The Canadian National Pickleball League is excited to announce the addition of expanded amateur play to this year's CNPL pre-season and regular season events.
This is your chance to participate with and against friends, family, and colleagues in a team-based event under the CNPL rules.
These one-day showdowns will give participants and fans alike the opportunity to be part of Canadian Pickleball history, playing in the first amateur CNPL events. The competition will be intense, the venues spectacular, and the community second-to-none!
Players of all skill levels are encouraged to participate in a one-day event that guarantees at least 4 matches per team (8 games per player), prizes from CNPL sponsors like Tyrol, Onix, and Selkirk, and the bonus opportunity to qualify for the CNPL.
Important Update: MiLP Canada Points
Teams will now earn MiLP Canada points for participation in the Showdowns. As a result, the groups will be built with team DUPR ratings in mind.
Competition Format
Group Stage
- 5 teams of equivalent team DUPR rating will play a round robin
- Each team will play a total of 4 matches or 8 games per player
- Matches will be limited to 80 minutes each
Bracket Stage
- 4 teams with the highest ranking will be seeded
- The top ranked team will face the 4th ranked team and the 2nd ranked team will face the 3rd ranked team
- Prizes will be awarded to the winners of each bracket
Team Eligibility Requirements
- Teams of 4 (2 male, 2 female)
- Skill level: 3.0+ or with tournament success at the 2.5 level
- Code of Conduct: Sportsmanship, fair play, respect for opponents, officials, and fans
- Equipment standards: Complying to standards from USA Pickleball Equipment Standards Manual
- Respect for facilities: Locker rooms, practice areas and common spaces
Event Highlights
- CNPL format where players compete with friends, family, and colleagues in a true team tournament
- Fun, prizes, and the chance to possibly join the professional ranks
- Network with pickleball players and members of the CNPL family from your region
- Be part of growing the game of pickleball in Canada
Royal Westcourt Showdown
- Date: March 15th, 2025
- Location: Royal Westcourt Social Club, Montreal, QC
- Time: 9am to 7pm EST
In our first ever event in the province of Quebec, we invite amateur teams and players from Quebec, Ottawa region, Atlantic Canada, and the American North-East to be the first to participate in a CNPL Amateur Showdown.
Register for the Royal Westcourt Showdown →
Smash Pickleball Showdown
- Date: March 22nd, 2025
- Location: Smash Pickleball London, London, ON
- Time: 9am to 7pm EST
- Capacity: Limited to 20 teams
Players from Southwestern Ontario, Niagara Region, Western New York, and the American Mid-West will converge on the pickleball capital of South-Western Ontario. Sign-ups will go fast!
Register for the Smash Pickleball Showdown →
Okanagan Showdown
- Date: March 29th, 2025
- Location: OWA Pickleball Complex, Vernon, BC
- Time: 9am to 7pm PST
- Capacity: 30 teams
For the third straight pre-season, we return to the top-notch venue in picturesque Vernon, British Columbia. This is the only pre-season amateur event for the Western region and is for players from Yukon, NWT, Nunavut, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and the American Pacific North-West.