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Courtside at Barton: November Edition

By Lucas Samuels November 3, 2026 3 min read

MLP Tournament, new leagues, Cardio Pickleball & meet Dennis

The November edition of Courtside at Barton has landed! Read on to see what’s happening at Fairgrounds Barton.

Book your holiday party at Fairgrounds: Prime November and December dates are filling fast. Our Events Team handles everything, from game formats and scheduling to food, drinks and on-site support, so all you do is pick a date. Expect pickleball and social spaces for teams big and small, plenty of parking, and award-winning catering by Food Dudes, including a festive Winter Warmup hot chocolate station.

New and improved rebounder: We’ve upgraded the rebounder behind Court 5 with built-in targets, a fun new way to sharpen your accuracy, consistency and shot placement.

The MLP Tournament is back, Saturday, November 28, 8am–12pm: Register individually and we’ll put you on a team of four (two men, two women).

Men’s registration | Women’s registration

There’s lots of leagues happening this time of year. Find the right one for you below:

Intermediate Mixed League: starts November 10, Tuesdays 10am–12pm
Intermediate Women’s League: starts November 12, Thursdays 4–6pm
Advanced Mixed League: starts November 10, Tuesdays 10am–12pm
Advanced Doubles League: starts November 12, Thursdays 4–6pm

Winter MLP League, launching December 15, Tuesdays 6–8pm: Men’s registration | Women’s registration

Cardio Pickleball with Coach Ed: Coach Ed’s new program is guaranteed to get you moving, sweating and improving your game all at once. Join Cardio Pickleball.

3 and Me with Head Coach Marco: Ever wished you could have a coach right in the middle of your game? Here’s your chance. Join 3 and Me.

In his own words, Dennis Milosevic says: “I love Hamilton Fairgrounds! All the coaches and staff are super friendly and supportive. My play improved more in just a few months than it had the previous year, thanks in large part to everyone working here. And I can always find a great group of players to help me up my game. I even met my fiancée, Chantelle, here. I am thrilled to be part of this great community.”

When Dennis joined Fairgrounds, he was looking for consistent play and a place to keep improving. Through our 8–10am Pickleball Connect Open Plays, he found a community that offered exactly that. Over the past few months, we’ve watched him evolve from a tennis-style approach into a much more strategic, thoughtful player, driven by his willingness to learn, take feedback and challenge himself.

With a little coaching and a lot of dedication, Dennis progressed from Open Play to tournaments and leagues. In August, he played an integral role in his MLP team’s championship win, and he carried that success into our Fall MLP League.

Dennis, you’re a fantastic example of what we hope every member experiences at Fairgrounds. It’s been a pleasure watching you become the competitive, strategic and increasingly difficult-to-beat player you are today. Congratulations, Dennis!