2024 St. Michael Academy Pickleball Tournament

Come enjoy another weekend of outdoor fun for every generation and skill level.

WHAT? YEAR THREE of St. Michael Academy's Annual Pickleball Tournament. This is not a sanctioned tournament.

WHO? Adults and juniors of various skill levels can participate. The students of SMA will benefit, with proceeds dedicated to enhanced sports, physical fitness and outdoor programming + equipment.

Tournament Pro: TBD | SMA Event Co-Chairs: Mike Ward & Chris Gowder

WHEN? Nov 2-3, 2024.

WHERE? Central Park, Fernandina Beach, FL. Parking lots will be coned off at Central Park for event participants (free parking).

Noelle's Crunchy Tacos food truck will be available adjacent to the pickleball courts.

HOW? Sign up here on Eventbrite. Please make sure to decide on your team member, as match play will be doubles events.

Tournament Director reserves the right to change event format based on total registrations. Prior to the event and based on registration levels, organizers will email approximate start times.

HOW MUCH? Registration includes one event and a t-shirt for each teammate. Most team events are $45 dollars per person ($90 per team), the proceeds from which go to benefit the school and its students.

Additional event registrations are priced at 50% off for the purchaser with the promo code that will be provided on your confirmation page and sent in your registration email. The registrant acts as the "team captain" and is responsible for disseminating information to the team member that they register.

Register by August 31st to be guaranteed your selected t-shirt size.

FAQ

I'm a competitive player. Do I have to play with a kid?

No, you don't. Most of our events are for adult players.

What is multi-generational play?

Multi-generational play involves youth 13 years old and under paired with adults with a minimum 20 year age gap. This means that a 6 year old could pair with someone at least 26 years old. A 13 year old could pair with an adult at least 33 year old, etc etc.

What if I need a partner?

If you would like to join a list of players seeking doubles partners, you can access the self-service list here. This list is not monitored by the organizer.

What and whom does my entry fee cover?

The entry fee paid covers a team of two players: Player 1 and Player 2. For the $90 tickets, a t-shirt is included for each participant (limit 1/person).

Are there refunds?

Because this is a school fundraiser, we enforce a no refund policy.

What if it rains?

In the event of rain, organizers will make best efforts to shuffle start times when courts are dry. Safety first!

How do I find out my rating?

You can estimate your rating by referring to this link for guidance on self-assessment or use your official rating. Remember, this is a non-sanctioned tournament, so will not impact your "official" rating. We are here to have fun and support the school and community.

Is my purchase tax deductible?

Our school is a non-profit institution recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Your donation is fully deductible for income tax purposes as allowed by law. Please keep your receipt for your records. It serves as compliance with Internal Revenue Service regulations governing charitable contributions. This attests that you did not receive any goods or services in exchange for your donation. Our non-profit tax identification number is 59-3529536.

I have a teenager that is a skilled player. Can they play up with adults?

J ust email us and we'll work to get your teen in the optimal category.

Additional questions or interested in sponsorship? Please email Pickleball@SMAcad.org. The event is run by parent volunteers, so thanks for your patience if it takes us some time to get back to you!