This summer, there are lots of opportunities for area youth to learn and play pickleball! Here are a few ways in which they can participate in the fun!
Tournaments:
1. Yahara House Tournament– May 31, 2026, 8 am - 2 pm
Two youth events offered:
- Youth ages 8-16 (all skill levels)
- Youth (age 10+) Plus a Grandparent or Parent or Other Adult (all skill levels)
Location: McGaw Park, Fitchburg, WI
Register by clicking here. Registration ends May 23!
Fee: $30 (adult); $15 (youth)
2. Fun Prairie Pickleball Open – June 5, 2026, 6-8 pm
Two youth events offered:
- Child (age 10-13) Plus a Grandparent or Parent or Other Adult (all skill levels)
- Child (age 13+) Plus a Grandparent or Parent or Other Adult (all skill levels)
Location: Wyndham Hills Courts, Sun Prairie, WI
Register by clicking here. Registration ends May 25!
Fee: $35 (which includes a free adult t-shirt); only the adult signs up. Add $10 for youth t-shirt.
Questions? Contact the Tournament Director at Mcw2000@gmail.com.
3. CAPA Cup Tournament– August 14-16, 2026
Youth event offered:
- Parent/Grandparent and Child (all skill levels) – will be broken down by age categories closer to tournament to keep things fair
Location: Pickleball Kingdom, Sun Prairie, WI
Registration will open soon! You must be a Capital Area Pickleball Association (CAPA) Member to register. Children can join CAPA as part of a family membership. Click here to join or renew your CAPA membership today!
Community Learning & Play Opportunities for Youth:
1. Middleton
Dates: June 4-25, 2026
Times: Thursday evenings
Ages: 7-15 years
Location: John & Lucille Taylor Memorial Park Pickleball Courts, 5280 Bishops Bay Parkway, Middleton, WI, 53562
For more information, including times, cost, and registration information, click here.
2. Sun Prairie
Dates: June 9-July 28, 2026
Times: Tuesday evenings, 6-8 pm
Ages: 6th -8th graders
Location: Wyndham Hills Pickleball Courts, 675 N Heatherstone Drive, Sun Prairie, WI, 53590
Cost: Free! The program is run entirely by CAPA volunteers!
For more information, including registration information, click here.
3. Madison
Dates: June 22-August 13, 2026
Sessions: Two-week long, morning sessions running Monday-Thursdays. Several to choose from!
Ages: 3rd – 9th Graders
Location: Elver Park (West Side) and Door Creek Park (East Side)
For more information, including times, cost, and registration information, click here.
