Get ready to serve up some coastal competition at the 2026 Oak Island Beach Pickles Spring Classic! Join us in beautiful Oak Island, North Carolina, for a weekend of outdoor pickleball at Middleton Park Racquet Courts, featuring 12 dedicated courts just steps away from the ocean breeze.
Proceeds from this year’s Spring Classic will benefit the Oak Island Friends of Parks.
About Oak Island:
Nestled along North Carolina’s southern coast, the Town of Oak Island offers nearly 20 square miles of coastal beauty, including 10 miles of pristine beachfront stretching the length of its 12-mile barrier island. Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the south and the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) to the north, Oak Island provides a rare combination of breathtaking scenery and small-town charm.
Home to roughly 10,000 year-round residents, Oak Island’s population surges each summer to nearly 50,000 visitors — yet the community continues to balance vibrant tourism with the relaxed rhythm of coastal living.
As one of North Carolina’s few south-facing beaches, Oak Island offers both sunrise and sunset views over the ocean from the same stretch of sand — and with more than 100 public beach and waterway access points, visitors can easily enjoy this unique natural beauty.
Beyond the beach, Oak Island invites guests to explore boating, fishing, kayaking, golf, dining, and boutique shopping, all under the watchful light of the 63-year-old Oak Island Lighthouse. Recognized among the top beach destinations in the Southeast, Oak Island captures the perfect blend of seaside adventure and hometown warmth.
Tournament Schedule:
Saturday, April 11 – Men’s & Women’s Doubles
Sunday, April 12 – Mixed Doubles
Play may begin as early as 8:00 AM each day.
Specific start times and court assignments will be emailed and posted approximately one week prior to the event.
Registration Details
Registration Fee: $60 (includes one event)
Additional Event: $15
Last Day to Register and Guarantee a Free Tournament Shirt: March 29, 2026 – 11:55 PM
As registration proceeds, tournament management reserves the right to combine brackets if necessary to ensure playable divisions. If brackets are combined, awards will be based on the original bracket for which players registered. Brackets can be combined by age OR skill
Divisions and Ratings
Skill Levels: 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5+
Age Groups: 16+, 35+, 50+, 60+, 70+
Teams must play at the skill level of the higher-rated player and in the age group of the younger player.
Age is calculated as of December 31, 2026.
Ratings:
DUPR Ratings will be used for all divisions.
The Tournament Director reserves the right to adjust player placement as necessary.
Partner and Registration Policy
Players may register and identify their partner or select “Need Partner.”
Your partner must register within five days of your registration, or the team will move to the wait list.
If your partner registers after the five-day window, your team will return to the active list automatically (if space is available and all fees are paid).
Your spot in the tournament is not guaranteed until both partners are registered and payment is complete.
Match and Play Information:
All matches are self-monitored.
If a referee is requested, the tournament staff will make every effort to provide one.
Matches will follow the USA Pickleball Official Rulebook and Southern Pickleball guidelines.
