Presented by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Wisconsin

BIG Pickleballooza Eau Claire 2026

About This Event

Eau Claire:  Big Pickleballooza is a 4-person team event that consists of 2 men and 2 women (18+).

Each team will battle other teams in MLP format form. In the MLP format, team matches are composed of four games, with the first two (2) games being women’s doubles or men’s doubles, and the final two (2) games consisting of mixed doubles.

If teams are tied after the four (4) games, an innovative singles tiebreaker known as a DreamBreaker™ is played.

The DreamBreaker format is a singles competition, with each team member playing and rotating after every 4 points, up to 16. Rally scoring will be used for all games.

• Teams must have 2 men and 2 women

• 24 teams max with 2 pools of 4 in each division

• Teams will be split into 3 divisions (8 teams in each division): Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced

• Seeded single elimination format for each division following pool play

• 4-game guarantee

We will be recognizing the winning teams of the event with a Team Trophy & Individual Medals, once the single elimination format is complete.

Beginner (1.0-2.0): Learning basic rules, rallies, and strokes. 

Advanced Beginner (2.1 to 2.9): Can sustain short rallies and is developing basic strategies. 

Intermediate (3.0-3.9): Understands court positioning, has some consistency with forehands, and is developing backhands. 

Advanced (4.0-4.9): Consistent forehands and backhands, can vary shots, and is comfortable playing at the non-volley zone. 

Professional (5.0-5.5+): Masters of strategy, with high levels of consistency and control, says Pickleheads

 

About This Event

Eau Claire:  Big Pickleballooza is a 4-person team event that consists of 2 men and 2 women (18+).

Each team will battle other teams in MLP format form. In the MLP format, team matches are composed of four games, with the first two (2) games being women’s doubles or men’s doubles, and the final two (2) games consisting of mixed doubles.

If teams are tied after the four (4) games, an innovative singles tiebreaker known as a DreamBreaker™ is played.

The DreamBreaker format is a singles competition, with each team member playing and rotating after every 4 points, up to 16. Rally scoring will be used for all games.

• Teams must have 2 men and 2 women

• 24 teams max with 2 pools of 4 in each division

• Teams will be split into 3 divisions (8 teams in each division): Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced

• Seeded single elimination format for each division following pool play

• 4-game guarantee

We will be recognizing the winning teams of the event with a Team Trophy & Individual Medals, once the single elimination format is complete.

Beginner (1.0-2.0): Learning basic rules, rallies, and strokes. 

Advanced Beginner (2.1 to 2.9): Can sustain short rallies and is developing basic strategies. 

Intermediate (3.0-3.9): Understands court positioning, has some consistency with forehands, and is developing backhands. 

Advanced (4.0-4.9): Consistent forehands and backhands, can vary shots, and is comfortable playing at the non-volley zone. 

Professional (5.0-5.5+): Masters of strategy, with high levels of consistency and control, says Pickleheads

 

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