Pickle and Picnic 2026 — Overland Park, KS

Whether you're a pickleball pro or have never picked up a paddle — everyone's welcome! Not playing? Come just to eat, drink, and socialize! * Help us keep our new courts in great shape. Court shoes required for anyone entering the courts. Please remember that this is a FREE event for NFS ADULT residents only. Hope to see you there! Pickleball Registration Instructions: All participants must register and sign the waiver. If you already have a teammate: One person can create a team name during registration. The other person can either join that team later or be registered by their teammate during sign-up. Don’t have a teammate yet? No problem — you can still register as an individual. We’ll pair you with another solo participant at the tournament. Please ensure you complete your registration and sign the waiver ahead of time. Pickleball Tournament Play Rules: Format Round Robin Elimination- teams split into 2 pools Everyone plays minimum of 3 pool games. Top 2 from each pool punch their ticket to the Final Four Bracket. Winners battle in the Championship Match 🏆. 3rd-place bragging rights match! Match Play Games to 11 points (win by 1) OR until the 12-minute clock runs out. Rally scoring (point every rally). Each team gets ONE timeout per game (use it wisely 😉). Seeding Tiebreakers Win/Loss record Head-to-head result Point differential Total points scored Coin flip (pickleball gods decide) Good Vibes Only Be on time, ready, and smiling when your court is called. Show love for your teammates/opponents/neighbors. Play hard, laugh harder, and keep the day rolling for everyone!