Pickleplex Red Deer Presents:
The Crown Cup: Pickleplex Red Deer Inaugural Fall Tournament 2026
(First Leg of the Pickleplex Triple Crown Series)
THE CROWN CUP IS HERE – We are thrilled to officially announce our first-ever major sponsored autumn classic! Welcome to The Crown Cup: Pickleplex Red Deer Inaugural Fall Tournament, bringing the absolute highest level of competitive pickleball to the region.
MAX of 8 Teams per Bracket!!!
👑 THE TRIPLE CROWN SERIES: This blockbuster event marks the official First Leg of our brand-new Triple Crown Series! We have designed an elite 3-series tournament circuit spanning the season:
• Leg 1: The Crown Cup - Inaugural Fall Tournament (September 2026)
• Leg 2: The Frostbite Masters (January 2027)
• Leg 3: The Spring Swing (May 2027)
🎁 EXCLUSIVE SERIES PERK: Players dedicated to the crown who participate in all three parts of this tournament series will receive an exciting, exclusive custom gift directly from Pickleplex!
We are excited to welcome you to Pickleplex Red Deer, proudly recognized as the PREMIER, BEST pickleball facility in all of Alberta! Our state-of-the-art club features 9 spacious, dedicated, fenced indoor courts equipped with professional-grade nets and world-class tournament surfacing. Rain, shine, or autumn chill, you will be playing in the finest indoor environment the province has to offer. When you aren't on the court, enjoy our unmatched club amenities, including a fully licensed bar, pro shop, 2 party rooms, and private bathrooms/showers.
We are bringing ultimate prestige to this event with legendary podium rewards! All gold, silver, and bronze finishers will take home an exclusive piece of custom-designed, heavy-duty The Crown Cup hardware! Whether it takes the form of an epic trophy or a massive custom medal, this exclusive 2026 hardware is being specially forged to mark your victory on the court. Trust us—you will want this on your mantle!
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Tournament Details & Registration
This will be a skill/age tournament with 12-49, 50+ and 60+, age categories played at 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, and OPEN/PRO skill levels.
• Multi-Event Play: You can play up to 5 events!
• Fees: Registration fee is $50, plus $35 on each event / $70 per OPEN/PRO event.
• Secure Your Spot: Your spot is not guaranteed in your bracket until both partners are registered and paid in full. You and your partner have a 5-day window to complete registration before being automatically moved to the waitlist.
• Capacities: Maximum of 8 teams per amateur division (OPEN/PRO capacity is TBD). Spots fill up fast—sign up TODAY!
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Important Rules & Ratings
• DUPR Required: All participants MUST have an active DUPR account to participate. All tournament scores(except the Cash Event) will be submitted directly to DUPR. If you don't have one yet, sign up for free at https://dashboard.dupr.com/signup.
• Skill Placement: We will be utilizing the DUPR/PickleballBrackets self-rating system. The Tournament Director reserves the right to move teams playing up too far if it is determined they will not be competitive.
• PRO Events (Open Level) – Cash Prize!
No DUPR requirement, no DUPR recording! These events are built for elite athletes but players looking for a challenge are welcome to join
• Rules & Officiating: This event strictly follows USAPA rules. All medal matches will be officially refereed, and we will make every effort to referee preliminary matches when possible.
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3-Day Schedule of Events
(Tournament schedule runs from Friday, September 18 to Sunday, September 20, 2026)
• Friday, September 18, 2026: Men's Doubles & Women's Singles (3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, PRO) — All Age Groups (19-49, 50+, 60+)
• Saturday, September 19, 2026: Mixed Doubles (3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, PRO) — All Age Groups (19-49, 50+, 60+)
• Sunday, September 20, 2026: Women's Doubles & Men’s Singles (3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, PRO) — All Age Groups (19-49, 50+, 60+)
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Tournament Format
• Amateur Divisions (3.0 to 4.5): Played as Pool Round Robins. The top teams from each pool will advance to a single-elimination playoff bracket to determine medal winners.
o Guaranteed Minimum: Every team is guaranteed a minimum of 3 games (if brackets play games to 15, or bronze matches to 15, and Gold medal matches as best 2-out-of-3 to 11). If formatting shifts to games up to 11, you are guaranteed a minimum of 5 games. All games must be won by 2.
• PRO / OPEN Divisions: Played in a competitive Double Elimination format (minimum of 6 teams required to run).
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General Policies & Disclaimers
• Bracket Adjustments: Tournament organizers reserve the right to combine, split, or adjust brackets and pools based on registration volumes, age availability, or other reasonable factors. If numbers permit, dedicated youth brackets will run; otherwise, juniors may be integrated into adult divisions.
• Waitlist Policy: If your chosen division fills, please register for the waitlist. Organizers will make every effort to accommodate waitlisted teams where court scheduling allows.
• Unforeseen Circumstances: While our premium indoor venue insulates play from standard weather delays, any severe unforeseen facility emergencies will be communicated to players with a 3-hour notice where possible.
• Right of Service: Tournament management reserves the right to refuse service at any time.
