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The Central California Pickleball Tournament returns in October, hosted by the Visalia Parks & Recreation Department.

Pickleball is a fast-action sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, table tennis and volleyball. It is played on a court with a hard paddle and a Wiffle ball.

The tournament will be held October 14-15 at the Plaza Park Pickleball Complex in Visalia.

Registration is now open for this event at http://www.pickleballtournaments.com. (Click on Future Tournaments, and scroll down.)

The cost is $25 per person for the registration fee, and $10 per person per event. Deadline to register is Friday, October 6.

Mixed doubles will be held on Saturday, and men's and women's doubles will be on Sunday during this two-day tournament.

The tournament format is double elimination with each match consisting of the best out of three games to 11 points, skill levels 2.5 – 5.0.

Participants will receive an event shirt. Medals will be presented for the top three places in each division.

For more information on the Central California Pickleball Tournament, contact the City of Visalia Parks and Recreation Department at (559) 713-4365 or recreation@visalia.city