Licking County Sheriff's Office Citizen's Academy Alumni Association Present the Third Annual Christmas in July Charity Pickleball Tournament!
Help us spread some holiday cheer to local families in need!
Join us for a fun-filled pickleball tournament with proceeds going towards providing Christmas for less fortunate families in Licking County.
Tournament Details:
Date: Saturday, July 25th, 2026
Location: Geller Park Pickleball Complex
580 Cynthia St, Newark, OH 43056
Tournament Format: USA Pickleball Association Official Tournament Rules Apply. (Even though this is not a sanctioned event)
Men's Doubles:
4.0 Skill Level - Top 3 finishers earn Gold, Silver, Bronze medals.
3.5 Skill Level - Top 3 finishers earn Gold, Silver, Bronze medals.
3.0 Skill Level - Top 3 finishers earn Gold, Silver, Bronze medals.
Women's Doubles:
4.0 Skill Level - Top 3 finishers earn Gold, Silver, Bronze medals.
3.5 Skill Level - Top 3 finishers earn Gold, Silver, Bronze medals.
3.0 Skill Level - Top 3 finishers earn Gold, Silver, Bronze medals.
Mixed Doubles:
4.0 Skill Level - Top 3 finishers earn Gold, Silver, Bronze medals.
3.5 Skill Level - Top 3 finishers earn Gold, Silver, Bronze medals.
3.0 Skill Level - Top 3 finishers earn Gold, Silver, Bronze medals.
General Tournament Rules:
Tournament Format
Official Rules--All matches will follow USA Pickleball Rules.
All divisions will use round-robin pool play.
Divisions with 8 Teams or Fewer:
A single round-robin pool will be played. Teams will be ranked by win–loss record.
1st and 2nd place teams will advance to play for Gold/Silver
3rd and 4th place teams will advance to play for Bronze
Divisions with 12 Teams or More:
Divisions will be divided into two pools. Each pool will play round-robin.
1st place teams from each pool will play for Gold/Silver
2nd place teams from each pool will play for Bronze
MATCH FORMAT
Matches will be played to 11 points, win by 2 (for larger pools such as 16–18 teams)
STANDINGS / TIEBREAKERS
Standings within each pool will be determined by:
Win–loss record
Head-to-head results (if applicable)
Point differential (total points scored minus total points allowed)
If a tie cannot be resolved through the above criteria, additional tiebreakers may be applied as needed.
Side Change:
Matches to 11: switch at 6 points.
Matches to 15: switch at 8 points.
Timeouts: 2 one-minute timeouts per game per team.
Serve or Side Choice: Determined by a 1 or 2 behind the paddle.
Court Assignments: Play only on your assigned court unless authorized by the Tournament Director.
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Join us for a fun day of competition and help us bring some Christmas cheer to those in need!
