PETERBOROUGH CUP FOR A CAUSE

December 6, 2026 | Smash Courts, Peterborough, ON

On December 6, the Peterborough pickleball community will rally together for the biggest charity event of the year — the Peterborough Cup for a Cause — in support of Kawartha Food Share.

Grab your crew, bring your competitive spirit, and get ready for a pickleball party with a purpose! Whether you're playing for bragging rights or chasing the Cup, expect great competition, lots of laughs, and plenty of pickleball — all while supporting a great cause!

TOURNAMENT FORMAT & RULES

Team Registration

• $300 per team ($75 per player)

• 4 players per team (min. 1 female per team, contact Tournament Director - Jennie Davis - if this is an issue)

• Each team must designate a Team Captain

• Every team is guaranteed at least 3 matches

DIVISIONS

Teams can register in one of the following skill divisions:

2.5 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 4.0+ | Open/Pro

Teams will be grouped based on their combined DUPR ratings or skill level to help ensure fun, competitive matchups. Matches will NOT be entered into DUPR. This is a FUN event!

HOW THE TOURNAMENT WORKS

Round Robin + Playoffs

Teams begin with round-robin play against other teams in their pool, followed by seeded playoffs in Flight A and Flight B.

Each Match Consists of:

1. Game 1: Your first doubles pair plays the opposing team's first pair.

2. Game 2: Your second doubles pair plays the opposing team's second pair.

3. Dreambreaker Tiebreaker: If the teams split the first two games, it's time for a Dreambreaker to decide the winner!

GAME SCORING

Regular Games

• Traditional side-out scoring

• Games played to 11, win by 2

• 1 timeout per game, per team

Dreambreaker Tiebreaker

• Rally scoring game to 21 (every rally earns a point)

• Players rotate every 3 points according to their team's predetermined lineup

• First team to 21 wins!

• No timeouts in Dreambreakers

TEAM LINEUPS

• Before each match, the Team Captain selects two doubles pairs (Team 1 and Team 2).

• Each pair plays the corresponding pair from the opposing team.

• Partners must remain the same throughout that match.

• Captains determine their Dreambreaker player rotation before the Dreambreaker begins.

ADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT DETAILS

• Official Ball: Franklin X-40 (provided)

• The Tournament Director may adjust team divisions to create balanced, competitive matchups, particularly when DUPR ratings are unavailable.

This tournament is about more than winning. It's about bringing our pickleball community together for an unforgettable day of competition, connection, and giving back.

Let's SMASH hunger! All proceeds benefit Kawartha Food Share.

To register, please email Tournament Organizer/Director Jennie Davis at: jenniedavispickleball@gmail.com.

Team spots are limited! To secure your team, you must e-transfer your team registration fee to jenniedavispickleball@gmail.com

PLAY. HAVE FUN. GIVE BACK.