Grand Opening Weekend
Date(s):
September 26, 2026 - September 27, 2026
Time:
All Day!
Where:
Pickle at the Palms!
let’s celebrate!
It’s our grand opening weekend – and there’s something fun for everyone!
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 and Junior divisions will take place on Sunday.
Within each division we’ll have subdivisions for: Men’s, Women’s and Mixed Teams.
Cash & merch prizes and some fun Jimothy trophies await!
Registration coming soon!
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 fun way to meet new people!
Saturday, September 26 / 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Wishing you were a part of a permanent double? Come join us for this fun pickleball dating event! Choose your generation – GenZ, Millennial, GenX or Boomer – bring your paddle and get ready to meet new people. Matchpoint is a social mixer, meaning it is not ratings-based. It will be fun!
Matchpoint is a casual night where we bring together singles to play doubles. You show up, we put you on a court with a structured rotation, and you play pickleball with a bunch of different people. No apps, no bios, no swiping, no pressure.
Learn more and register by the generation you identify with at the links below:
- Let’s get to the party – I’m a GenZ
- GenY or Millennial, that’s me!
- It’s a small generation, but a good one – GenX
- Showing everyone how it is done – I’m a Boomer
Pickle Jamz: A DJ Social Mixer
Saturday, September 26 – 9 – 11 pm
It’s a DJ Pickle Party. Maximize your cardio – dance + play the night away! This social mixer will get you moving on the court. Enjoy great music, adult beverages and late night treats at Mainstay Provisions at The Palms. DJ Mixx America will be spinning the tunes!
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