Inaugural Shoals Open Pickleball Tournament Announced

Event to benefit local non-profit One Place of the Shoals

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Registration is now open for the inaugural Shoals Open pickleball tournament, which will take place in Florence, Alabama. The event will benefit the local non-profit organization One Place of the Shoals.

Why it matters

Pickleball has seen a surge in popularity in recent years, and this new tournament represents an opportunity to bring the community together around the sport while also supporting a worthy local cause.

The details

The Shoals Open pickleball tournament is the first of its kind in the region. Organizers hope the event will attract players from across the Shoals area and beyond to compete in the various singles, doubles, and mixed doubles categories.

  • Registration for the tournament is now open.
  • The Shoals Open is scheduled to take place on March 8, 2026.

The players

One Place of the Shoals

A local non-profit organization that provides services and support to the community.

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What’s next

Interested players can register for the Shoals Open on the tournament's website.

The takeaway

The inaugural Shoals Open pickleball tournament represents an exciting new opportunity for the community to come together around a growing sport while also supporting a local non-profit organization.