2026 Missouri Winter Games

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March 20, 2026 - March 22, 2026 All day
Cooper Tennis Complex
Address: 2331 E. Pythian Springfield, MO 65802
Join us INDOORS at Cooper Tennis Complex in Springfield, MO for the Annual Missouri Winter Games pickleball tournament on March 20-22, 2026. Proceeds benefit The Missouri Winter Games & Ozarks Pickleball Club.
LOCATION:
Cooper Tennis Complex: 2331 E. Pythian St. Springfield, MO 65802 - portable nets on hardcourt surface!
Indoor tennis courts with full locker rooms and restrooms!
14 Indoor Courts. ALL BRACKETS INDOOR. Hardcourt Surface. Portable Nets. Franklin X-40 optic yellow ball.
FORMAT:
All brackets will be ROUND ROBIN. Some will have additional playoff bracket depending on registration. 4 game minimum. Most games will be played to 15, win by 2. Some brackets will differ based on numbers and will be announced for each bracket.
RATINGS:
USSP ratings will be used for ages 50+. In the absence of a USSP rating, then DUPR is used, then Self-Rating. Scores will be submitted to both USSP & DUPR.
SELF-SCORING & MOBILE PHONE:
This tournament will use Pickleball.com “Self Scoring.” Players should bring their mobile device with internet connection, be logged into their Pickleball.com account, and have text messages “turned on” in their Pickleball.com Profile.
COST:
Cost is $60 for 1 event or $70 for 2 events. (plus nonrefundable website service fee of $5 pp).
Cost is only $25 for Junior Scramble only (ages 8-12).
Seniors (50+) may receive a $10 discount if they are members of USSP (see below for more information).
Cost includes event shirt if registered by the early registration deadline (see below).
SCHEDULE:
  • Friday, 8am – 5pm: Men’s Singles (12-49), USSP Men’s Singles (50+), Women’s Singles (12-49), USSP Women’s Singles (50+), Juniors Singles (8-12)
  • Friday, 6pm-10pm: OPEN PLAY. $5.00 per person ($10 per person NOT registered in the tournament.
  • Saturday, 8am – 8pm: Men’s Doubles (12-49), USSP Men’s Doubles (50+), Women’s Doubles (12-49), USSP Women’s Doubles (50+), Men’s Scramble (65+), Women’s Scramble (65+)
  • Sunday, 8am – 8pm: Mixed Doubles (12-49), USSP Mixed Doubles (50+), Senior Coed Scramble (65+), Junior Scramble (8-12)
PLEASE NOTE: Bracket start times will not be finalized until after registration closes. Exact bracket start times will be posted about 3-4 days prior to the tournament. To avoid long wait times, some brackets won't start until later in the day. Be sure to watch your email and our Ozarks Pickleball Club social media.
Brackets will be separated by age and then skill level. You may play DOWN in age and/or UP in skill at your discretion. Be sure to register for your preferred age/skill level and check your current Skill Rating on Pickleball Brackets & DUPR. If you do not know what skill level to register for, seek the advice of more experienced players or contact the Tournament Director.
Planned Age Divisions:
Juniors 8-12, 12-34, 35-49, 50+, 60+, 70+, 65+ (scramble)
Planned Skill Divisions:
2.99 and under (beginner/recreational) – ALL AGES
3.0-3.49 (novice)
3.5-3.99 (intermediate)
4.0-4.49 (intermediate +)
4.5-4.99 (advanced)
5.0+ (elite)
Senior Scrambles: We will also have a 65+ Men’s, Women's and Coed Scramble. (and an 80+ men’s scramble if there’s interest).
Junior Scrambles: Junior (ages 8-12) Coed scrambles will also be available.
(all scrambles, sign up individually and play with a different partner each game).
Brackets generally will need to have a minimum of 5 teams or else they WILL BE COMBINED with similar skill or age levels. Some brackets may be combined due to # of registrations at the discretion of the TD. Be sure to register for your preferred age/skill level and check your current Skill Rating on USSP & DUPR.
Includes EVENT SHIRT if you register by 8:00am on March 6th, 2026. Final registration deadline is March 15th, 2026 by 8am!
Please note that there will be a registration "Service Fee" charged for each registration of $5.00. This is a non-refundable fee charged by the website.

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