The 2024-25 Greater Burlington Leadership Class is proud to present SMASH FOR A CAUSE: Raising Banners, Building Community to celebrate local growth and pride. The event aims to raise $10,000 to fund banners highlighting Burlington and West Burlington, showcasing the wealth of opportunity for connection, engagement, and entertainment across Greater Burlington.

The registration fee per player is $30 ($25 entry, $5 service fee). At check out, you will be re-directed to the Greater Burlington Partnership site to complete the transaction.

The tournament will be held at the Burlington Iowa YMCA.

Play will be on a gym floor with painted lines and portable nets.

The ball will be the Orange Onix Fuse indoor ball.

Please read the following carefully as each division has a slightly different format. Start times are estimated and subject to change.

Players may register for one of the three events available. All events are open to any gender combination team. All players are guaranteed at least three games.

Divisions in this event are:

1) Social / non-competitive skill level 3.5 and below. This division is for beginner and novice players. You do not need a specific partner to register, provided we have an even number of registered players, you will be partnered with someone the day of the event. This division will consist of two pools of 6 teams in a round robin style play with games to 9 points. These matches will NOT be recorded in DUPR. Top three teams overall will be awarded medals. Start time is 9am.

2) Competitive 4.0 and under. This division is for intermediate players. Top 8 teams from pool play (3 pools of 4) will advance to double elimination bracket. Matches will be recorded in DUPR. Start time is approximately 10:30 am.

3) Competitive 4.5 and under. This division is for advanced/experienced players. Top 8 teams from pool play (2 pools of 6) will advance to double elimination bracket. Matches will be recorded in DUPR. Start time is approximately 11:30am.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your start time. Due to limited court availability, do not expect to be able to "warm up" prior to the start of pool play.

If you do not have a DUPR account, you can create one (free) at DUPR.com

The Burlington Iowa Pickleball Club is not the host of this event and is only providing tournament administrative support.

The $5 service fee is non-refundable.

A full refund (minus the $5 service fee) will be issued to players that withdraw prior to Monday at 8am on April 21st.

No refunds will be issued after April 21st.