Welcome to the Triumph Over Tremors Charity Tournament, hosted at PIKL Los Angeles. This is a 1-day tournament on May 16, 2026 for all skill levels. Proceeds will be used to help patients pay for the highly effect treatment for Parkinson's call "Focused Ultrasound Therapy". This treatment usually costs $30,000 per side of the patients brain. With the help of tournaments like this, patients will get the treatment they need.
Registration:
Registration is available for spectators and players. Registration ends on May 12th at 2:00pm PST. The player fee is $80. Players are able to register for only 1 event. The spectator fee is $25. Registration for all players and spectators includes all-day admission to the tournament.
3 Divisions:
Beginner or never played (below 3.0 DUPR) - We will run a beginner lesson followed by a round robin tournament
Lesson: 9:00am - 10:00am
Round Robin: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Beginner / Intermediate or DUPR 3.0 - 3.5 - Round robin with playoffs
12:00pm - 3pm
Intermediate or DUPR 3.5 - 4.0 - Round robin with playoffs
3pm - 6pm
Advanced or DUPR 4.0+ Round robin with playoffs
6pm - 9pm
**Final schedule and divisions are dependent on total number of registrants and may change.
Check-in:
Players will check in at PIKL Los Angeles prior to the start of your division. Each division will start exactly on time. Arriving late may result in a forfeited match.
Tournament Format:
All matches will be timed to 12 minutes with a 3 minute buffer between matches.
Matches will end when one team scores 11 points (win by 1) OR 12 minutes is up...whichever occurs first.
In the event of a tie at the end of 12 minutes, the team that scores next will win, regardless of who served.
Groups:
Each division will have 3 groups of players determined via random selection. Each group will play in a round robin format. The top 2 teams from each group will advance to playoffs for each division. Top teams are determined by best overall record.
Playoffs:
Playoff teams will compete in a single elimination bracket for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
When determining the teams who advance to the playoffs, ties are handled according to the USAP Rulebook, section 15.B.4.
Prizes:
New / Never played division: Joola paddles for 1st place
Beginner / Intermediate Division: Joola Paddles for 1st place
Intermediate Division: Joola Paddles for 1st place
Advanced Division: Joola Paddles and cash for 1st place
Sponsors:
Joola
Spindrift
DUPR:
Scores will not be uploaded to DUPR
About the Be Still Foundation
The Be Still Foundation recently announced the launch of its inaugural Triumph Over Tremors Pickleball Tournament series, a nationwide event kicking off in April 2026 during National Parkinson’s Awareness Month. The series will bring communities together to support people living with Essential Tremor and Parkinson’s disease.
The Be Still Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring dignity and hope for individuals living with Essential Tremor and tremor-dominant Parkinson’s disease. Through education, advocacy, emotional support, and financial assistance, the foundation helps patients access advanced, incisionless treatment options that can dramatically improve quality of life.
Why Pickleball?
Pickleball has proven to be a powerful and accessible activity for individuals living with Essential Tremor or Parkinson’s disease. The game encourages gentle, rhythmic movement that helps improve balance, coordination, and mobility, while remaining low-impact and easy on the joints. Beyond the physical benefits, pickleball’s social nature fosters connection and community, supporting mental health, motivation, and overall quality of life.
