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Summer Slam & Jam
Pints & Paddle is excited to partner with The Randy Shaver Cancer Research and Community Fund to support cancer research, prevention, treatment, and community needs throughout Minnesota.
Together, we are hosting Slam & Jam — a summer weekend of festivities, featuring Minnesota’s largest pickleball tournament, live music, cornhole, delicious food and refreshing drinks. Don’t miss out on the fun – come join us and make a difference!
Summer Slam and Jam is presented by Experience Maple Grove, PIKKL and Culvers.
Competitive Play
- Round robin play in pools of 6 teams across 2 courts at a brand new 18-court outdoor facility, just 5 minutes from Pints & Paddle.
- All teams advance to a March Madness style single-elimination bracket at Pints & Paddle.
- All teams get a minimum of 6 games.
- 21 different divisions. Division sizes as large as 48 teams. All skill levels, ranging from 2.5 (beginner) to pro divisions with $2000 purses.
- Round robin play in pools of 6 teams across 2 courts at a brand new 18-court outdoor facility, just 5 minutes from Pints & Paddle.
- All teams advance to a March Madness style single-elimination bracket at Pints & Paddle.
- All teams get a minimum of 6 games.
- 21 different divisions. Division sizes as large as 48 teams. All skill levels, ranging from 2.5 (beginner) to pro divisions with $2000 purses.
Post-Game Fun
- Relax and watch the championship matches, courtside or from our second floor mezzanine.
- Enjoy delicious food and drinks at the attached Pints & Paddle's taproom, featuring 78 self-serve taps and a scratch-made American kitchen.
- Unwind on the spacious patio with live music playing all day long.
- Relax and watch the championship matches, courtside or from our second floor mezzanine.
- Enjoy delicious food and drinks at the attached Pints & Paddle's taproom, featuring 78 self-serve taps and a scratch-made American kitchen.
- Unwind on the spacious patio with live music playing all day long.
There is More
- Thursday Night Pro/Celebrity Showdown: Kick off the event with a night of exhibition matches featuring pickleball pros and local celebrities!
- Pro Divisions Friday and Saturday: Watch the best of the best compete for a shot at the $2,000 prize purse (FOR EACH DIVISION) in the Pro Divisions on Friday and Saturday night.
- Sip and Shop: Browse the latest pickleball gear, athletic apparel, nutrition products, and more at the exhibitor booths on Court 10! Local brands will be showcasing their products throughout the tournament.
- Give to a Great Cause: Registration fees benefit the Randy Shaver Cancer Research and Community Fund.
- Thursday Night Pro/Celebrity Showdown: Kick off the event with a night of exhibition matches featuring pickleball pros and local celebrities!
- Pro Divisions Friday and Saturday: Watch the best of the best compete for a shot at the $2,000 prize purse (FOR EACH DIVISION) in the Pro Divisions on Friday and Saturday night.
- Sip and Shop: Browse the latest pickleball gear, athletic apparel, nutrition products, and more at the exhibitor booths on Court 10! Local brands will be showcasing their products throughout the tournament.
- Give to a Great Cause: Registration fees benefit the Randy Shaver Cancer Research and Community Fund.
Join us for a fun-filled weekend while supporting a great cause!
Date and Time
Thursday Aug 1, 2024 Sunday Aug 4, 2024
Thursday
- Kick off the event with a night of exhibition matches featuring pickleball pros and local celebrities!
- Kick off the event with a night of exhibition matches featuring pickleball pros and local celebrities!
Friday
- Mixed 2.5 - 2.8 (Beginner)
- Mixed 2.8 - 3.2 (Beginner / Intermediate)
- Mixed 3.2 - 3.6 (Intermediate)
- Mixed 3.6 - 4.0 (Intermediate / Advanced)
- Mixed 4.0 - 4.5 (Advanced)
- Mixed 4.5 - 5.0 (Very Advanced)
- Mixed 5.0+ (Open / Professional) - $2000 purse
Saturday
- Men 2.5 - 2.8 (Beginner)
- Women 2.5 - 2.8 (Beginner)
- Men 2.8 - 3.2 (Beginner / Intermediate)
- Women 2.8 - 3.2 (Beginner / Intermediate)
- Women 3.2 - 3.6 (Intermediate)
- Men 5.0+ (Open / Professional) - $2000 purse
- Women 5.0+ (Open / Professional) - $2000 purse
Sunday
- Men 3.2 - 3.6 (Intermediate)
- Men 3.6 - 4.0 (Intermediate / Advanced)
- Women 3.6 - 4.0 (Intermediate / Advanced)
- Men 4.0 - 4.5 (Advanced)
- Women 4.0 - 4.5 (Advanced)
- Men 4.5 - 5.0 (Very Advanced)
- Women 4.5 - 5.0 (Very Advanced)
Location
Play starts at the brand new outdoor Lakeview Knolls Park and then finishes at Pints & Paddle's indoor facility (5 minute drive).
Fees/Admission
- Very Early Bird (until end of May): $110 per team ($55 per individual)
- Early Bird (until end of June): $130 per team ($65 per individual)
- Regular: $150 per team ($75 per individual)
