Swingin' for a Scholarship Pickleball Tournament

Next date: Friday, September 19, 2025 | 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM

view of court centerline during a pickleball game

Hosted at the City’s state-of-the-art outdoor pickleball complex, up to 150 players go paddle to paddle during this two-day tournament, split by age and skill rating.

All participant entry fees and additional donations go directly to the Lenexa Parks & Recreation Scholarship Program.

Ages 18 and up

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Fee

  • $25 per player per category

How to register

To register as a team, please list your partner. Both players must register separately. 

When registering as an individual without a partner, the signup process includes questions about skill level to help us appropriately match you with a partner.

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Event schedule 2024

Friday, Sept. 20, 2024

Morning

50+ Men’s

50+ Women’s

Break

Afternoon

50+ Mixed Doubles


Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024

Morning

Open Men’s

Open Women’s

Break

Afternoon

Open Mixed Doubles

What you need to know

Tournament structure

Pool play assignments announced the Monday of the tournament week. 

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time and plan on staying for the duration of your bracket. There is a winner's bracket as well as a consolation bracket. Games are played to 11 points (win by 2 and cap at 15 points).

Location

All games are played on the outdoor Bois D’Arc Park pickleball courts. No adjustments for shade/wind, etc. In case of inclement weather, games will be moved to the Lenexa Rec Center and/or Lenexa Community Center.

Teams

Teams consist of two players only — no subs. If one player is injured and cannot play, the team must forfeit.

No player can play on more than one team in the same division. Players are allowed to play in different categories.

Brackets

This tournament consists of pool play followed by bracket play (single or double depending on the number of teams in the division). Each team will play every team in the pool once. Pool play record will set the seeding for the bracket play.

What to bring

Your own paddles and portable chairs. No outside pickleballs allowed. 

Game rules and time limit

Score cards are given to each team prior to their game by the tournament coordinator.

Games are played to 11 points (win by 2 and cap at 15 points).

If a team is not there after the five-minute warm-up, a forfeit will be required.

Winners

Teams follow the bracket. One winner is announced for each division.

Tournament rules

This tournament is enforced primarily by the "honor system." There will be an onsite tournament coordinator. The tournament coordinator’s responsibility will be to rule on any situation in which teams cannot agree. The tournaments coordinator's decision is final — no exceptions.

Dress code

Please wear appropriate attire suitable for pickleball play. Tennis shoes are recommended for safety.

Code of conduct

  • Understand, appreciate and abide by the rules of the game.
  • Respect the integrity and judgment of staff.
  • Respect your opponent and congratulate them in a courteous manner following each match whether in victory or defeat.
  • Be responsible for your actions and maintain self-control.
  • Do not taunt or bait opponents and refrain from using foul or abusive language.
  • Understand that not abiding by these rules will have you and/or your team removed from the tournament without a monetary refund.

Parking

Free parking is available at the Foundry Church, 8835 Lackman Rd., Lenexa, KS 66219. Handicap-accessible parking is available at the Foundry Church parking lot.

Alcohol

No alcoholic beverages are allowed.

Concessions

Light refreshments such as water, fruit and snacks are available on site for players.

Pets

Only service dogs are allowed at the event.

Between games

Players are welcome to sit around the park, playground, parking lots, or in their car.

Make a donation

Even if you don’t participate in the tournament as a player, you can still support a great cause. Make a tax-deductible donation to the Lenexa Parks & Recreation Scholarship Program to help other residents access quality recreational opportunities in our community.

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Event sponsors

  • Honey Bee Pediatric Dental Co.
  • Renewal By Andersen
  • Kelsey Ballard Agency: State Farm

Event status

To find out whether an event is canceled or delayed, check our notification line below or call 913.477.7170.

When

  • Friday, September 19, 2025 | 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday, September 20, 2025 | 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Location

Bois D'Arc Park, 8870 Lackman Rd., Lenexa, KS, 66219, View Map

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