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PICKLEBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
OCTOBER 17th - NOVEMBER 1st, 2026
Location: Dink Shots
7353 Wales Ave. NW North Canton, Ohio 44720
Phone: 330-904-1122
✅ Registration:
Registration coming September 1st. Stay tuned!
FRANKLIN X-40
The Franklin X-40 is the Official Ball of the
Ohio Open Pickleball Championships.
Trusted for its durability, consistency, and tournament-level performance, the X-40 will be used throughout all matches and serve contests during the event.
Get ready to play with the best!
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Event Schedule
Overview
DATES COMING SOON
EVENTS COMING SOON
TIMES COMING SOON
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Details: Coming soon
Important Player Notes
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All player meetings will be held with the Tournament Director.
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Courts will be open early for warm-up prior to matches.
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Two-minute warm-up allowed only for your first match.
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No additional warm-up time during round robin play.
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Each team is allowed one timeout per game.
Adults Division Details
🌀 Format: Round Robin, 10 Spots per Event.
🎁 Player Gifts: Ohio Open Beach Sized Towel, and free entry into Serve Contest
🏅 Prizes: Medals Top Finishers
🌟 Special Prize: All gold medal winners receive custom Ohio Open Champion jacket (only one jacket per lifetime, even with multiple gold wins.)
SPECIAL PRIZE
All adult gold medalist winners receive a custom Ohio Open Champion Jacket!
Note: Only one jacket per lifetime, even with multiple gold wins.
All logos designed by Big Kahuna Graphics, in Canton, OH.
FUN DAY
Date Coming Soon
Time Coming Soon
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🎯 Serve Contest – Test your skills for cash prizes!
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Free Lessons with Registered Pros - Open to all ages and skill levels
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Lesson Topics:
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Advanced Serving
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Topspin Ground Strokes
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Executing the Drop Volley
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🎶 Music & Food – Enjoy music and local eats while you watch or play
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Open Court Time – Practice, play, or just have fun with friends!
🎉 Come celebrate with music, food, and activities for all ages! 🎉
🎁 PLAYER GIFTS & AWARDS
All Adult Players Receive:
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Ohio Open Beach Sized Towel
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Free entry into Serve Contest
🥇🥈🥉 TOURNAMENT MEDALS
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Gold, Silver, and Bronze for top 3 finishers in each division
🏆 SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY
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For the youngest adult gold medalists (Men’s & Women’s Singles)
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Winners' names engraved permanently and trophy displayed in Canton, OH
SERVE CONTEST
Dates
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Dates to be announced
🎯 Open to everyone —
players and non-players alike!
Try your luck for a chance at serious cash prizes.*
*Serve contest cash prize value depends on number of entries.
*In the event of multiple ties, a public lottery drawing will be held on Sunday evening to determine the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.
How It Works
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6 serves total: 3 from each side.
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Scoring Blocks:
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Block 1: 3 points
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Block 2: 5 points
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Block 3 (smallest): 7 points
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Special Target (can of X-40 balls. Official ball of the Ohio Open): 10 points
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Max Score Possible: 60 points
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Depth + Accuracy = Win!
Serve Contest Entry Fees 🎟️
TOURNAMENT PLAYERS:
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1st Try: Free
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2nd Try: $5
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3rd Try: Free
NON-TOURNAMENT PLAYERS:
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1st Try: $5
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2nd Try: $5
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3rd Try: $5
Serve Contest Cash Prizes
💵 1st Place: up to $1,000*
💵 2nd Place: up to $500*
💵 3rd Place: up to $250*
🏅 4th–8th Places: $50 each*
*Final cash prize value depends on number of entries.
Proceeds
Proceeds benefit free junior pickleball programs in Canton, Cleveland, and Jamaica (equipment & lessons free to kids).
📋Registration
📅 REGISTRATION COMING SOON FOR 2026:
Link coming soon
✅ EARLY BIRD SPECIAL:
Early bird registration - Sept. 1st until midnight Sept. 13th
📅 REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
October 11th at midnight.
Once registration ends, no refunds.
Join us for an outstanding
pickleball event in Ohio!
✨ Competition, fun, community, and a great cause! ✨
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR
2025 WINNERS 🥇✨
Men's Singles 17-49 4.0-4.5
Rohan
Women's Singles 17-49 4.0-4.5
Landry
2025 PHOTO GALLERY
