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Saturday, March 28, 2026

Rally at Sherwood Village, Mississauga

Round-Robin Knockout

Timing will be confirmed closer to the event

 

Bring your A-game and relish the opportunity to connect with pickleball enthusiasts while advancing the health of your community.

St. Michael’s Hospital Foundation is thrilled to partner with the Ontario Pickleball Academy (they’re kind of a big dill) to make this tournament an unforgettable experience. Get ready for some friendly competition and community spirit!

Tournament Format

  • Round-robin knockout with rally scoring*
  • Teams consist of 4 players 
  • Players switch positions every 5 points 
  • All teams get to play 4 matches, up to 25 points each
  • Individual registration fee of $100 per player (includes food, drink, tournament operations, access to all on-site activations)
  • Mandatory individual fundraising minimum of $500 OR a team fundraising minimum of $2,000. Free agents are required to fundraise $500.
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*How does rally scoring work? Rally scoring is simple: a point is scored after every rally, regardless of which team is serving. This version of pickleball rewards success after each point. If your team wins the rally, you win the point—no matter whether you're serving or returning.

As the tournament progresses, courts will open for social play! That means extra time in the kitchen (without doing dishes) beyond your guaranteed three rounds. Let’s keep the games rolling!

What to Expect

The unexpected. Prepare for a pickleball-palooza. Whether you're smashing it on the court or cheering from the sidelines, Paddle Royale serves up fun for everyone.

  • 30-Minute O.P.A. Run Clinic – New to the game? Join the Big Dill beginner bracket and ace the basics with a free 30-minute clinic from the Ontario Pickleball Academy. 
  • Onsite Activations & Activities – Relish in interactive surprises throughout the event. 
  • Live DJ – Volly to vibes with a live DJ spinning top tracks all day.
  • Food & Beverages – Refuel with refreshing drinks and dill-icious food.

Divisions

Paddle Royale is using DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating), a global system that ensures fair play across divisions. Register at your skill level—you can switch divisions until the first week of March. Team captains select the division for their team.

Remember: DUPR is just a number. What matters most is having fun and raising funds for St. Michael’s Hospital. Learn more about DUPR and how to get your rating below.
Big Dills (Beginners)
  • DUPR 12: The team’s aggregate DUPR must not exceed 12.30
  • The maximum individual player DUPR cannot exceed 3.60 to play in DUPR 12
Pickle Pros (Intermediates)
  • DUPR 14: The team’s aggregate DUPR must not exceed 14.30
  • The maximum individual player DUPR cannot exceed 4.10 to play in DUPR 14
NEW - Court Crushers (Advanced)
  • DUPR 16: The team’s aggregate DUPR must not exceed 16.30
  • The maximum individual player DUPR cannot exceed 4.60 to play in DUPR 16

Pickleball Ratings

DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) is the premier global pickleball rating system and technology platform, trusted by the world's leading clubs, tournaments, leagues, and federations. DUPR’s dynamic system match results to provide an accurate evaluation of players worldwide, on a scale from 2.000 to 8.000. DUPR is the official rating system of Pickleball Canada, the United Pickleball Association (UPA), Major League Pickleball (MLP), and many more.

Need help figuring out your team’s DUPR rating? Click here to learn more.

Still not sure about what division you belong in?

Paddle Royale Team will be hosting rating days leading up to the tournament across the GTA so keep an eye out for an invitation and a chance to learn more about your DUPR rating. New to Paddle Royale? Email us at PaddleRoyale@smh.ca to learn more about our rating days.

Fundraising

Help us smash our goal of $250,000!

 
There is a mandatory individual fundraising minimum of $500 OR a team fundraising minimum of $2,000. Free agents are required to fundraise $500.

These funds will empower St. Michael’s Hospital to deliver life-changing and life-saving care.

Contests

Highest Team Fundraiser

Are you ready to ace your fundraising game? In our "Serving Up Support" challenge, we’re rewarding teams who raise the most funds for St. Michael's Hospital. Will you smash our fundraising records? The top team will earn the title of "Grand Slam Supporter" and receive a prize. Every dollar counts, so let’s rally together!

Winning Team in Each Division

The "Paddle Royale Champions Match" is basically like Wimbledon. But cooler. And more intense. Tournament winners not only take home the coveted title of "Paddle Royale Rulers of the Court" but also win a prize.

Best Team Costume

Get ready to serve up some style in our "Dill-ightful Disguises" contest! Gather your team of four and come dressed in the most creative costumes. Do you have what it takes to be crowned costume champs? Enter your team into the competition at registration. The winners will be announced after the championship game! There will be one prize awarded per division.

Your Support Saves Lives

From world-class care to breakthrough research, and state-of-the-art spaces and equipment, every dollar helps our health teams deliver life-saving and life-changing care.

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