What is this event?

Welcome to the Borland Pickleball Classic! This is our first ever pickleball tournament fundraiser to support the good work of Borland Free Clinic, a nonprofit operating near the pickleball courts on the lower level of Rolling Hills Community Church that offers needed medical care to uninsured and underserved members of our community. Explore this page for more information, and please check back as we will update this page if anything changes.

Who is hosting this event?

The tournament is run by Borland Free Clinic, in partnership with Rolling Hills Pickleball Club. Please direct your questions to the clinic, info@borlandclinic.org. We are immensely appreciative of the support of the leadership of Rolling Hills Community Church and the Rolling Hills Pickleball Club for allowing us the time and space to do this event. As this is our first time running such an event, we appreciate your patience and welcome your feedback.

When and where is the event?

April 4-6, 2025 at the lower level pickleball courts of Rolling Hills Community Church, 3550 SW Borland Rd., Tualatin, OR 97062.

How will the tournament be run?

There will be three skill levels (3.0, 3.5, 4.0) and three divisions within each skill level (Men, Women, Mixed), so nine divisions in total. Our goal is 8 teams of doubles per division. Over the course of each division's roughly 3-hour slot, every team will be guaranteed 7 matches (about 20 minutes per match), or one match against every other team within their division. Immediately following this pool play, the top 4 teams will advance to a tournament featuring two semifinal matches, a consolation final, and a championship final.

Can I see the schedule, or at least when my division(s) will play?

The tournament will run all day Friday, all day Saturday, and Sunday afternoon (to accommodate church on Sunday morning). We have a provisional schedule in place, which we have created in light of a host of considerations. You can view it by navigating back to the tournament main page. However, please know that we may adjust the schedule slightly depending on how registration goes.

What is the cost of this event and can I register for more than one team?

The initial cost for each participant is $45. Players may participate in up to two teams (e.g., men/women + mixed within one's skill level), in which case the cost per participant is $65.

Where do I register for this event?

You can register at borlandclinic.org/registration.

Should I know who my playing partner is before I register?

Yes, please arrange your teammate prior to registration, at which point each participant will register separately. If you would like to participate but do not know who to partner with, you can email info@borlandclinic.org. We will try to keep a list of interested players in the hopes of pairing you, but we cannot guarantee a registration spot.

Will there be a waitlist once registration closes?

Yes, if you do not see your division in registration, it is because that division has reached its 8 team limit. To be placed on a waitlist in case additional slots open up, you can email info@borlandclinic.org. However, we cannot guarantee a registration spot.

Are you following any standard rules for this tournament?

Yes, we will follow the published rules set forth by USA Pickleball. In addition, we strongly discourage the use of paddles that will no longer by sanctioned by USA Pickleball effective July 1, 2025. These include Joola Mod TA-15, Gearbox Pro Power Elongated, and ProKennex Black Ace. You can read more about this update here. The ball for the tournament will be the Franklin X-40.

Can I volunteer at this event?

Yes! We are looking for volunteers to help throughout the tournament. Please consider volunteering for a session in which you will not be playing. When you register, you can indicate your interest and we will get in touch with you. If you do not plan on playing but are still interested in volunteering, please email us at info@borlandclinic.org.

Can I help support in other ways?

Yes! We are also looking for tournament sponsors and raffle prize donations. Please contact us at info@borlandclinic.org if you are interested or would like more information. Again, this is a fundraiser, so you are also welcome to increase your entry fee or donate to the clinic directly at borlandclinic.org. We appreciate your support!