2026 Martin County Senior Games – Pickleball
Hosted by Fierce Sports Performance
Join us for the Martin County Senior Games pickleball tournament, hosted by Fierce Sports Performance. This exciting event is part of the 36th Annual Martin County Senior Games and will feature gender doubles and mixed doubles competition for players ages 50 and older.
Event Waiver (MUST BE COMPLETED TO PARTICIPATE):
https://app.waiversign.com/e/65844f37dde56400120ed77c/doc/6a32f20e6d428a00122c9cc4?event=none
This tournament is an official Florida Senior Games Series Qualifier. In accordance with Florida Senior Games rules, the top five Florida residents in each age division and event qualify for the Florida Senior Games. The tournament will follow USA Pickleball (USAP) rules unless otherwise modified by the Tournament Director.
Player Requirements:
- Complete Waiver
- All players must present a valid ID at check-in
Dates:
- Friday, Oct. 23rd: Mixed Doubles
- Saturday, Oct. 24: Men’s & Women’s Doubles
- Daily play begins at 8:00 AM; practice courts open at 7:15 AM (first come, first served)
Divisions:
- Skill Levels: 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5+
- Age Brackets: 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+
- Younger partner determines the age division
- Tournament reserves the right to combine or split divisions based on entries
Registration & Fees:
- Opens: June 24th, 2026
- Closes: October 18, 2026
Entry Regulations:
- Partners must be named on the registration.
- There is an individual fee for each event.
Fees:
- $65 Registration Fee (includes 1 event)
- $15 Second Event
- $5 Software Fee per event (non-refundable)
Format:
FORMAT
- Double elimination is planned. Event Director reserves the right to modify format based on number of tournament entries.
-Matches in the winner’s bracket will be best two out of three games. Games are played to 11 points but must continue until one player or team achieves a two-point margin.
- Matches in the loser’s bracket will be one game to 15 points but must continue until one player or team achieves a two-point margin.
- The Tournament Director reserves the right to merge, split, combine, or cancel divisions as necessary based on registration numbers and overall tournament operations.
- Director may modify format (e.g., rally scoring, shortened games) due to weather, time, or bracket sizes
- All start times subject to change
Tournament Rules
- This tournament is an official Florida Senior Games Series Qualifier, with the top five Florida residents in each age group and event advancing to the Florida Senior Games.
- All matches will be conducted in accordance with current USA Pickleball (USAP) rules, except as modified by the Tournament Director.
- Participation in this tournament requires an active DUPR account. All tournament matches will be reported to DUPR. Players are responsible for registering in the appropriate skill division. The Tournament Director reserves the right to move players or teams to a more appropriate skill division based on DUPR ratings, prior tournament results, or other relevant competitive information to ensure fair and competitive play. This is to ensure fair competition and that all participants compete at their appropriate skill level.
- Players will be responsible for making line calls during matches. Line officials may be provided for medal matches at the discretion of the Tournament Director.
- In accordance with USA Pickleball rules, players shall give the benefit of the doubt to their opponents on all close or questionable line calls.
- All matches will be played at Halpatiokee Regional Park, Stuart, Florida.
- The Tournament Director reserves the right to make final decisions regarding format changes, division combinations, and all tournament matters.
- Official Ball: JOOLA HC-40 (USAPA-approved pickleball) – provided by the tournament
- Competitors must bring their own paddles
Venue:
Halpatiokee Regional Park
8303 SW Lost River Rd, Stuart, FL 34997
- Outdoor hard courts
- Weather-sensitive (no indoor backup)
- Tournament may adjust schedule or formats due to weather
Awards:
- Medals for top three teams in each division
- Participants receive one T-shirt for competing (Registrations completed after October 1st are not guaranteed to receive their preferred T-shirt size)
