PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENTS

 The Howling Pickleball Tournament

Saturday, October 24, 2026
Lakewood Family YMCA
183 E. Fairmount Ave., Lakewood, NY 14750

Get ready to hit the courts for The Howling Pickleball Tournament! Join us at the Lakewood Family YMCA for a full day of competitive pickleball featuring Women’s, Men’s, and Mixed divisions for 3.5 and 4.0+ players.

Our indoor facility features six pickleball courts played on hardcourt tennis surfaces.

Divisions & Start Times

Women’s

  • Women’s 4.0+ — 8:30 AM
  • Women’s 3.5 — 12:30 PM

Men’s

  • Men’s 4.0+ — 8:30 AM
  • Men’s 3.5 — 11:00 AM

Mixed

  • Mixed 4.0+ — 11:00 AM
  • Mixed 3.5 — 3:00 PM

Check-in begins 30 minutes before your division’s scheduled start time.

Playing Format

Tournament format information will be announced.

Medals will be awarded to the top three teams in each division.

Registration & Cost

First Event: $35
Additional Events: $20 each

All participants are required to register and pay online.

Registration is not considered complete until payment has been received. If registration has not been fully paid by the deadline, a team from the waitlist may be moved into your spot.

Register HERE through Royal Pickleball

 

Ball

The Franklin X-40 Outdoor Pickleball — Yellow will be used for all divisions.

Brand-new tournament balls will be provided for play.

Paddles

All paddles must appear on the USA Pickleball (USAP) Approved Paddle List. This list includes paddles certified for tournament play at USA Pickleball-sanctioned events.

We will accept paddles appearing on the approved list for The Howling Pickleball Tournament.

Referees & Sportsmanship

Matches will be self-officiated, and all players are expected to demonstrate good sportsmanship throughout the tournament.

Line calls should only be made when the ball is clearly seen as out. If there is uncertainty, the ball will be considered in. Players are also expected to call faults on themselves or their partner.

Food & Drinks

Food and water/Gatorade will be provided for registered tournament players.

Restrooms & Showers

Restrooms and showers are available for tournament participants in the Lakewood Family YMCA locker rooms.