Palm Coast Brings Back Luck of the Pickle Tournament in March

The City of Palm Coast is reviving its Luck of the Pickle tournament for a three-day competitive weekend at the Southern Recreation Center, running March 13–15, 2026. The event is open to players aged 13 and older and will follow a double-elimination bracket to keep competitors on court longer and give teams a second chance after an early loss.

Match play is organized by discipline across the weekend: singles competition will take place on Friday, men’s and women’s doubles are scheduled for Saturday, and mixed doubles will wrap the event on Sunday. Organizers plan to award medals to the top three finishers in each category, providing recognition for first through third place rather than only a champion.

Registration is $50 per person and is available through parksandrec.fun. AdventHealth is sponsoring the tournament. Organizers noted that tournament t-shirts are limited and encouraged early registration to secure a shirt and a spot in the draw. Players who want a t-shirt should register well before the field fills.

The double-elimination format has practical implications for competitors and organizers. Expect a fuller schedule than a single-elimination event, and plan for the possibility of multiple matches in a day. Players should arrive early to check in, review the posted draw, and be ready for spur-of-the-moment scheduling changes common to tournaments with back-bracket play. Double-elimination typically guarantees at least two matches per entrant, which is useful to know when weighing travel and time commitments.

For local amateur players and recreational competitors, the tournament offers a chance to test skills across formats, meet other players in the region, and compete for podium finishes without a professional circuit commitment. Teen players aged 13 and up can play alongside adults, making this a family-friendly opportunity for rising juniors and adult amateurs to gain competitive experience.

Mark calendars for March 13–15 and register early at parksandrec.fun to secure a place and possibly a tournament t-shirt. Bring appropriate court shoes, a paddle in good condition, water, and flexibility in scheduling to make the most of the double-elimination format and the three-day competitive weekend.