Pickle Storm · Frequently asked questions
Pickle Storm FAQ.
- Two days of pickleballSat Jan 30 and Sun Jan 31, 2027
- 12 indoor courtsAg-Rec Building, Abbotsford
- Run live from your phoneNo app to install
Short answers about Pickle Storm. Some details are not decided yet. Those are marked with a dashed tag and will be filled in as they are confirmed.
The event
What is Pickle Storm?
A two-day pickleball tournament in Abbotsford, BC. The plan is about 250 doubles teams, about 500 players, in six categories.
When is it?
Saturday, January 30 and Sunday, January 31, 2027, from 9 am to 7 pm each day.
Where is it?
The Ag-Rec Building at Abbotsford Exhibition Park, 32470 Haida Drive, Abbotsford, BC, beside Rotary Stadium. It has 12 indoor pickleball courts. Open in Google Maps ↗
More on the venue page.
Who runs it?
The team behind Shuttle Storm, Abbotsford’s badminton open, run by Shuttle Storm Badminton Club. Its November 21, 2026 event at UFV filled every spot and was covered by the Abbotsford News and the Langley Advance Times. Meet the founders.
Is it a sanctioned tournament?
No. Pickle Storm is recreational and non-sanctioned. It is not sanctioned, endorsed or recognized by any pickleball governing body. Results are not official ratings, rankings or qualifications.
What are the categories?
Six categories, all doubles: Open Men, Open Women and Open Mixed for ages 18–45, and Super Doubles Men, Super Doubles Women and Super Doubles Mixed for ages 45+. See the categories page.
Are there skill divisions?
No. There are no skill divisions for this event. Players give a self-rated level when they register. DUPR ratings are not used.
What is the format?
Pool play is round robin, one game to 11 (win by 2). Knockout rounds are best of three games.
Entering
When does registration open?
Registration is not open yet.
Registration opens: [REGISTRATION OPENS]
Entries close: [ENTRIES CLOSE]
How much does it cost to enter?
$87 for one category, $120 for more than one category.
Only players pay.
Do spectators pay?
No. Spectators enter free.
Do I need a partner to enter?
Every category is doubles.
Partner policy: [PARTNER POLICY]
Are there age limits?
There are two age groups: 18–45 and 45+.
Age rules: [AGE RULES]
What if I can’t make it?
Refund policy: [REFUND POLICY]
On the day
Do I need an app?
No. There is no app to install. The tournament is run live from players’ phones, in the browser, with the same software as Shuttle Storm.
How do I know when I play?
You get a court-call alert on your phone when your match is called. The hall screen shows the calls too.
Can family follow from home?
Yes. Anyone with the link can follow live scores, standings and the bracket.
What should I bring? Are balls and paddles provided?
Equipment details: [EQUIPMENT DETAILS]
When is check-in, and where do I park?
Check-in: [CHECK-IN TIME]
Parking: [PARKING DETAILS]
The game
I’m new to pickleball. What are the basics?
The court is 20 by 44 feet. The kitchen, or non-volley zone, runs 7 feet on each side of the net. The net is 34 inches high at the centre and 36 inches at the posts.
The serve is underhand and diagonal. The ball must bounce once on each side before anyone volleys. No volleys while standing in the kitchen.
Where are the rules and the waiver?
How do I reach the organisers?
Phone: (778) 964-6999
Email: [CONTACT EMAIL]