Paddles & Pearls – ChillOut 2027

Pickleball, pearls and plenty of pride - Paddles & Pearls is serving three fabulous events at The ARC in Daylesford this ChillOut. Expect one welcoming community, loads of court-side fun and more pearls than you can shake a paddle at.

Local, visitor, beginner or pickleball tragic - there’s a place for you. Come for the rallies; stay for the fabulous people.

Paddle Play session – an introduction to Pickleball:

Saturday 27 February 2027 3-5pm. Click here to register.

New to pickleball? Our free Paddle Play session is an easy, seriously fun way to try it — and we’ll supply the paddles.

Junior Pearlers session - an introduction to Pickelball for juniors:

Thursday 4 March 2027 4-6pm. Click here to register.

A dedicated free Junior Pearlers session for local school-aged players.

Pickle Pearl Slam 2027:

Saturday 6 March 2027 9AM-4PM

The main event, our Pickle Pearl Slam, is a four-player team competition. Bring your game face, rally your teammates and play for prizes while the BBQ, spectators and music dial up the party atmosphere. Designed for players with some pickleball experience, it’s competition, camaraderie and ChillOut spirit in one fabulous day.

Competition Format:

Teams of 4 persons.

Choose from three divisions based on your team’s total DUPR. If a player does not have a DUPR rating, use a value of 2.

• Total Team DUPR ≥ 13+
• 9 > Total Team DUPR < 13
• Total Team DUPR ≤ 9.

Don’t have a full team? Select Create Team and enter your details and those of any teammates. You’ll receive a join code for others to use. Incomplete teams will be filled by the Tournament Director before competition day. Already have a code? Select Create Team, then Join existing team.

Cost:

$50 per person (this includes admin, software & stripe fees plus your tournament entry).

Competition Format:

Each division will host up to nine teams of four, playing doubles across three courts. Each player will play up to 10 timed games, with no finals. The winning team in each division will receive four championship trophies — one per player.

Tournament Director discretion:

To keep divisions fair, the Tournament Director may review and adjust a player’s self-rating or move players and teams between divisions when the wrong event has been entered.

Divisional DUPR rating levels may be changed to enable everyone to participate in as many games as possible and to equalise the team numbers across the three divisions.

Prizes:

Prizes for best dressed and divisional winning teams.

Lunch/Food/Drinks Options:

The Central Highlanders are known for great country fare. Refuel at the BBQ and country canteen or treat yourself to something sweet. A water fountain is in The ARC’s main entry area.

Cancellation/refunds:

No refunds will be available after registration closes. Registration for the Pickle Pearl Slam closes at 5 pm on Wednesday 3 March 2027. Refund requests received up to 10 days before the tournament will exclude administration, software and Stripe fees. Email requests to paddlesandpearls@gmail.com with your bank details; refunds will be processed as soon as practical before the tournament starts. If you can no longer meet your team commitment, the best option is to find a replacement.

Health & Safety:

Please register only if you are physically fit and able to play. Warm up before and cool down after each match and consult your doctor if you are unsure about participating. You are responsible for your own welfare and safety. By registering through this software, you agree that Central Highlands Pickleball Club Inc. and The ARC, Daylesford are not responsible or liable for compensation, costs, damages or losses arising from your participation.

Accessibility:

The ARC Daylesford is an accessible venue.

Further information:

Questions? Email the organising committee at paddlesandpearls@gmail.com and include your mobile number.

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