Pickleball
Overview:
Early Bird Entry Fee: $55 for first event + $15 for second event
Entry Fee: $65 for first event + $15 for second event
*both partners must register individually
*both partners must register individually
Registration Deadline: July 17, 2026
Registration
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Register based off of skill level
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Skill level groups may be split by age group to create competition events
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Athletes can only register once in doubles and once in mixed doubles.
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For a guaranteed spot in the tournament, the second partner will have three days to register after the first partner signs up. If the second partner does not register within that time limit, the team will be moved to the waiting list. Once the second partner registers, the team will be moved back into the event if there are still openings available.
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You may register if you do not have a partner, just indicate on your registration that you do not have a partner.
Ball
Onix® pickleballs (orange) will be used for the tournament
Eligibility:
Eligibility: Since the 2026 State Games of America (SGA) are hosted in State College by the Keystone State Games, ALL PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENTS CAN REGISTER for the SGA just like they would for traditional Keystone Games Events.
In addition, due to the NCSG Neighboring State Policy, athletes from DELAWARE, MARYLAND, NEW JERSEY (Except for Figure skating which is hosted by the Garden State Games), NEW YORK (Except for Figure skating which is hosted by the Empire State Winter Games), and OHIO, CAN REGISTER for the 2026 SGA.
Non-Keystone Games Eligible Athletes: YOU MUST QUALIFY!
Divisions:
Men's and women's doubles and mixed doubles will be offered in the following skill levels:
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3.0
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3.5
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4.0
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4.5
*A team must play at the skill level of the higher rated player.
*SGA reserves the right to combine divisions based on registration numbers
*For players who need to determine their skill levels, click here.
High School Division:
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Will play alongside adult divisions
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Two age groups (grade 6-8 & Grade 9-12)
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No skill levels within age groups
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All events doubles - Male, Female, Mixed
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One entry fee for up to two events
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Division determined by participant with lowest grade
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4 game minimum for each team
Format:
Non-sanctioned tournament
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Games will be self-scored and self-officiated
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Round robin format with top teams moving on to the medal games
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Round robin: 1 game to 11, win by 1
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Medal rounds: 1 game to 15, win by 2
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Minimum of four games
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