Spring Break in Paradise: Pickleball Tournament

April 18 - 19 | Pickle Paradise – Elk River, MN

  • Early Bird Pricing: $35 per player (through March 15)

  • Regular Pricing: $40 per player (from March 15 - April 1)

  • Late Pricing: $50 per player (after April 1)

Minnesota spring can be… unpredictable. So we offering a way to brighten and warm it up!

Join us for Spring Break in Paradise, a two-day indoor pickleball tournament where sunshine is a mindset, the courts are warm, and the competition is real. Whether you’re chasing medals, DUPR matches, or just a weekend of great games and good vibes, this is your chance to shake off winter and play in the tropics — without leaving the state!

Palm trees - music - friendly competition - cold drinks. Welcome to pickleball vacation mode.

Play. Connect. Live Paradise.

Registration

Registration is handled through CourtReserve! Click the Links to be brought right to the registration page for your division. Enter your partner’s name - they will be sent a link to complete their registration and payment.

Guests Registrants are allowed. In your “Partner” field, select “Register Guest” in the drop down and enter their contact information.

Escape winter. Play hard. Welcome to Spring Break in Paradise.

What Makes This Tournament Different?

This isn’t a massive, rushed bracket factory. We intentionally keep divisions manageable so you get:

  • Multiple competitive matches

  • Organized pools and bracket play

  • A great facility to compete and socialize

Our goal is simple: You leave wanting to come back for the next one!

Divisions & Play Format

This is a partner tournament - register with your partner or contact us if you need help finding one (info@pickle-paradise.net)

We offer formats for a wide range of skill levels so everyone gets competitive games.

Saturday — Mixed Partner

Sunday — Men’s Partner | Women’s Partner

See below for division breakdown and registration links and divisions grouped by skill level based on DUPR or self-rating to ensure fair and competitive matchups. Exact timing is TBD and dates / times may adjust based on registration.

Format:

  • Round robin pool play - games to 11

  • Top teams advance to bracket play - games to 15.

    • Best 2 out of 3 to 11 for Championship / 3rd place matches

  • Guaranteed multiple games - depends on number of teams in each bracket

  • Medals and prizes for top finishers

(Some divisions may be DUPR reported — see registration for details.)

Prizes

We believe winning should feel worth it. The winner of each team will get a medal and:

🥇 1st Place: $20 CourtReserve Credit + Pickle Paradise T-shirt or Hat + Can Koozie + Kitchen Drink

🥈 2nd Place: $10 CourtReserve Credit + Can Koozie + Kitchen Drink

🥉 3rd Place: Can Koozie + Kitchen Drink

(And yes — bragging rights included)

The Pickle Paradise Experience

Pickle Paradise is a 7-court indoor facility built specifically for pickleball - including our large championship court with viewing space

During the tournament you’ll enjoy:

  • Music and themed atmosphere

  • Smoothie, snack, and specialty coffee bar

  • Beer, seltzers, and beverages

  • 2nd level mezzanine viewing lounge - spectators welcome!

  • Social environment between matches

This event is as much a community weekend as it is a competition.