Teams are $150 and include a guaranteed three games on the indoor courts for the tournament, food, drinks, a special-edition NBC shirt, and a chance to win great prizes. Competitive and recreational divisions available.
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March 17, 2026 10:00 AM - March 17, 2026 12:00 PMDesigned for ages 7–13, our Junior Pickleball Camp is packed with exciting drills, games, and on-court challenges—all led by our Chicken N Pickle Teaching Pros. Players will build skills, boost confidence, and make new friends in a fun, encouraging environment. A delicious lunch is included, and our pros tailor instruction for all levels of play, from first-timers to advanced competitors.
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March 17, 2026 2:00 PM - March 17, 2026 4:00 PMIf you are new to the game, this is a great way to join Open Play with other TRUE Beginners. Our regular Open Play sessions might be intimidating for new players. This session offers an opportunity to build confidence in your game. Limit of 8 players per session on 1 court. Facilitated by one of our Teaching Pros.
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March 19, 2026 2:00 PM - March 19, 2026 3:00 PM
If you are new to the game, this is a great way to join Open Play with other TRUE Beginners. Our regular Open Play sessions might be intimidating for new players. This session offers an opportunity to build confidence in your game. Limit of 8 players per session on 1 court. Facilitated by one of our Teaching Pros.
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March 20, 2026 - March 22, 2026 All dayJoin 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 AGES3.0-3.49 (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. -
March 21, 2026 1:00 PM - March 21, 2026 4:00 PMWeekly mini tournaments at TapNPaddles powered by InPickle Nation and presented by Just Paddles.
Players sign up solo -- no partner needed. Each player will play with various other partners in round robin pool play. Results are processed and then players get paired up to play in a single elimination bracket where teams play for first, second, and third place medals. All results get sent to DUPR at the end of the event.
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March 21, 2026 5:00 PM - March 21, 2026 8:00 PM
$75 per team - Social and Competitive Divisions
To register, venmo @Rhonda-Lanier and leave a comment with player names and division.
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March 21, 2026 10:00 AM - March 21, 2026 11:00 AMPerfect for brand-new players or those needing a refresher, this clinic is designed to introduce you to the exciting world of pickleball!
What You’ll Learn:
- Basic strokes and techniques
- Game rules and scoring
- Court positioning and movement
What's Included: Use of a rental paddle or a demo paddle from our CNP Paddle Collection.
No prior experience needed — just come ready to learn and have fun! Just $5 per person.
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March 21, 2026 All day- Men's Doubles - 8 AM
- Mixed Doubles - 11 Am
- Women's Doubles - 2 PM
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March 24, 2026 2:00 PM - March 24, 2026 4:00 PM
If you are new to the game, this is a great way to join Open Play with other TRUE Beginners. Our regular Open Play sessions might be intimidating for new players. This session offers an opportunity to build confidence in your game. Limit of 8 players per session on 1 court. Facilitated by one of our Teaching Pros.