2026 The Great Minnesota Loon-Off
5th Annual Deaf Midwest Pickleball Tournament
We’re excited to bring together the Deaf community for a full weekend of pickleball, connection, and fun! This tournament is exclusively for Deaf community members. The term “Deaf” is inclusive and welcomes anyone who identifies as Deaf including Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, Late-Deafened, and others who fit within the Deaf category.
Get ready to smash, dink, and laugh your way through the weekend! Minnesota is about to become the pickleball hotspot, and we want YOU on the courts for our big, action-packed tournament. Don’t miss out—your paddle is calling!
Chip's Pickleball Club 980 Discovery Rd, Eagan, MN 55121
https://www.chipspickleball.com/
Conveniently located about 15 minutes from the airport, 20 minutes southeast of Minneapolis, and 15 minutes southwest of St. Paul.
When is it?
Tournament Schedule – Three Action-Packed Days!
Friday, June 26
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm: Friday Night Cash Clash – A fun, competitive double scrambles cash event where you’ll rotate and play with different partners throughout the night.
Saturday, June 27
8:00 am – 11:30 am: Women’s Doubles
12:30 pm – 4:00 pm: Men’s Doubles
Sunday, June 28
8:00 am – 4:00 pm: Mixed Doubles – Teams of one man and one woman
Important Note: Please check in 45 minutes early before your game starts!
DUPR?
Only Saturday and Sunday Doubles events will be reported to DUPR. Friday Cash Clash will not count towards to your DUPR score.
How much does it cost?
The more events you play, the more you save:
1st Event: $75
2nd Event: Add $10
Friday Cash Clash is $35 (Must be registered for either Saturday and/or Sunday event)
Remember: No refunds after May 31, 2026.
How do we play?
Skill Levels: We have groups for 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0 players.
The Games: Everyone plays in a "Round Robin" (you play against many teams). Games go up to 11 points.
Playoffs: The top 4 teams in each group move on to the finals!
Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-deaf-midwest-pickleball-tournament
Need Help?
Questions? Contact the Tournament Director, Jonathan Penny.
Facebook: Deaf Midwest Pickleball Tournament
Register ASAP—spots are disappearing faster than a well-placed kitchen-line smash! Get ready to dink, smash, and laugh your way through the weekend. We’ll see you on the courts!
Ball
We are working to obtain a supply of Lifetime LT48 balls for use for this tournament. Any changes, we will notify you.
Facility
The facility has plenty of seating. But feel free to bring your own folding chair if you desire to do so.
The facility also has a locker room, sauna, and cold plunge available for you.
Cancellation available until May 31, 2026. 100% funds will be refunded to you if you choose to cancel.
Food/Drink
There is a cafe and bar located on premises. We encourage you to patronize their business with food/drinks. You may bring your own water and/or snacks.