Medal count calculator for pickleball tournament directors

How many medals do you need for your pickleball tournament?

The PickleVisor Medal Count Calculator helps pickleball tournament directors estimate how many gold, silver and bronze medals are needed based on the number of singles and doubles divisions. Add an optional buffer and generate a print-friendly medal order summary for ordering medals.

PickleVisor medal count calculator

Counts gold, silver and bronze medals needed, based on singles and doubles divisions.  •  Switch to Team Event Calculator

Applies to each medal type separately (gold, silver, bronze). Percent buffer rounds up.
Assumes every division awards gold, silver and bronze. Singles: 1 medal per place. Doubles: 2 medals per place.
Gold medals needed
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Silver medals needed
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Bronze medals needed
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Total medals needed
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Medal order summary

Selections

Doubles divisions: 0
Singles divisions: 0
Buffer: None

Order

Gold: 0  |  Silver: 0  |  Bronze: 0
Total medals: 0

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H2: How it works

  • Enter the number of doubles and singles divisions.
  • Choose an optional buffer (none, percent or fixed). The buffer gives you extra medals in case there are ties, split divisions or other unforeseen events.
  • Click Calculate to see gold, silver and bronze totals, plus a print-ready summary.

H2: FAQ
Does this calculator assume bronze medals are always awarded?
Yes. It assumes gold, silver and bronze medals are awarded for every division.

How are doubles medals counted?
Doubles divisions require two medals per place (gold, silver and bronze).

What does the buffer do?
A buffer adds extra medals per medal type to help cover last-minute changes.