A pickleball player from Spanish Fork, UT, identified as Troy, shared his experience participating in the Highland Fling pickleball tournament. According to an undated document titled Highland Fling 2026 — Pickleball Tournament · undated, Troy was a Men's Doubles 3.5 Bronze Medalist. In his feedback regarding the event, Troy stated that the Highland Fling pickleball tournament was his favorite City run tournament of the year and noted that it was well organized and ran seamlessly. He further commented that he always knew exactly who he played, where he played, and when he played next.
Troy also shared his perspective on the atmosphere of the tournament, noting that the event had music and upbeat vibes that kept everyone pumped between matches. He also mentioned that the tournament featured newer built Mountain Ridge courts, which he described as a perfect blend of serious competition and community fun.
The Highland Fling pickleball tournament, which is described in an undated document as the 3rd Annual event, featured various skill levels and divisions. The tournament included divisions for Youth, Men, Women, Mixed, and Senior players. According to the undated tournament details, the skill brackets ran in morning, afternoon, and evening blocks. The event was held at Highland Family Park in Highland, UT, utilizing outdoor courts.
Specific divisions mentioned in the undated tournament document included Women's Doubles, Men's Doubles, Mixed Doubles, and Senior Coed Doubles. The tournament also featured a Youth Coed Doubles division for players aged 17 and under. According to the undated document, the tournament included 16 divisions and featured over 200 players and more than 376 games. The competition format utilized a round robin to determine seeding, followed by full brackets consisting of 7 games, and a medal round.
The undated document notes that for the 2026 tournament, a new Senior Coed Doubles (50+) division was added by popular demand. The event also included an Elevated Family Pickleball Night, which was hosted by Elevated Family Dentistry. This opening event was intended to be a pickleball party for the whole family, featuring music, games, and good vibes for all skill levels and newcomers.
Participants in the tournament had access to various amenities. The undated document states that there was plenty of shade and hydration stations available for players. Additionally, players had the opportunity to pick up a free GB1 ball to practice with before the tournament. The official tournament ball for all levels was the Gearbox GB1.
Registration for the event was available for various age groups and skill levels. According to the undated document, the cost for Adult/Senior players was $30 per player, while the cost for Youth players was $10 per player. An early bird discount of $10 was offered through July 17.
What this means for Highland
Highland residents who participate in local sporting events can find community-focused competition at the Highland Family Park. As seen through the feedback from participants like Troy, the city's organized tournaments aim to provide seamless, high-energy environments that blend serious competition with a sense of community fun for all skill levels.
