Lethbridge & District Exhibition to host massive pickleball tournament

All ages Lethbridge & District Pickleball Tournament set for May 2-4 at Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre

Lethbridge, Alta. – One of the world’s fastest-growing sports gets a huge showcase as the Lethbridge & District Pickleball Tournament will take place from May 2-4 at the Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre. Organized by Lethbridge & District Exhibition (LDE) in collaboration with the Lethbridge and Coaldale Pickleball Clubs, the event will bring together players of all skill levels for a competitive and exciting weekend of pickleball action. This Tier 4 Pickleball Canada sanctioned event will follow USAP international rules and will feature referees for all medal matches.

“We have seen the interest in pickleball rise dramatically in the past couple of years and as the demand for high-end events rises, we are uniquely positioned to host a tournament of this size,” says Kim Gallucci, Acting CEO, Lethbridge & District Exhibition. “We are excited to build a tournament atmosphere in our trade halls and welcome competitors from across the region to show off their skills in the sport.”

The tournament begins Friday, May 2 with men’s singles, women’s singles, junior boys’ doubles and junior girls’ doubles matches. On Saturday, May 3, participants will compete in men’s and women’s doubles, followed by mixed doubles on Sunday, May 4. The schedule is subject to change as registrations continue.

All participants must be members of Pickleball Canada to compete. Player rankings will be determined using the Canadian Tournament Play Rating (CTPR). If a player does not have a CTPR, their DUPR rating will be used as the next option. In the absence of both, the player's self-rating on Pickleball Tournaments will be applied.

“The Coaldale and Lethbridge Pickleball clubs, realize how fortunate we are to have access to this world-class facility through our partnership with Lethbridge & District Exhibition,” says Valerie Boras, President, Coaldale Pickleball Club. “We look forward to hosting this event and even larger tournaments in the future.”

The Lethbridge & District Pickleball Tournament promises to be a thrilling event for players and spectators alike, showcasing some of the best pickleball talent in the region and beyond. Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of top-tier competition and sportsmanship in action. Registrations are open until April 25. The first 25 registered youth players will have their fees waived by the Lethbridge and Coaldale Pickleball Clubs. Interested players can sign up by visiting agrifoodhub.ca/events.

The event is supported by awards partner Stringam LLP, promo partner Rick Deobald - ATB Wealth, massage partner Rebound Health Centre, and volunteer partner Dominion Lending Centres. Organizers are looking for more corporate support, anyone interested in community engagement or brand activation opportunities can contact LDE at info@agrifoodhub.ca.