The 2025 Ugly Sweater Pickleball Tournament presented by Howell Recreation’s “Rec the Halls” is here on December, 13th, 2025. Wear your ugliest sweater and come for some friendly competition and a chance to win some sweet prizes. This will be open to 8 teams per skill level (2.5, 3.0, and 3.5) and is open to mixed, women’s, and men’s. Only ONE member of your team needs to register. Games will begin promptly at 9:00 am and follow suit 15 minutes after.

Tournament times:

• Skill Level 2.5: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
• Skill Level 3.0: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
• Skill Level 3.5: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

ALL medal matches will be officiated. During pool play, officials will be on the floor overseeing all courts.

Guaranteed Number of 3 Matches: 3 matches guaranteed. Please see the tournament format below.

Tournament Format:

• Pool Play – round robin – best to 11, win by 2
• Pools of 4 team, top team from each pool will advance to tournament play
• Tournament play bracket- best to 11, win by 2
• Championship match – best to 2 out of 3, first to 11, win by 2

Medals will be distributed to all first, second, and third-place teams for the 2.5-3.5 group.

Chance to win: Ugliest Sweater!

Please ensure you bring your own paddle, change of flat, clean tennis shoes, and don’t forget to dress to impress!

Deadline to register is December 6th at 6:00 pm.