<b>Thank you for supporting The Forge! If you’re on the waitlist, don’t be discouraged—we’ll do our best to get as many teams in as possible.</b>
<i>The Forge Open: Rally for Recovery 2026</i> is hosted by The Forge and Construction Foundation of BC and will take place on January 30-February 1, 2026 at the Victoria Pickleball Centre.
Registration opens on November 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM PST and closes on January 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM PST. Entry fees are $65.00 plus $15.00 per additional event. Payment is processed through Stripe.
<b>NEW!</b> Players who contribute a minimum donation of <b>$175</b> will have their tournament registration fees refunded. Make your donation here: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/139750.
Tournament play begins at 8:00 AM PST each day (with the exception of Friday, January 30, 2026). Players will not be allowed into the facility prior to 7:30 AM PST. The schedule is as follows:
<b>Friday, January 30, 2026 - 4:00 PM start</b>
Mixed Doubles 3.0 Any Age
Mixed Doubles 3.0 55+
Men's Doubles OPEN
Women's Doubles OPEN
<b>Saturday, January 31, 2026 - 8:00 AM start</b>
Men's Doubles 3.0, 3.5, 3.5 55+, 4.0
Women's Doubles 3.0, 3.0 55+, 3.5, 3.5 55+, 4.0
<b>Sunday, February 1, 2026 - 8:00 AM start</b>
Mixed Doubles 3.5, 3.5 55+, 4.0, 4.0 55+, OPEN
Masters Category - Gold medalists from each category are invited back to play in a double elimination bracket
Start times may be adjusted based on registration volume to ensure competitive and enjoyable play.
Registration is through Pickleball Tournaments, and both partners must have accounts. Once one partner registers, the second partner must complete their registration within 2 days. If both partners have not registered and paid within that window, the team will be moved to the waitlist.
Skill levels will follow DUPR ratings. Players may play up in skill level but not down. Age eligibility is based on December 31, 2026. The Tournament Director reserves the right to adjust formats, combine divisions, or modify start times based on registration.
Spectators are welcome but must not interfere with game play.
