Devonport Pickleball Grand Slam 2025

The 2025 Devonport Pickleball Grand Slam, held on Tasmania’s North West Coast, was a standout success. The event welcomed 186 competitors, with an additional 29 players unable to be accommodated due to capacity limits. Participants travelled from across Tasmania and interstate, including many first-time entrants to a major Tasmanian tournament.

Tournament Highlights

• New Teams Event: Debuting in 2025, this event featured teams led by female captains, promoting leadership, inclusivity, and balanced competition across all divisions.
• Parent/Child Event: A family-focused addition that quickly became one of the most popular moments of the weekend.
• Hybrid Para Event: A fully inclusive format enabling players of all abilities to compete together.
• Traditional Divisions: Gender doubles, mixed doubles, and singles events were held across multiple age groups.
• Franklin Balls: The Franklin balls performed exceptionally well, with players praising their consistency, bounce, and durability.

The tournament showcased pickleball’s accessibility and community spirit, highlighted by a 12-year-old gold medallist and an 82-year-old bronze medallist.

The 2025 Devonport Pickleball Grand Slam was an outstanding celebration of the sport, reflecting the continued growth, strength, and unity of the pickleball community across Tasmania.

Sincere thanks to the Devonport Pickleball Grand Slam Committee for producing a fantastic tournament.