Wisconsin Paddle Battle

media release: Wisconsin Youth Company is proud to host its 2nd annual Wisconsin Paddle Battle: Pickleball Tournament on May 30 & 31 at Bakken Park. (Saturday: 8 am to 6:15 pm, Sunday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

The Wisconsin Paddle Battle benefits youth served by Wisconsin Youth Company in Dane and Waukesha counties. Through before & after school programs, 4K Wrap, summer camps, and operating Elver Park and Theresa Terrace Neighborhood Centers on Madison’s southwest side, Wisconsin Youth Company provides opportunities for children to be their best selves.

This event is for pickleball novices and longtime players alike! Different brackets will be hosted for various skill levels, including a “just for fun” bracket.

Participants receive goody bags with snacks, a water bottle, and other items. Wisconsin Paddle Battle t-shirts will be available for purchase as a registration add-on. Registration fees are $100 per team for skill levels 3.0-4.0+, and $50 per team for our “Just for Fun” division (skill level below 3.0, little to no pickleball experience).Registration ends Sunday, 05/24/2026 11:59pm CST.

Spectators and participants have the opportunity to enter to win raffle baskets. Winners of each bracket receive medals and other gifts.

The tournament schedule is: 

SATURDAY, MAY 30 

Mixed Doubles 3.0-3.49 Warm up: 8-8:30 a.m., Play time: 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. 

Mixed Doubles 3.5-3.99 Warm up: 8-8:30 a.m., Play time: 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. 

Just for fun (below 3.0) Warm up: 12-12:15 p.m., Play time: 12:15-2:15 p.m.

Women’s Doubles 3.0-3.49 Warm up: 2:15-2:45 p.m., Play time: 2:45-6:15 p.m. 

Women’s Doubles 3.5-3.99 Warm up: 2:15-2:45 p.m., Play time: 2:45-6:15 p.m.

SUNDAY, MAY 31

Men's Doubles 3.0-3.49 Warm up: 8:30-9 a.m., Play time: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 

Men's Doubles 3.5-3.99 Warm up: 8:30-9 a.m., Play time: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 

Men’s Doubles 4.0+ Warm up: 12:30-1 p.m., Play time: 1-4:30 p.m. 

Women’s Doubles 4.0+ Warm up: 12:30-1 p.m., Play time: 1-4:30 p.m.