Directories
Gallaudet University
Who We Are
Our Work
Overview
News & Stories
Oct 24, 2025
Oct 17, 2025
Upcoming Events
October 29, 2025
November 1, 2025
University Wide Events
No Communication Compromises
Areas of Study
Schools
Programs
Changing the world
Research
Community & Innovation
Research Experiences & Services
Our Global Presence
Global at Home
Global Learning For All
Global Engagement
Your Journey Starts Here
Admissions
Financial Aid
Explore Our Campus
Connect
Discover
Influence
Popular Keywords
GU
/
Youth Programs
National Deaf Juniors Pickleball Tournament
serving up success
Grab your paddle and come to Gallaudet University in March for the second National Deaf Juniors Pickleball Tournament. Join other enthusiastic pickleball players from around the country for our inclusive, competitive, and community-building competition hosted by Gallaudet University Athletics.
Open to deaf and hard of hearing students in grades 9 through 12.
Coaches, interested in setting up a team? Fill out our interest form!
You will receive an email with further details and a full registration form.
The final deadline to register (with a full team) is on January 31, 2026.
The National Tournament will take place from Thursday, March 12 to Sunday, March 15, 2026
Paddles awarded to all top finishers!
Gold Medal
Silver Medal
Bronze Medal
Review full tournament details, including rules of play, transportation guidelines, itineraries, and more here!
We will host up to 32 teams for the tournament. Each school can bring two teams: Two female players and two male players, along with two chaperones (one female and one male).
Please fill out the interest form. The committee will reach out to you with a registration link and additional details.
Register through the Interest Form
No – registration is free! Registration includes meals and lodging from Thursday, March 12 evening (dinner) to Sunday, March 15 morning. However, you do need to pay for transportation to Gallaudet University.
You will be responsible for transportation to and from Gallaudet University. Options include: 1) Flying into Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA), 2) Taking the train or bus to Union Station, or 3) Driving to Gallaudet University.
We will provide transportation from DCA and Union Station to Gallaudet University.
Yes! We welcome people who want to cheer on our pickleball players.
Gallaudet University, the world’s only four-year liberal arts university serving deaf and hard-of-hearing students, serves as the educational, social, and political engine of Deaf America. The duty of the university to foster disagreement, debate, and civic engagement is embedded in its role as a higher education institution.