DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — Pickleball players from across the region will head to Dothan in October for the Monster Mash and Bash tournament at the new Dothan Pickleball Complex.
The Southern Pickleball event will be played Oct. 24-25 at the complex, which features 25 covered courts.
Men’s and women’s doubles will be played Saturday, Oct. 24, followed by mixed doubles Sunday, Oct. 25.
Tournament play could begin as early as 8 a.m. each day. Specific start times will be posted and emailed within 24 to 48 hours after registration closes.
The entry fee is $60 and includes one event. Additional events cost $15 each. Pickleball.com also charges a $5 service fee per event.
Players who register by 11:55 p.m. Oct. 11 will receive a free tournament shirt.
Divisions will be offered for men’s doubles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles. Players are required to have a DUPR rating.
Skill divisions include 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 and 4.5. The tournament will also offer age groups for players 15 and older, 35 and older, 50 and older, 60 and older, 70 and older, and 80 and older.
A player’s age will be determined as of Dec. 31, 2026.
Tournament organizers said age divisions could be divided or combined depending on registration numbers and bracket sizes. If brackets are combined, medals will still be awarded based on each player’s original registration division.
Teams must compete at the skill level of the higher-rated player or above. Teams must also compete in the age division of the younger player.
Registration and additional tournament information are available through PickleballTournaments.com.
