Get ready to celebrate the luck of the Irish, pickleball style, at the 2026 St. Augustine Shamrock Smash!
Join us for a weekend of exciting competition, coastal charm, and community spirit. This event combines great pickleball with the festive energy of St. Patrick’s season — all in the heart of historic St. Augustine, Florida.
Tournament Schedule:
Saturday, March 14 – Men’s & Women’s Doubles
Sunday, March 15 – Mixed Doubles
Competition each day may begin as early as 8:00 AM.
Specific start times and court assignments will be emailed to players 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 1, 2026 at 11:55 PM
As registration proceeds, tournament management reserves the right to combine brackets as needed if divisions do not fill. If brackets are combined, awards will be based on the original bracket in which a player registered. Brackets can be combined by age AND/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.
Tournament Directors reserve 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 your team will be moved to the wait list.
If your partner registers after the five-day window, your team will automatically move back to the active list if space allows and both players have paid.
Your spot in the tournament is not guaranteed until your partner has registered and all fees have been paid in full.
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.
