The fifth Iron Horse Open pickleball tournament will take place at Pinafore Park in St. Thomas, Ontario, with registration closing on July 28, 2025. The event costs CAD 70, with part of the proceeds benefiting the St. Thomas Pickleball Club. Players must hold a current Pickleball Canada membership and use USA Pickleball-approved paddles. The tournament features age- and skill-based divisions across multiple days, including split age doubles, gender doubles, and mixed doubles, with formats ranging from round robin to double elimination for open divisions. Gold medalists will qualify for the True North Pickleball Tour Championship, using the official Franklin X40 yellow ball.
The tournament emphasizes community support and the growth of pickleball in Canada, offering fair competition and prize money in open divisions. Players must check in daily and adhere to strict scheduling rules. As an outdoor event, weather cancellations result in partial refunds, with a refund deadline set for July 24. Overall, the Iron Horse Open fosters local club development and strengthens community ties through competitive play and national qualifying opportunities.
