Pickleball Tournaments
🍒 Cranberry Bog Battle
October 21 – 26, 2025
Registration Opens: May 28, 2025
Registration Closes: October 13, 2025
🌻 Overview
Join us for the Cranberry Bog Battle — a festive fall pickleball tournament celebrating the Pacific Coast’s iconic cranberry harvest. Hosted at the Lighthouse Oceanfront Resort, this week-long event features high-energy match play, coastal relaxation, and late-night open courts for extra fun and connection.
🆕 New This Year
✔ Women’s Doubles 4.5+ will play on Sunday
✔ Raffle entry for 5-night vacation stay in Kona, Hawaii for all players who participate (excludes waitlist/withdrawn)
What’s Included:
🏓 Round robin format with minimum 4 games per team
🍽️ One lunch ticket per player (valid Wed or Sat)
👕 Optional commemorative T-shirt – $15 (preorder only)
🏖️ Entry into Kona Vacation Raffle (must play to qualify)
🏆 Gold Medal Award
Each Gold Medal winner will receive a custom plaque that doubles as a trivet — designed by local artist Don Nisbett and customized with the tournament logo and winning division. It’s a signature keepsake awarded at all our tournaments!
🎉 You Asked, We Listened!
By popular request, Women’s Doubles 4.5+ (15+) will now be played on Sunday!
Several players at our last tournament told us they look for Sunday events when choosing where to play — so we made it happen. More play, more fun, more flexibility. We’ve got your back! 💪🏻🌊
🌴 Kona Vacation Raffle – Just for Playing! 🌺
We’re bringing the aloha spirit to the Pacific Northwest! All players who complete at least one match during the Cranberry Bog Battle will be automatically entered into a raffle for a 5-night stay at our luxurious oceanfront condo in Kona, Hawaii 🌴 — a $1500+ value! ➜ 📍 See the Stay
Located at the Keauhou Kona Surf & Racquet Club, this upgraded 2-bedroom, 2-bath oceanfront retreat offers:
- Unobstructed shoreline views from the lanai and master suite
- Spectacular tropical sunsets and morning dolphin sightings
- Comfortably sleeps up to 5 guests (king bed, queen + twin, 2 full baths)
- Fully stocked kitchen, washer/dryer, and high-speed WiFi
- Access to pool, 4 pickleball courts, tennis courts, BBQs, and a seaside walking path
- Walking distance to snorkeling, shopping, dining, and hula shows
This unit is steps from the ocean, with ceiling fans and breezy island comfort — the perfect post-tournament paradise.
🏓 No additional purchase required beyond registration and play
🎫 One raffle entry per player who plays at least one match (waitlist only or withdrawn players not eligible)
🎉 Winner will be drawn after the final medal match
Whether you're dropping shots or catching rays, a Hawaiian escape could be yours — and this is one prize you won’t want to miss!
📅 Daily Schedule
- Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025: 60+ Women’s Doubles
- Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025: 60+ Mixed Doubles
- Thursday, Oct 23, 2025: 60+ Men’s Doubles
- Friday, Oct 24, 2025: Women’s Doubles 15+ (excluding 4.5+)
- Saturday, Oct 25, 2025: Mixed Doubles 15+
- Sunday, Oct 26, 2025: Men’s Doubles 15+ & Women’s Doubles 4.5+
🏆 Format
Every player is guaranteed a minimum of 4 games.
Format and playoff structure may be adjusted at the discretion of the Tournament Director to meet this commitment and ensure a great experience for all players.
Typical Format Guidelines:
· 3 Teams – Double Round Robin (playoffs optional)
· 4–5 Teams – Round Robin + Medal Matches
· 6 Teams – Round Robin + Optional Playoffs
· 7–9 Teams – Round Robin (playoffs optional)
· 10–12 Teams – Two pools + Playoffs
Game Format:
Most round robin games will be played to 15, win by 2.
In larger brackets, games may be to 11, win by 2.
Playoffs may be one game to 15 or best 2 of 3 to 11, depending on time and bracket size.
Note: Some divisions may be combined for round robin play. However, each division will have separate playoffs and medal awards.
💸 Refund Policy
Cancel before September 15, 2025 for a refund minus $15 service fee.
No refunds after September 15.
✨ Ready to Play?
Ready to play, connect, and maybe win a trip to Kona? Sign up now on PickleballBrackets.com — search “Cranberry Bog.”
Dinko DeMayo Pickleball Tournament: April 29 - May 4, 2025
Cranberry Bog Battle: October 14 - 19, 2025
Senior Beach Battle: December 6 - 8, 2024
Join us for exciting pickleball tournaments at the Lighthouse Oceanfront Resort, where players can enjoy an extended weekend at the beach filled with competitive yet fun pickleball matches. This tournament is all about relaxation, great company, and plenty of pickleball, so you'll want to return again and again. Along with thrilling games, there will be food (tacos, anyone?) and plenty of social opportunities with fellow players. After, the day's matches conclude, the courts remain open for play until 11:00 p.m., giving you even more time to connect and play with new and returning pickleball friends. Sign up early to secure your spot, and get ready for a weekend of fun, food, and unforgettable pickleball action!
Dinko DeMayo Pickleball Tournament
We give each participant a fabulous t-shirt with the commemorative logo, a meal and a beverage of their choice. The Gold Medal winners receive a plaque that doubles as a trivet. Registration Opens on January 5, 2025.
Tuesday April 29, 2025: 60+ WD
Wednesday April 30, 2025: 60+ MXD
Thursday May 1, 2025: 60+ MD
Friday May 2, 2025: WD 16-59
Saturday May 3, 2025: MXD 16 - 59
Sunday May 4, 2025: MD 16 - 59
This tournament is a round robin format. You will play games to 15 win by 2. Some brackets will have playoffs, where the top four teams get to move on. You are guaranteed four games minimum! Lots of pickleball.
SENIOR BEACH BATTLE
This tournament is focused on players over 60 years of age. Three age divisions. Finally....compete against your "own" age level.
Friday December 6, 2024: WD 60 - 64, 65 - 69, 70+
Saturday December 7, 2024: MXD 60 - 64, 65 - 69, 70+
Sunday December 8, 2024: MD 60 - 64, 65 - 69, 70+
Spend a relaxing extended weekend at the beach and play lots of pickleball at this tournament held at this fantastic resort. There will be fun play for all tournament players. After that the tournament concludes each day, the courts will remain open for play until 10 p.m.. After that players can connect with both new and returning pickleball friends. We want the brackets to fill up early so we have adequate time to plan for your arrival and the goal is to compete with a small group of players in your age category and to HAVE FUN. There is a great two day pickleball camp following this event.