, and switch sides after the leading team reaches 6 points.
- Each team will play all the other teams in its Group.
- Based on the total number of games won, the top 2 Teams from each Group will advance to the medal playoff round. In case of a tie, head-to-head results are the first tiebreaker. If there is a 3-way tie, the next tiebreaker will be the higher point differential.
- Medal Playoff Round Format for 10-16 Teams:
- First Round - Group A #1 and Group B #2 winners play each other, and Group B #1 and Group A #2 winners play each other – single match to 15, win by 1.
- Final Round for 3rd Place – The two teams that lose in the Medal Playoff First Round will play each other for the bronze medal – single match to 15, win by 2.
- Final Round for 1st and 2nd Place – The two teams that won in the Medal Playoff First Round will play the best 2 out of 3 games to 11, win by 2, for the silver and gold medals.
- The time between games does not exceed 2 minutes.
Each player needs to sign up individually.
Registration fee (including one event): $75; and Second event fee: $45
Partner search is the responsibility of the player.
We are using the 2026 USA Pickleball Rules
Pickleball Check-in opens at 5 pm on Friday night and 7 am on Saturday and Sunday. Registration is located by the pickleball courts. Please arrive 30 minutes before your match’s starting time. Have your identification ready for a seamless registration process. (You do need to check in to play in your event. You will receive your gift bag and t-shirt at the Check-In Tent.)
No players may warm up until after they have registered. Please understand that there may be vendors setting up at this time as well. Tournament staff will not start registration until the registration desk opens.
Pre-tournament meetings will be 10 minutes before your event start time. At this meeting, we'll go over everything you need to know before diving into the action!
Remember, this event is not just about the competition, it's about making a difference! We're raising funds to support Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which provides mortgage-free homes to our nation’s catastrophically injured veterans and first responders, as well as Gold Star and fallen first responder families with young children.
Code of Conduct
The vast majority of players conduct themselves in a manner consistent with good sportsmanship, proper etiquette, and exemplary behavior. All in the spirit of the sport. However, there has been some behavior from a small number of players that is inconsistent with those principles.
Please be aware that any player’s behavior that could potentially harm the reputation
of the Tunnel to Towers Tournament or its sponsors is unacceptable and will be reviewed by an ad-hoc committee for potential corrective action.
What kind of behavior?
Behavior that could result in such a review includes, but is not limited to:
1. Not putting forth the best effort. For example: walking off the court, quitting, or refusing to play due to disagreement with a call made by the opponents.
2. Behavior before or after a match that does not reflect good sportsmanship or
may lead to property damage or personal injury.
3. Disrespectful behavior directed at staff, workers, volunteers, or spectators.
The outcomes from such ad-hoc committee could result in an ejection from
the bracket or tournament, expulsion from the venue, and/or suspension from
playing at future T2T events.
Venue Information
Ardea Country Club (f/k/a East Lake Woodlands Country Club)
1055 East Lake Woodlands Parkway
Oldsmar, FL 34677
Surface Type: Tennis Hardcourt Surface
Play Area Type: Outdoor /Non-Covered
Net Type: Permanent
Ball Used: Selkirk Pro S1 Pickleball – Yellow
Number of Courts: 13
Parking: No Fee
Officiated Type → None
General Information:
Within the racquet sports grounds, we have 3 sets of pickleball courts.
Restrooms are attached to the Racquet Sports Pro Shop building. However, there is also a restroom trailer much closer to the pickleball courts.
Spectators are encouraged to attend and watch the fun!
EVERYONE is encouraged to bring a folding chair or blanket, as we have ample space but limited seating.
All proceeds from this event go to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Please check out our silent auction items, raffles, t-shirts, etc.
Thank you so much for helping us make this worthy cause both special and fun. We look forward to a wonderful event together, supporting a great cause!
