The Grateful Dinkers Tournament

About this event

REGISTRATION IS NOW FULL. We've started a waitlist in case any spots open up due to cancellations. If you'd like to be added to the waitlist, select the free Waitlist ticket type under Tickets to get on the list.

Overview

Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the sport, come out and enjoy a friendly tournament on our dedicated pickleball courts! Thinking of learning how to play pickleball or attend a Tampa Bay Rays Game? This is a great opportunity to win premium paddles and other great prizes. The fun continues at Latitudes immediately following the tournament.

Event Details

• Date: November 14th, 2026

• Time: check-in at 11:30am ** (play time is 12:00pm - 3pm)

• Location: MiraBay Pickleball Courts

• Registration Fee: • Mirabay Pickleball Club VIP Members (paid current for 2026): $15.00

• All Others: $30.00

• Casual/Fun Team Assignments: We're shaking things up and randomly pairing everyone within their category for each match, using the Pickleheads application. Once registration for the tournament ends, you will receive an email invitation to join https://www.pickleheads.com . It is free to join, but not required. Joining will enable you to see your progress during the tournament.

• Timed Matches: For this social tournament, we will be using timed matches (e.g., 12-minute blocks with a 3-minute transition) rather than playing to 11. This ensures all courts rotate at the exact same time, preventing bottlenecks and keeping the energy high. Each player will play approximately 4 games in the tournament.

• How to Win: The individual players with highest ranking totaled across all rallies played within their category will be the tournament winners.

• What to bring: For your comfort, please bring your paddle, a folding chair, and refreshments. Pickleballs will be provided for the tournament play.

• After Party: Join us after the tournament for food and drinks at Latitudes (not included in registration fee). Please RSVP for Latitudes (by purchasing a free ticket) separately so we can provide a headcount.

** Watch for an e-mail update and text message in the event of changes to the start time due inclement weather.

Categories

All registrants must be 18 years or older to participate. First, Second, and Third place winners will be awarded on individual scores in each of these categories:

• Mens

• Womens

Registration

Registrations for tournament players will be accepted through November 6, 2026. See below to register (i.e. buy tickets) online. There is no cost for spectators, if you just want to participate in the prize drawing, or just join the post tournament celebration at Latitudes.

Tournament Prizes

Tournament winners in each category will receive medals. Winners will be announced at the pickleball courts.

Silent Auction (Browse & Bid at the bottom of this page)

Your kindness fuels the tournaments, social programs, and essential tools that unite our MiraBay community through pickleball. Bid on the items below and support the MiraBay Pickleball Club!

• Online bidding: Opens when tournament registration begins October 8th at 3pm and temporarily pauses at 11:59 p.m. on November 13th . See the bottom of this page to place your bid(s).

• Tournament-day bidding: Bidding continues in person at the pickleball courts starting at 11:30 a.m. on November 14th and ending at 2:30pm . Each item’s bidding will begin with its highest online bid. Online bids will NOT be accepted on November 14th.

• Item display: Auction items will be displayed by the pickleball courts.

• Winners and payment: Bidding closes when the final match ends, and winning bids will then be announced. You do not need to be present to win. However, there will be no realtime notification to prior online bidders if they have been outbid at the tournament. Winning bids may be paid by cash, check, credit card, or Zelle .