Join us for the inaugural, Pickleball for the Parks! A fundraiser event supporting the Upper Arlington Community Foundations Beautification Fund taking place on Sunday September 21, 2025.

This is a co-ed doubles event (teams can be women's doubles, men's doubles, or co-ed) with skill level divisions. Teams will play in round robin groups and the top four teams per division (based on total games and points won as calculated ) will play in a playoff for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. Standings for the playoff spots are based on total games and points won as calculated. In the case of a tie, a coin toss will determine playoff pairings.

Round Robin play will be games to 11, win by 1. Play will be limited to 25 minutes per game. At 25 minutes the game will be called and scores entered. The playoff matches will be a game to 21, win by 2.

Tournament entry fee is $50 per team for the round robin tournament. One player of a team may register both players. Both players must be registered and entry fee paid to be eligible to play in the event. If players are of two different skill levels, please register for the higher of the two skill levels. Teams are limited to playing in one event/division. There is a no refund policy if you need to drop out of the event. You are welcome and encouraged to find a substitute for your team if something happens and you can no longer play. If there is a team on the waiting list we can approach that team to take your spot.

Players are limited to playing in one team and in one event/division.

Tournament Management reserves the right to move teams to a different division based on skill level if deemed necessary. No refunds will be provided.

DUPR rating not required. Match scores will not be entered in DUPR. This is a fun community tournament aimed at giving back to our beautiful city and parks by raising awareness.

The event will be held at the Northam Park Courts; 2070 Northam Rd, Columbus, OH 43221

Event Schedule - 8 AM - 6 PM Sunday, September 21st.

Players will be notified of division start times by Saturday, September 20th

Division 2.5-2.9 (Advanced Beginner)

Division 3.0-3.4 (Intermediate)

Division 3.5-3.9 (Advanced Intermediate)

Start times are not determined yet. and will depend on the number of teams in each skill level and the final number of courts to be used.

Teams will receive communication at least two days before the event with their assigned start time. Teams are asked to arrive 30 minutes before their start time.

In the event of inclement weather, the event will be canceled and no refunds will be issued.

To learn more about the Upper Arlington Community Foundation please visit: https://uacommunityfoundation.com/

Questions? Contact Molly Seguin at molly@uacommunityfoundation.com

About Pat Sambas

Pat and his family have proudly called Upper Arlington home for the past 17 years, and like so many residents, they have enjoyed the beauty, programs, and community spirit that make our parks some of the best neighborhood parks in Ohio. Pat is excited to help support this fundraiser, with proceeds going toward beautifying our beloved Upper Arlington parks.

As a certified PPR and DUPR coach and senior pro tournament pickleball player, Pat brings years of experience both competing and coaching. At Pickle & Chill, Pat conducted private lessons, clinics, and DUPR rating sessions, while also expanding pickleball opportunities right here in Upper Arlington, partnering with UA Parks & Rec and as the pickleball pro and coordinator for Swim & Racquet Club. From introducing beginner and intermediate programs to offering drill sessions and competitive league play, Pat's goal is to help players of all levels grow their game and love the sport.

Pickleball has given Pat so much, and he is passionate about giving back—not only to the pickleball community but also to the Upper Arlington community that he is grateful to call home. Learn more about UA Pickleball.