Serve up Some Fun at Balm Park!
Parks & Recreation is hosting 12 community pickleball tournaments throughout the year at four of our county parks and recreation centers. Open to players ages 18+ of all skill levels, these events offer fun, fitness, and friendly competition.
New- Point Package Bonus! Earn points for each tournament entered -(10 pts.), placing Gold (10 pts.), Silver (7 pts.), Bronze (5 pts.), or wearing matching outfits (5 pts.). Winners for the Points Package will be announced at the December 4th Meet & Greet/Skills Competition at Northlakes.
2026 Balm schedule
- March 7 - Shamrock Showdown
- Registration dates: 2/1/26 - 3/2/26
- Divisions: 3.5 Below Mixed Doubles
- Gameplay: 24 teams and 48 players; 4-game guarantee per team, top 6 teams advance to playoffs
- May 9 - May the Dinks be with You
- Registration dates: 8/1/26 - 9/15/26
- Divisions: 3.5 above mixed doubles, 3.5 below mixed doubles
- Gameplay: 24 teams and 48 players; 4-game guarantee per team, top 6 teams advance to playoffs
- Nov. 7 - Paddles & Pies
- Registration dates: 4/1/26 - 5/4/26
- Divisions: 3.5 Above Mixed Doubles
- Gameplay: 32 teams and 64 players; 3-game guarantee per team, top 8 teams advance to playoffs
Registration information
- $25 per player
- Registration required
- Participants must be 18 and older
- Weather-related cancellations are possible
Other Pickleball tournaments
- Branchton Park in Thonotosassa - multiple dates
- Mango Park in Seffner - multiple dates
- Northlakes Sports Complex in Tampa - multiple dates
- Meet & Greet Skills Challenge - Dec. 4 - Northlakes Sports Complex
- Big Dill Classic - Dec. 5 - multiple locations
Contact
If you have any questions about the Balm tournaments, please email Heather Gay or call (813) 285-8816.