The Jimothy Open

Saturday & Sunday, September 26  & 27 / 7:30 am – 8:30 pm

Celebrating our favorite Ballard critter, The Jimothy Open is a two-day tournament with four divisions. Beginners and Intermediates play on Saturday and the Advanced divisions will take place on Sunday.

Within each division we’ll have subdivisions for: Men’s, Women’s and Mixed Teams.

Cash, medals, and merch prizes await!

Register here. 

Rise & Brine: An Event Series for Beginners

Saturday, September 26 / 9 am – 2:30 pm

As they say, the early bird learns to play pickleball! (It’s a new saying.)

Join us for Pickleball 101 – a one-hour lesson followed by beginner open play. When you’re done playing, head to Mainstay Provisions at The Palms and celebrate your success with brunch and a mimosa!

Learn more and register for Saturday beginner-friendly Rise & Brine events at the links below:

• Pickleball 101: Learn to Play / 8 – 9 am / 12 pm – 1 pm
• Novice Open Play: 2.0-2.49 / 8:30 – 10:30 am / 10:30 am – 12:30 pm / 12:30 – 2:30 pm (not so early bird)
• Advanced Beginner Open Play: 2.49-2.99 / 8:30 – 10:30 am / 10:30 – 12:30 pm / 12:30 – 2:30 pm (late risers)

Not seeing a time that works for you? Hint: we have afternoon sessions too for those of you who would like to Rise and Brine a bit later in the day. Check the schedule at this link.

Matchpoint: a casual night for singles to play doubles

Saturday, September 26 / 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Tired of the apps and want to meet people IRL? You show up, we put you on a court with a structured rotation, and you play pickleball with a bunch of different people. Worst case: you don’t end up meeting a romantic interest, but you got to play pickleball for 2 hours.

Register by generation at the links below and see more details:

• Gen Z
• Millennial
• GenX
• Boomer

Pickle Jamz: A DJ Social Mixer

Saturday, September 26 – 9 – 11 pm

DJ Mixx America will be spinning hits from the 90s. Keep it a dance party in the loft, or play pickleball to the beats. This is a social mixer, meaning all skill levels mix together. Adult beverages and late night treats available at Mainstay Provisions at The Palms.

Learn more and register here.

Family Play Day: Kids, Parents + the Whole Fam

Sunday, September 27 – All day!

It’s Sunday Funday for kids, parents and families too. Come join us for The Jimothy Open Junior Division as well as two special clinics (Mini Pickles and Junior Foundations), followed by Junior/Parent Open Play! Get to know other families with pickling juniors.

Learn more and register at the links below:

• Mini Pickles (ages 5-7) / 9 – 10 am
• Foundations (ages 8-11) / 11 am – 12 pm / 1 – 2 pm
• Junior Open Play (ages 12+) / 8:30 – 10:30 am / 10:30 am – 12:30 pm / 12:30 – 2:30 pm / 2:30 – 4:30 pm / 4:30 – 6:30 pm
• Junior Open Play (ages 16+) / 8:30 – 10:30 am / 10:30 am – 12:30 pm / 12:30 – 2:30 pm / 2:30 – 4:30 pm / 4:30 – 6:30 pm
• Family Open Play (all levels, all ages) / 8:30 – 10:30 am / 10:30 am – 12:30 pm / 12:30 – 2:30 pm / 2:30 – 4:30 pm / 4:30 – 6:30 pm
• Adult Open Play (all levels) / 2:30 – 4:30 pm / 4:30 – 6:30 pm