iPickle Winter Classic
at The Narrows
January 30 - February 1, 2026
Greetings iPicklers!
2025 was such a fun-filled/memorable tournament year with you all and we can’t wait to pick up right where we left off by welcoming you to our first iPickle slam event of 2026 – the 3rd annual iPickle Winter Classic held at The Narrows! With over 850 entries which packed our 52 courts all weekend long in 2025, it’s always a joy to start off the new year by experiencing the energy and excitement you all bring to our courts. If you’ve played in any of the previous iterations, you know it wouldn’t be a Winter Classic without the frosty temperatures, but we’re sure that the fiery competition will warm everyone right up. Come join us for our “coolest” iPickle tourney of the year!
LOCATION:
iPickle “The Narrows”
1201 Potrero Ave.
South El Monte CA 91733
PLAY SCHEDULE:
Friday January 30
Men’s & Women’s Amateur Singles
Men’s & Women’s PRO Singles
Saturday January 31
Men’s & Women’s Amateur Doubles
Mixed PRO Doubles
Sunday February 1
Mixed Amateur Doubles
Men’s & Women’s PRO Doubles
PRO DIVISION PRIZE MONEY:
Men’s & Women’s Pro Singles
$1,500 for each Open Division
• 1st Place: $700
• 2nd Place: $500
• 3rd Place: $300
*Division will be cancelled if 12 player minimum is not reached*
Men’s & Women’s Pro Doubles
$4,000 for each Open division (Minimum 10 teams required)
• 1st place team: $2,000
2nd place team: $1,200
• 3rd place team: $800
*Divisions may be cancelled if 10 team minimum is not reached*
Mixed Pro Doubles
$4,000 (Minimum 10 teams required)
• 1st Place: $2,000
• 2nd Place: $1,200
• 3rd Place: $800
*Division may be cancelled if 10 team minimum is not reached*
Schedule will be finalized after registration closes!
COURTS:
52 courts (16 permanent courts, 12 dual-lined courts and 24 additional lined courts)
FORMAT:
Continuous Round Robin play with guaranteed minimum of 5 games. Depending on bracket size, full tournament play can range between 5-10 games (additional games if divisions have playoff rounds).
OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT BALL/RULES:
Franklin X-40
USAP 2026 Pickleball Rules will govern play, however, this is not a USAP sanctioned event.
iPickle retains right to make exceptions to USAP rules in its sole discretion to ensure fun and fair competition for all (eg. we might award two teams the same medal in the event we have made an administrative error in tabulating results).
ONLY USAP approved paddles allowed.
Please note: all players are required to ensure their paddles are USA Pickleball approved. Players
found to be using delisted or unapproved paddles will be required to change paddles and risk forfeiting games played.
Open division players risk forfeiting prize money and medals if an infraction has occurred but not brought to our attention
until after play has completed (subject to Tournament Director discretion).
Please reference the current list of approved paddles HERE.
ENTRY FEES
$70 Amateur Division Entry
$100 Open Singles Division Entry
$110 Open Doubles Divisions Entry
10% discount for iPickle facility members
10% discount for Early Bird registration by Monday, December 22
Final Registration Deadline is Monday, January 19 at 11:59PM
*Please keep in mind that the registration deadline for all Slam events is two Mondays before the tournament weekend (as opposed to Monday the week of)
**Late Registration Fee of $15 will be in place for unpaid partners that are listed on the roster sheet and are registering after the deadline. Please email winterclassicteam@ipickle.com to complete your registration.
Space is not guaranteed for players once registration is closed. Final day for late registration is Thursday, January 22**
DUPR:
All scores will be posted to DUPR with the exception of the prize money Open divisions. Players should register for free DUPR account if they have not done so already at MyDupr.com. You will also need to join the iPickle DUPR Club, which can be found at this link. Neither player on a team may have a DUPR rating higher than the division entered (eg. a 3.5 male may not play in 3.5 mixed division with a 4.05 woman as the woman is not eligible).
AWARDS:
Custom Winter Classic medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers. In cases where age divisions are combined, medals may be given to the top three overall finishers, regardless of age group.
Note: The Winter Classic is a Slam Event and medals earned are eligible for the iPickle Golden Ticket Contest. Details below.
FREE GIFT:
Every player will receive a free gift.
INTRODUCING THE iPICKLE GOLDEN TICKET CONTEST:
Want to play every iPickle Slam Event in 2027 — FREE?
Here’s your shot.
Earn at least one medal at each of our six iPickle Slam Events in 2026 and you’ll be eligible to enter the iPickle Golden Ticket Contest for 2027. Checkout the official website ipickle.com/goldenticketcontest.
Medals can be earned in Singles, Men’s or Women’s Doubles, or Mixed Doubles — any division counts.
Once the final Slam of the year (Spooky Slam) wraps up, simply post a photo of all six of your iPickle Slam medals to your Instagram Stories and tag @ipickle.us to officially enter. If there are multiple players we will look at medal color for a tiebreaker.
Grand Prize:
One person will win FREE entry into all iPickle Slam Events in 2027
Be sure to check out our 2026 Events Calendar and save the dates so you don’t miss any chance to medal.
Six Slams. Six Medals. One Golden Ticket.
Let the chase begin.
REGISTRATION PROCESS:
Click on the buttons below to start registration process. You may only register for yourself. Your partner must also register separately and your team registration will not be complete until both players have registered and paid. You will be asked to identify your partner and your level, DUPR rating and age group during the registration process. Both players must be fully-registered to play.
Both players must be fully-registered to play. If a player fails to pay the registration fee by the day of the tournament, the team will be withdrawn from the bracket.
REFUNDS:
If you notify us that you need to drop out more than 48 hours before the start of the tournament, we will issue a full refund.
If you fail to show up without notifying us that you are dropping out, we cannot issue any credit or refund.
A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT LET’S TEACH, INC.
Let’s Teach, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to teach young people how to live positive, successful lives through achieving excellence in academics, athletics and leadership. We strive to make a positive impact in the lives of those we serve. As a nonprofit, we rely on the generosity of donors, volunteers, and partners to fulfill our mission and expand our reach.
Your support helps us continue creating opportunities, fostering inclusion, and building a better future for all.
Final Registration Deadline: Monday, January 19 at 11:59PM
*Once again, please be aware that the registration deadline for all iPickle Slam events is and will be two Mondays before the tournament weekend (as opposed to Monday the week of). Don’t hold off until the last minute to register if you plan on playing the tournament!*
Enter now by clicking on the division buttons below:
Friday, January 30
Saturday, January 31
Sunday, February 1
Questions? winterclassicteam@ipickle.com
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