Game Format & Rules

Everything you need to know before you step onto the court.

How It Works

Step 1

Register

Pickleball for Brain Health t-shirt

Register as a team of two or four and secure your spot. From now until July 31, registration is only $25.

Step 2

Receive Your Swag

We'll immediately mail you:

  • Official Pickleball for Brain Health t-shirt
  • Paddle sticker featuring your personal fundraising QR code
  • Digital fundraising toolkit

Wear your shirt proudly and invite friends, family and fellow players to support your efforts all summer long.

Step 3

Fundraise

Raise a minimum of:

  • $1,000+ per team of two
  • $1,800+ per team of four

Every dollar supports Baycrest's work in dementia prevention, research and care.

Step 4

Compete

Every team who reaches or exceeds their fundraising goal will join us on November 8, 2026 at The Jar in North York for an exciting day of competition, community and celebration.

Tournament Format

  • Teams consist of 2 or 4 players
  • Round-robin knockout tournament
  • Rally scoring format
  • Games played to 11 points
  • Guaranteed minimum of 3 matches per team. Additional matches are dependent on pace of play.

Divisions

  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced

Champions in each division will receive the Neuro Trophy.

All levels are welcome.

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