Backhands, Blues & BBQ
Friday Night Player Party! Includes BBQ Dinner and Live Band! 7:00 - 10:00pm
The 4.5 division will play their first round Friday Night for everyone to watch!
Register as a Team Captain
One person registers first, then invites teammates after.
A high-energy, team-based pickleball tournament with guaranteed matches and guaranteed fun!
TEAM FORMAT
Teams of 4 players (2 women, 2 men)
One person registers as Team Captain
The captain:
Registers first
Invites teammates digitally after registration
May pay just for themselves or for the whole team
👉 Don’t have a full team yet? Register anyway.
Most teams finalize rosters after the captain signs up.
WHO THIS TOURNAMENT IS FOR
You should play if you:
Regularly play leagues, ladders, or competitive games
Enjoy doubles and mixed play
Like the idea of team energy instead of single-elimination stress
Want guaranteed play, not one-and-done
DIVISIONS OFFERED
3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5+
Seniors (50+): 3.5, 4.0, 4.5+
HOW MATCHES WORK (MLP STYLE — FAST & FUN)
Each team match includes:
Women’s Doubles
Men’s Doubles
Two Mixed Doubles games
Each game is played to 11 points.
If teams are tied 2–2, the match goes to a Dreambreaker — a fast-paced mixed doubles tiebreaker played to 15.
REGISTRATION DETAILS
Registration Deadline: June 22, 2026
How to Register
Click the black Register button below to register as a Team Captain.
One person starts the team. Teammates are invited and added after registration.
👉 Don’t have a full team yet? Register anyway.
Most teams finalize their rosters after the captain signs up.
If you want to join an existing team email Kelly Marshall to be matched at
Notice of Hybrid lined courts!
Onion Creek Club has 16 permanently lined pickleball courts on existing tennis courts. Temporary nets are also used. Any player entrants who would like to play on the courts before the tournament are welcome to visit and play at the club from June 15-June 21.
There are no refunds after the registration deadline.
Friday Night Player Party
Friday June 26 at 7:00 pm will be the "Blues & BBQ" party included for all players! It will also be the first round of the 4.5 divisions. The evening will feature a BBQ dinner and a live band! Additional tickets are available for purchase for non-tournament players.