Pints & Paddle is excited to partner with The Randy Shaver Cancer Research and Community Fund to support cancer research, prevention, treatment, and community needs throughout Minnesota.
Together, we are hosting Slam & Jam — a summer weekend of festivities, featuring Minnesota’s largest pickleball tournament, live music, cornhole, delicious food and refreshing drinks. Don’t miss out on the fun – come join us and make a difference!
Summer Slam and Jam is presented by Experience Maple Grove, PIKKL and Culvers.
All divisions start and finish IN A SINGLE DAY.
Competitive Play
- Divisions for all skill levels, including Beginner, Senior and Pro divisions.
- Round robin play in pools of 6 teams across 2 courts at a brand new 18-court outdoor facility (Lakeview Knolls Park), just 5 minutes from Pints & Paddle.
- All teams advance to the same day March Madness style single-elimination bracket at Pints & Paddle.
- Both facilities located in Maple Grove, MN. Less than 5 minutes apart.
- All teams get a minimum of 6 games.
Post-Game Fun
- Relax and watch the championship matches, courtside or from our second floor mezzanine.
- Enjoy delicious food and drinks at the attached Pints & Paddle's taproom, featuring 78 self-serve taps and a scratch-made American kitchen.
- Unwind on the spacious patio with live music playing all day long.
There is More
- Thursday Night Pro/Celebrity Showdown: Kick off the event with a night of exhibition matches featuring pickleball pros and local celebrities!
- Pro Divisions Friday and Saturday: Watch the best of the best compete for a shot at the $2,000 prize purse (FOR EACH DIVISION) in the Pro Divisions on Friday and Saturday night.
- Sip and Shop: Browse the latest pickleball gear, athletic apparel, nutrition products, and more at the exhibitor booths on Court 10! Local brands will be showcasing their products throughout the tournament.
- Give to a Great Cause: Registration fees benefit the Randy Shaver Cancer Research and Community Fund.
Pricing: $110 per team ($55 per individual)
* Prices may increase depending on registration numbers. Sign up NOW to lock in the lowest rate.
*Individuals will be paired, as this is a doubles tournament.
Important: After registering, teams have 7 days to register their partner. Teams that miss this deadline will be moved to the waitlist.
Senior divisions are for players 60 years and older.
Tournament Schedule
Thursday
- Kick off the event with a night of exhibition matches featuring pickleball pros and local celebrities!
Friday
- Senior Mixed 3.0 - 3.5 (Intermediate)
- Mixed 2.5 - 3.0 (Beginner)
- Mixed 3.0 - 3.5 (Intermediate)
- Mixed 3.5 - 4.0 (Intermediate / Advanced)
- Mixed 4.0 - 4.5 (Advanced)
- Mixed 4.5 - 5.0 (Very Advanced)
- Mixed 5.0+ (Open / Professional) - $2000 purse
Saturday
- Senior Mens 3.0 - 3.5 (Intermediate)
- Senior Womens 3.0 - 3.5 (Intermediate)
- Women's Doubles 2.5 - 2.8 (Beginner)
- Men's Doubles 2.5 - 3.0 (Beginner)
- Women's Doubles 2.8 - 3.2 (Beginner / Intermediate)
- Women's Doubles 3.2 - 3.6 (Intermediate)
- Men's Doubles 5.0+ (Open / Professional) - $2000 purse
- Women's Doubles 5.0+ (Open / Professional) - $2000 purse
Sunday
- Men's Doubles 3.0 - 3.5 (Intermediate)
- Women's Doubles 3.6 - 4.0 (Intermediate / Advanced)
- Men's Doubles 3.5 - 4.0 (Intermediate / Advanced)
- Men's Doubles 4.0 - 4.5 (Advanced)
- Women's Doubles 4.0 - 4.5 (Advanced)
- Men's Doubles 4.5 - 5.0 (Very Advanced)
- Women's Doubles 4.5 - 5.0 (Very Advanced)
Divisions can start as early as 7am and as late as 6pm. Specific division times will be released at least 2 weeks before the event, once registration numbers have been finalized.
Choosing the Correct Skill Division:
- Sign up for the division matching your HIGHER skilled player. For example, if Player A is 3.8 and Player B is 4.1, choose the 4.0 - 4.5 division.
- The tournament Director WILL adjust teams to ensure fair competition. Please signup for the correct division to make this easier for us.
- DUPR rating is NOT required. We may reach-out to unrated players to confirm the correct division.
- Unsure of your skill level? Contact Matt (matt@pintsandpaddle.com) to setup an evaluation at our open play sessions.
Sign up individually (we will help pair you) or team up with your pickleball partner.
Join us for a fun-filled weekend while supporting a great cause!