š PPL ā Fairgrounds Grand Opening Classic
Powered by the Parade Pickleball League (PPL)
Fairgrounds Pickleball Ottawa
August 7ā9, 2026
š Venue:
Fairgrounds Pickleball Ottawa
2065A Robertson Road
Ottawa, ON K2H 5H9
Celebrate the official Grand Opening of Fairgrounds Pickleball Ottawa with an exciting weekend of competition at the PPL ā Fairgrounds Grand Opening Classic! Join players from across the region as we kick off Ottawa's newest premier pickleball destination with three days of exciting competition, great prizes, and an unforgettable atmosphere.
Whether you're chasing a medal, improving your DUPR rating, or simply enjoying an incredible weekend of pickleball, this event promises something for everyone.
š Tournament Format & Divisions
This is a Skill / Age tournament featuring divisions throughout the weekend.
Age Groups
16+ | 50+ | 60+
Skill Levels
2.5 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.5+ (OPEN)
Friday ā August 7
3.0 50+ Men's & Women's Doubles
3.5, 4.0 & 4.5+ Split Age Mixed Doubles (One player 50+ and one player under 50)
Players may enter up to TWO (2) events on Friday:
One Split Age Gender Doubles event
One Split Age Mixed Doubles event
ā ļø IMPORTANT: If you are playing both a Split Age Gender Doubles event and a Split Age Mixed Doubles event on Friday, you MUST register at the same skill level for both events.
Examples:
ā
3.5 Men's/Women's Doubles + 3.5 Split Age Mixed Doubles
ā
4.0 Men's/Women's Doubles + 4.0 Split Age Mixed Doubles
ā 3.5 Men's/Women's Doubles + 4.0 Split Age Mixed Doubles
ā 4.0 Men's/Women's Doubles + 3.5 Split Age Mixed Doubles
Entries with different skill levels will not be accepted due to scheduling conflicts.
Saturday ā August 8
Men's & Women's Doubles
Maximum one event per player.
Sunday ā August 9
Mixed Doubles
Maximum one event per player.
š° Registration & Fees
Registration: $65
Event Fee: $20 per event
Open Division Event Fee: $40
Cash prizes awarded in Open divisions.
Limited spots available. Register early to secure your place.
ā ļø Registration Information
Teams are confirmed only when both partners are registered and paid.
Teams with an unregistered partner after the registration deadline may be moved to the waitlist.
Tournament organizers reserve the right to combine or modify divisions based on registration numbers.
š Match Format & Rules
USA Pickleball Official Rules.
Paddles must be approved by USA Pickleball or UPA-A.
All Gold Medal matches will be refereed.
Pool Round Robin format followed by playoff rounds.
Top teams advance to the medal bracket.
Scoring
Main Draw & Bronze Medal Matches: One game to 15, win by 2.
Gold Medal Matches: Best 2 out of 3 games to 11, win by 2.
š DUPR Ratings
All players must have a DUPR account.
Tournament results will be submitted to DUPR.
Players without a DUPR account should create one before the event.
Create your free DUPR account if needed before the tournament:
https://dashboard.dupr.com/signup
Join us as we celebrate the first official tournament of Fairgrounds Pickleball Ottawa. Enjoy high-level competition, a state-of-the-art venue, exciting prizes, and the welcoming community that makes the Parade Pickleball League one of Ontario's fastest-growing tournament series.
Register early, grab your partner, and be part of the inaugural PPL ā Fairgrounds Grand Opening Classic!
