Question 1

What is SPORTiVAL?

Accepted Answer

SPORTiVAL is a two-day sports and social weekend centred around pickleball, with a range of other fun activities — including coaching, padel, kubb and ice curling — all designed to help hone your pickleball skills. It is for people who enjoy sport, want to try something new and like the idea of a relaxed, sociable weekend. And this SPORTiVAL has a special festive feel.

Question 2

When is SPORTiVAL?

Accepted Answer

SPORTiVAL takes place on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December 2026. If you are joining us for the whole weekend, you can arrive from Friday 4 December for a two-night stay and make use of The Manor Resort’s extensive facilities and activities, including crafts, spa facilities and other sports. You can also extend your stay either side of the weekend, as the resort is open throughout December.

Question 3

Where is SPORTiVAL being held?

Accepted Answer

SPORTiVAL is being held at the impressive Manor Resort in Okehampton, Devon, set in beautiful countryside on the edge of Dartmoor. The resort offers an exceptional range of sport, leisure, spa and craft facilities, with everything from swimming pools and hydro spas to a huge choice of sporting activities and more than 20 different craft workshops. It is a Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice resort and guests regularly praise its fantastic range of activities, friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere — making it an ideal setting for a SPORTiVAL weekend.

Question 4

Who is SPORTiVAL for?

Accepted Answer

SPORTiVAL is for people who enjoy sport, especially pickleball, and is suitable for all abilities — from complete beginners to experienced players. You can join us for the full weekend or come along for just one day and take part in the SPORTiVAL activities that appeal to you. Non-playing partners, family members and friends are very welcome too. They can stay at The Manor Resort, enjoy its extensive range of facilities and activities, and watch and support the SPORTiVAL action — so everyone can enjoy the weekend in their own way.

Question 5

Do I need to be good at pickleball to come?

Accepted Answer

Not at all. SPORTiVAL is designed to be welcoming to everyone, from complete beginners picking up a paddle for the first time to experienced players.

Question 6

What activities are happening on Saturday?

Accepted Answer

Saturday is all about having fun, trying something different and enjoying plenty of time on and off the pickleball court. Your Saturday SPORTiVAL Pass includes pickleball coaching, padel, kubb, ice curling and the PicklePals Scramble, with each of the fun activities chosen to help develop and hone skills that transfer back into your pickleball.The Vendor Village will also be open throughout the day. Day visitors taking part on Saturday pay £60, which includes resort admission and a full Manor buffet lunch. If you’re staying at The Manor, your resort access is already covered by your stay, so you simply add the £20 Saturday SPORTiVAL Pass to join our SPORTiVAL activities.

Question 7

What is happening on Sunday?

Accepted Answer

Sunday is all about Rally21 — a fun, competitive pickleball team event for players of all abilities. You’ll be placed with players of a similar level and allocated to a team, then compete in a series of mixed-up doubles matches throughout the day.Your Rally21 entry also includes a free event T-shirt and snacks to keep you going. There’ll be short gaps between games too, giving you time to visit the SPORTiVAL Vendor Village and chat with the exhibitors.There’s no lunch included with the Sunday Rally21 Pass because the schedule is packed with pickleball and there simply isn’t time to stop for a full meal.

Question 8

Can I come for just one day?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. You can come for Saturday, Sunday or both days, whether you want to take part in SPORTiVAL or simply enjoy The Manor Resort and watch the action.If you’re visiting for the day, Saturday passes are £60 for SPORTiVAL participants or £40 for non-participants, with the Manor buffet lunch included in both. On Sunday, Rally21 participants pay £45, which includes resort admission, Rally21 entry, an event T-shirt and snacks, while non-participants pay £40, including the Manor buffet lunch. Two-day passes are also available: £100 for SPORTiVAL participants — saving £5 compared with buying the two days separately — or £80 for non-participants.

Question 9

Can I stay for the whole weekend?

Accepted Answer

Definitely. You can make a proper weekend of it by staying at The Manor Resort from Friday 4 December for two nights, giving you time to settle in and enjoy the resort as well as SPORTiVAL.If you’re staying at The Manor and want to take part, the resident SPORTiVAL passes are £20 for Saturday, £20 for Sunday or £35 for both days — saving £5 compared with buying the two days separately. If you’re staying at The Manor but not taking part, you don’t need an additional SPORTiVAL pass — you can simply enjoy the resort and watch the SPORTiVAL action.

Question 10

Can I extend my stay at The Manor Resort?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Manor Resort is open throughout December, so if you’d like to turn SPORTiVAL into a longer break, you can extend your stay before or after the weekend, subject to availability. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy even more of the resort and make a proper festive break of it.

Question 11

What are the pass options and prices?

Accepted Answer

To keep it simple, the price depends on whether you’re staying at The Manor and whether you want to take part in SPORTiVAL.If you’re staying at The Manor and taking part: Saturday £20, Sunday £20, or both days £35 — saving £5 compared with buying the two days separately. Non-participating hotel residents don’t need an additional pass.If you’re a day visitor and taking part: Saturday £60, Sunday £45, or both days £100 — saving £5 compared with buying Saturday and Sunday separately.If you’re a day visitor and not taking part: Saturday £40, Sunday £40, or both days £80. Both single-day prices include the Manor buffet lunch.

Question 12

How do I book?

Accepted Answer

Everything except accommodation is booked through PicklePals, including SPORTiVAL participant passes, guest day passes and optional meal extras. Accommodation is booked separately, directly with The Manor Resort. We’ll provide clear booking links so you can simply choose the option that suits you.

Question 13

Will any SPORTiVAL activities cost extra?

Accepted Answer

No. All of the organised Saturday SPORTiVAL activities — pickleball coaching, padel, kubb, ice curling and the PicklePals Scramble — are included in your Saturday SPORTiVAL Pass. Sunday Rally21 entry includes the tournament, event T-shirt and snacks.The optional extra for day visitors is the Saturday Christmas buffet evening meal (£23). Accommodation is booked separately.

Question 14

Can day visitors stay for the Saturday evening Christmas buffet?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. If you’re not staying at The Manor, you can add the festive Saturday Christmas buffet for £23 per person and stay on for the evening after the day’s SPORTiVAL activities.

Question 15

Can I exhibit at or support SPORTiVAL?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. We’d love to hear from businesses, brands and organisations interested in being part of SPORTiVAL and supporting what we hope will become a really special weekend.Our Vendor Village will give exhibitors the opportunity to meet and engage with pickleball players and other SPORTiVAL guests throughout the weekend, in the relaxed setting of The Manor Resort.If you’d like to exhibit, promote your business or discuss other ways of supporting SPORTiVAL, please email info@picklepalsapp.com and we’ll be happy to discuss the free/low-cost opportunities available.

Question 16

Is SPORTiVAL Christmassy?

Accepted Answer

Yes — it’s SPORTiVAL with a festive twist! The weekend will have a relaxed Christmas feel alongside all the sport, activities and socialising, without Christmas taking over the event.And if you’d like to make it even more festive, you can stay on for The Manor Resort’s Saturday evening Christmas buffet — included for residents and available to day visitors for an additional £23.

Question 17

What if I have a question before I book?

Accepted Answer

If there’s anything you’re unsure about, or you’d like some help choosing the right SPORTiVAL pass for you or your group, just email info@picklepalsapp.com and we’ll be happy to help.

Question 18

Can non-playing partners, family members and friends come too?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely — they’re very welcome. SPORTiVAL is designed so you can enjoy the weekend together even if not everyone wants to take part in the SPORTiVAL activities.If they’re staying at The Manor Resort, they don’t need an additional SPORTiVAL pass simply to enjoy the resort, visit the Vendor Village or watch and support the SPORTiVAL action. They can also take part in the Manor’s own programme of activities during their stay.However, if they want to join you in any of the SPORTiVAL-organised activities — such as our own special padel, kubb, ice curling, pickleball coaching or the PicklePals Scramble — they’ll need the appropriate SPORTiVAL Pass too.If they’re joining you as day visitors but not taking part in SPORTiVAL, Saturday and Sunday are £40 per person, with the Manor buffet lunch included, or £80 for both days.

A TWO-DAY SPORTS & SOCIAL ESCAPE IN DEVON

Stay together.

Play more.

Kick off Christmas with a full Saturday of sports and activities, followed by Rally-21 pickleball on Sunday. Come for a day or make a weekend of it with your partner, friends or club — players and non-players are welcome.

5-6 December

The Manor Resort · Okehampton, Devon

PLAY TOGETHER

TRY SOMETHING NEW

STAY FOR THE WEEKEND

RALLY-21

YOUR CHRISTMAS SPORTIVAL

One weekend.

Loads to play.

Come with your partner, family, friends, teammates or clubmates. Make a Christmas weekend of it, where the pressure is turned down and the good times are turned up.

THREE WAYS TO JOIN

Your weekend, your way.

Stay over, visit for both days, or just come along for the activities. Press each pass to open a QR code that will take you directly to your pass in the PicklePals app so make sure you install the app first!

MEET DISCOVER CONNECT

Visit the

Vendor Village

Playing or not, take time to explore the Vendor Village. Meet our event partners, discover the people behind the brands and browse throughout the SPORTiVAL weekend.

SATURDAY · 5 DECEMBER

A whole day. Play your way.

Five ways to get stuck in. Pick your favourites. Try something new. All five activities are included with your Saturday SPORTiVAL participant pass. Advance activity booking opens soon.

Padel

Doubles with a twist. Play the walls, keep the rally alive. Test your strategy.

Doubles with a twist. Play the walls, keep the rally alive and find your rhythm together.

Kubb

Throw wooden batons to topple the other team’s blocks. Practice your accuracy.

Ice Curling

Slide your stone towards the target. A little touch, a little tactics. Hone in your precision.

PicklePals Scramble

New partners, new opponents, fresh rallies. A social way to play and meet the crowd.

Pickleball Coaching

Sharpen your shots and court positioning, learning from the best. Then practice it in your next games.

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Frequently asked questions

What is SPORTiVAL?

When is SPORTiVAL?

Where is SPORTiVAL being held?

Who is SPORTiVAL for?

Do I need to be good at pickleball to come?

What activities are happening on Saturday?

What is happening on Sunday?

Can I come for just one day?

Can I stay for the whole weekend?

Can I extend my stay at The Manor Resort?

What are the pass options and prices?

How do I book?

Will any SPORTiVAL activities cost extra?

Can day visitors stay for the Saturday evening Christmas buffet?

Can I exhibit at or support SPORTiVAL?

Is SPORTiVAL Christmassy?

What if I have a question before I book?

Can non-playing partners, family members and friends come too?

5–6 December · The Manor Resort, Okehampton, Devon

Make it your Christmas weekend.

Get your club or friends together, bring the partners too, and start the festive season with SPORTiVAL.

A whole day.
Play your way.

Five ways to get stuck in.
Pick your favourites. Try something new.
All five activities are included with your Saturday SPORTiVAL participant pass. Advance activity booking opens soon.

Doubles with a twist. Play the walls, keep the rally alive.
Test your strategy.

Throw wooden batons to topple the other team’s blocks.
Practice your accuracy.

Slide your stone towards the target. A little touch, a little tactics.
Hone in your precision.

Make it your
Christmas weekend.