Description

Starport Pickleball Classic

• Co-Ed Doubles Pickleball Tournament
• Saturday, July 18, 2026
• 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Gilruth Center Gymnasium
• Spectators welcome

Divisions:

• Adult Division, ages 18–44
• Masters Division, ages 45–59
• Legends Division, ages 60+
• Team placement will be determined by the age of the youngest player on the team. (Example: A 35-year-old and 55-year-old teammate will compete in the Adult Division)
• Tournament leadership reserves the right to adjust, combine, or expand divisions based on registration numbers.

Format:

• Co-Ed Doubles Tournament
• Two-person teams
• Team or individual registration available / participants without partners may register individually and be placed into an open pool for team pairing opportunities.
• Pool play followed by championship bracket
• Top teams advance to playoff rounds

Schedule:

• 7:15 AM - Check-In
• 7:50 AM - Welcome Message and tournament Rules
• 8:00 AM - Tournament Begins
• Event schedule may be adjusted due to weather conditions

Awards & Participant Engagement

• Perpetual Championship Trophy / Winning team names added each year
• Division Champion Recognition
• Best Team Socks Competition - teams will compete based on creativity, team coordination, originality and overall presentation

Program

NASA Pickleball Classic 2026 #12445

Sub-Programs

• Pickleball Classic - Individual Age 18-44 - Adult Division
• Pickleball Classic - Individual Age 45-59 - Masters Division
• Pickleball Classic - Individual Age 60+ - Legends Division
• Pickleball Classic - Team, Ages 18-44 - Adult Division
• Pickleball Classic - Team, Ages 45-59 - Masters Division
• Pickleball Classic - Team, Ages 60+ - Legends Division