Axe ’Em, Jacks!
Dink or Die Pickleball Tournament
SFA's Campus Recreation invites you to join us during our inaugural Dink or Die Pickleball Tournament. This two-day tournament is designed with fun and games in mind — whether you're new to pickleball or a seasoned pro. Come on out, have a great time playing and meet fellow picklers from around East Texas!
This tournament is a fundraiser benefiting Campus Rec's student employee scholarship and is not sanctioned by USA Pickleball. We're here to dink, volley and have a good time with the community!
Format
Categories
- Mixed Doubles
- Men's Doubles
- Women's Doubles
Round Robin format
A round robin format is planned. Tournament director may change the format as necessary.
Based on the number of teams, matches will be comprised of:
- one game to 15, win by two
- or one game to 11, win by two.
If there are fewer participants, matches will be two out of three games to 11, win by two.
Determining winners
Winners will be determined by the total number of matches won. In the event of a tie or multiple pools in a category, top teams will be placed in a bracket to determine medal playoff. Bracket play will be assigned based on win/loss and total points earned from the round robin.
Awards
First, second and third place teams will be awarded in each category.
Registration
Participants may sign up for a maximum of two categories.
Team registration: $70/category
Registration ends: 11 p.m. May 12
By entering this tournament, you are agreeing to all rules and regulations including those stated in the on-site waiver.
T-shirts
T-shirts will be given to the first 30 teams to sign up (one shirt per player). T-shirts also may be purchased at the event.
Refunds
Refunds will be given if registration is cancelled by May 1, 2025. To request a refund, email your registration information to campusrec@sfasu.edu. Inclement weather: As this is a fundraising tournament for scholarships, should inclement weather impact this tournament by having to either cancel, reschedule or shorten play, there will be no refunds given. We will try our best to reschedule at a later date.
Schedule
Saturday, May 17
- Men's Doubles
- 9 a.m. Check in
- Courts open for checked-in participants
- 9:30 a.m. Tournament starts
- 9 a.m. Check in
- Women's Doubles
- 1 p.m. Check in
- Courts open for checked-in participants
- 1:30 p.m. Tournament starts
- 1 p.m. Check in
Sunday, May 18
- Mixed Doubles
- Check in: 12:30 p.m.
- Start time: 1 p.m.
Awards will be given upon the completion of each category tournament.
Venue and Amenities
Venue options
Games will be played at SFA's pickleball courts and/or Maroney Park. Official location for games will determined by quantity of teams registered and communicated to registered participants.
Parking and restrooms
Regardless of venue, there is no fee for parking during the tournament. Both venues offer permanent restroom facilities near the courts.
What to bring
Bring water along with your favorite gear and paddle. We also suggest you bring chairs as seating options are limited.
Pets, even if well-behaved and leashed, are not permitted on court surfaces.
Amenities
- Play area type
- Outdoor
- Uncovered
- Asphalt
- Permanent net
- Quantity of courts
- SFA: six to eight
- Maroney Park: 12
- Tournament ball provided
- Franklin X40
Benefiting the Worsham Scholarship
Established in 2011 by Campus Recreation staff members to honor the legacy of Dr. Raymond Lee Worsham, the scholarship provides financial assistance to an eligible Campus Rec student employee who upholds the values of the department in their work.
