Better competitive opportunities
Create well-structured regional events that players can understand and look forward to.
Zelos means zeal
Built for the competitors who keep coming back.
Zelos exists to create stronger tournament experiences and a regional system that helps players compete, improve, and stay connected.
The idea
More than a weekend bracket.
Tournaments are the center of Zelos. Coaching, community programs, partnerships, and future products support that center instead of competing with it.
The long-term goal is a player-first ecosystem across Northern Nevada and Northern and Central California—one that makes it easier to find events, prepare for competition, and build repeat relationships in each market.
Founder + tournament director
Gabriel Galvez
Gabe brings experience as a pickleball tournament operator, facility leader, club president, PPR-certified instructor, and tennis coach. The operating philosophy is simple: player trust is built through preparation, communication, and how the event feels when something changes.
Contact ZelosOperate with clarity
Publish useful details, communicate changes, and treat organization as part of the player experience.
A connected ecosystem
Link tournaments, development, partners, and community without losing the tournament-first focus.