UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, November 22, 2025
TapNPaddles 4956 E. 35th St N., Wichita, KS
12:00 - 7:00 PM
Presented by Kansas Youth Pickleball, Core, and TapNPaddles
Get ready for a very special day of pickleball action at the Kansas Youth Pickleball Open, hosted at TapNPaddles! This exciting event brings together high school students (grades 9–12) from across the area for a fun and competitive tournament on professional-grade courts. Whether you’re playing for glory or just for laughs, this event promises great games, great food, and great memories.
Schedule & Details
Check-In & Warm-Up: Begins at 12:00 PM
Play Schedule: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Parking: On premises and street
Entry Fee: $40 per team ($10 per student)
Each participant receives:
Official event shirt
Cooling towel
CORE premium outdoor pickleball
Box lunch (Chicken Sandwich & Chips) provided by RAHA Mediterranean
Live Streaming coverage on two courts by TapNPaddle and Northwest High School.
REGISTRATION
*NOTE: If you know the basic rules, understand in/out line calling and scoring, and you can serve and return with consistency, dink and drive when appropriate, you'll likely want to register in the 'Competitive' bracket.
Format
Eligibility: Open to students in grades 9–12 only
24 Teams, Two Fun Divisions:
12 Recreational
12 Competitive
Team Requirements: Minimum 2 girls and 2 boys
Play Style: “MLP Format” – Major League Pickleball style
1st Game: Girls Doubles
2nd Game: Boys Doubles
3rd & 4th Games: Mixed Doubles
Scoring: Rally scoring to 15, win by 2
Points awarded on every serve (except game point — you must have the serve to win!)
Players will stay on their left or right side the entire game; only the ball moves to the correct server. Teams will swap ends at eight (8) points.
Matches: Each match = 4 games
Play: Round Robin — 1 match vs every team in your bracket
Officials: Certified or trained adult players will assist on all courts
Team Notes
Teams can include students from different high schools, and rosters can vary by game — meaning teams can have anywhere from 4 to 8 players. Bring your friends, mix it up, and make it a day of nonstop playing and watching pickleball fun!
Clean court shoes required. Paddles available on-site.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Registration closes November 14, 2025.
Call 316-640-9201 for more tournament information or to request a late registration.
PAST EVENTS
Kansas Youth Pickleball hosts and participates in events throughout the year to engage students, support educators, and grow the game across Kansas. From tournaments and clinics to school outreach and statewide showcases, our events create fun, inclusive opportunities for youth to connect, compete, and thrive through pickleball. Whether you're a player, parent, educator, or fan, there's always something exciting happening in our community!
Check out where we are taking pickleball and making connections!
May 30-31, 2025
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Volunteer with Kansas Youth Pickleball at the 2025 Kansas State High School Championships!
Kansas Youth Pickleball is proud to be part of the 2025 Kansas State High School Events, where high school athletes from across the state will compete, connect, and celebrate excellence in sports. We’ll have a booth at the event to share the excitement of pickleball, connect with students and educators, and promote youth opportunities in this fast-growing sport.
We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us make a big impact! Whether you're a pickleball pro or just passionate about youth engagement, we’d love your support.