Feisty Pickles Tournament a Smash Hit!

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Feisty Pickles Tournament a Smash Hit!

8 April 2025
Submitted by sdriedger on 8 April 2025

The energy was electric and the competition fierce at the inaugural Feisty Pickles Pickleball Tournament, held on Saturday, April 5th at the Saskatoon Kinsmen Henk Ruys Soccer Centre. With over 50 teams, a packed gym, and an unbeatable spirit of fun, this event was a success—on and off the court.

This tournament wasn’t just about pickleball. It was about making sure Saskatchewan residents don’t have to choose between financial stability and a second chance at life. Players of all skill levels brought their A-game to raise almost $30,000 in support of Breathing Space, a first of it kind facility in Canada, providing a home away from home for lung transplant patients during their recovery.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our players and supporters, who rallied their networks, collected pledges, and showed what it means to play with purpose. We are so grateful that our players raised funds by collecting pledges and we’re just shy of $10,000—and counting. A heartfelt thank you to every team.

Until next time, stay feisty!

    Thank You to Our Sponsors

    A big thank you to our generous sponsors who helped support this event.

    Selkirk Sport is proud to be sponsoring this pickleball tournament. Selkirk is happy to provide the official tournament ball - the SLK Hybrid+ Pickleball, the next generation of Pickleball technology. 

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    See the Action!

    Check out our photo gallery to relive all the fun moments, high fives, and team spirit that made the day unforgettable.

     

    Congratulations to Our Medal Winners!

    Mixed 2.5–2.9 (Ages 16–39)

    1. PB Junkies
    2. Silly Goose
    3. Dill Picklers

    Mixed 2.5–2.9 (Ages 40–60+)

    1. Not 2 Sweet
    2. Pickled Dinkers
    3. Bressworld

    Mixed 3.0–3.49 (Ages 16–60+)

    1. Lets Go!
    2. Ying & Yang
    3. Obstacles

    Mixed 3.5+ (Ages 16–60)

    1. Eleven-O2
    2. Precious Pickles
    3. Rod & Leah

    Womens 2.5–2.9 (Ages 16–39)

    1. Dicey Dills
    2. Snow Stockman
    3. Double Trouble Team

    Womens 2.5–2.9 (Ages 60+)

    1. Strength x 2
    2. Just Breathe
    3. FrayTell

    Womens 3.0–3.49 (Ages 16–60+)

    1. Dinkasaurs
    2. DinkLESS
    3. Sweet Pickles

    Mens 2.5–2.9 (Ages 16–60+)

    1. Day Dinkers
    2. Archdekin
    3. Wynyard Pickled Boys

    Mens 3.0–3.49 (Ages 40–60+)

    1. Wessels
    2. Karst Roller
    3. Gimps

    Mens 3.5+ (Ages 16–59)

    1. A+W Pickles
    2. Fortier / Richard