UGA Extension – Elbert County and Elbert County Farm Bureau, in partnership with Classic City Pickleball, are proud to present Hard Courts, Soft Conversations on Saturday, November 14, 2026!
This one-day pickleball tournament will be held at McWilliams Park in Elberton, Georgia, and played on the facility’s eight outdoor pickleball courts.
Hard Courts, Soft Conversations brings our community together for a fun day of pickleball while shining a light on the importance of farmer mental health. Tournament proceeds will benefit UGA Extension – Elbert County programming and organizations that support farmer mental health, so every registration helps make a difference.
Registration Fees
Register by Friday, August 14, 2026, to receive the early-bird rate:
Early-bird registration: $45 for your first event
Second event: $15
After August 14, the regular registration rate will be:
Regular registration: $55 for your first event
Second event: $15
Register early, save $10, and join us for a great day of pickleball supporting an important cause!
Free Event T-Shirt
A FREE Hard Courts, Soft Conversations event T-shirt is included with registration for every player who registers by Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Players who register after October 22 are not guaranteed an event T-shirt, so register by the deadline to make sure yours is included!
Men’s doubles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles will all be played on Saturday, November 14.
Divisions will be offered at intermediate and advanced skill levels. If registration numbers allow, divisions will be separated into ages 15–49 and 50+.
PickleballTournaments.com may add its own service charge to each registration.
Players register individually, not as a team. If you need a partner, click the “Players Needing a Partner” link on the registration page to view contact information for other available players.
Your spot in the tournament is not guaranteed until both you and your partner have registered and both players’ fees have been paid in full.
As registration progresses, the tournament director may combine brackets as needed to create competitive and well-balanced divisions. When possible, age groups will be combined before skill levels.
Exact bracket start times will be announced after registration closes. All matches will be self-monitored, and referees will not be provided.
Grab your paddle, bring your competitive spirit, and join us for a meaningful day of pickleball as we play for a purpose and help start conversations that matter.
