Event Schedule
Two Days of Championship Pickleball
August 22 & 23, 2026 — The Aspen Rec Center, Aspen, Colorado
Saturday, August 22
Preliminary Rounds
All six divisions open with round-robin pool play. Every team is guaranteed a minimum of three matches.
Gates Open & Check-In
Player check-in, warm-up courts available
Opening Ceremony
Welcome remarks, charity presentation, and moment of remembrance for Adora Spatz Sauer
Pro Divisions Begin
Pro Men's Doubles, Pro Women's Doubles, Pro Singles — pool play
Amateur Divisions Begin
Amateur Men's Doubles, Amateur Women's Doubles, Amateur Mixed Doubles — pool play
Lunch Break
Food vendors on site. Fundraising raffle tickets available.
Afternoon Pool Play Continues
All divisions continue round-robin matches
Day 1 Wrap-Up
Standings posted, bracket seedings announced for Day 2
Evening Social & Fundraiser
Mixer event, silent auction, and charity fundraising reception
Sunday, August 23
Semi-Finals & Finals
Single-elimination bracket play across all divisions, culminating in championship finals and the awards ceremony.
Gates Open
Warm-up courts available, bracket sheets posted
Quarter-Finals
All divisions — top seeds advance to semi-finals
Semi-Finals
All divisions — winners advance to championship finals
Lunch Break
Finals preparation. Raffle drawing at 1:30 PM.
Championship Finals
All six division finals played simultaneously across championship courts
Awards Ceremony
Trophies, prizes, and charity fundraising total announcement
Closing Celebration
Final remarks, thank-you to sponsors, and farewell
Court Assignments
Division Breakdown
Pro Men's Doubles
Pro Women's Doubles
Pro Singles
Amateur Men's Doubles
Amateur Women's Doubles
Amateur Mixed Doubles
Ready to Compete?
Secure your team's spot before registration closes. $50 per team — all proceeds benefit Pathfinders for Cancer and The Shining Stars Foundation.