Paddles for the Past Inaugural Pickleball Tournament

Grab your paddle and be part of something brand new.

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Compete for the Founder’s Golden Paddle trophy and help launch a new community tradition, brought to you by the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation in partnership with the YMCA of Central Florida.

Whether you’re a seasoned player or a weekend warrior, this tournament is all about fun, friendly competition and meaningful connection, on and off the court. More than just a tournament, players will enjoy refreshments, light bites, wellness-inspired activations, and opportunities to mingle and connect with fellow community members.

Registration is open, but space is very limited, don’t wait to sign up!

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, February 28

• Player Check-In: 8:00–8:30 AM On-time check-in is required. Late arrivals may disrupt bracket scheduling.

• Warm-Up: 8:30–9:00 AM

• Gameplay Begins: 9:00 AM sharp

• Tournament play will take place at either Dr. P. Phillips YMCA or Roper YMCA, depending on your selected bracket. Please arrive at the location listed in your registration.

• All courts are indoors. This is a rain or shine event, no weather concerns.

Choose Your Bracket

Brackets are designed to create a fun and balanced experience for all players. While some use DUPR ratings, many community players do not, so we use broad guidelines to set clear expectations. All brackets will use rally-style scoring.

• Recreational: Under DUPR 3.5 or one year or less of experience (must know how to play) (Dr. Philips YMCA, 7000 Dr. Phillips Blvd, Orlando, FL)

• Competitive: DUPR 3.5–4.5 or two years or more of experience (Dr. Philips YMCA, 7000 Dr. Phillips Blvd, Orlando, FL)

• 65+: Open to players ages 65+, all skill levels welcome (Roper YMCA, 100 Windermere Rd, Winter Garden, FL)

Why Play?

100% of proceeds support Winter Garden Heritage Foundation's free museums, historic preservation, and archives preserving West Orange County.

Register early, once brackets fill, registration will close.

Registration Pricing

• Recreational Bracket: $150 per team

  • ($75 per person)

• Competitive Bracket: $150 per team

  • ($75 per person)

• 65+ Bracket: $110 per team

  • ($55 per person)

🎉 WGHF Members Save $50 per Team!

Winter Garden Heritage Foundation members receive $50 off team registration.

Not a member yet? No problem—become a MEMBER HERE.

Use coupon: WGHFMEMBER2026 at checkout to receive your discount.

This discount is reserved for WGHF members only, membership will be verified at tournament check-in.

You do NOT need PayPal to register.