Bradenton’s Ultimate Pickleball Event: Pickleball fans are in for a special treat this September, as some of the sport’s top names will gather in Bradenton, Florida, for a three-day event benefiting youth sports programs. Headlined by Ben Johns, the No. 1 player in the world, the Pickleball Gives Back event will feature an exhibition, clinics, and a round-robin tournament. Joining Johns will be his brother, Collin Johns, and Dusty Boyer, all of whom will participate in this fundraiser to support the High-Performance Tennis Academy.
Scheduled to take place from September 26-28, 2024, at the Inspiration Academy Tennis Courts, the event will kick off with a dinner and exhibition match on the evening of September 26. Ben and Collin Johns will show their skills alongside Marcin Rozpedski and Dusty Boyer in what promises to be a high-level display of competitive pickleball. For fans of the sport, this exhibition is a chance to watch some of the best in the game up close.
The following two days will be dedicated to hands-on learning and friendly competition. On September 27, a pickleball clinic will be held in two sessions (8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.), offering participants a unique opportunity to learn from the pros themselves. The Johns brothers, Boyer, and Rozpedski will lead the instruction, sharing their expertise with players of all skill levels.
The event will conclude on September 28 with a round-robin tournament, where clinic participants will have the chance to compete alongside and against the pros. The combination of professional guidance and tournament play makes this an unforgettable experience for attendees.
Hosted by the JA Academy Tennis Program, the proceeds from the event will go toward supporting youth sports programs, including the High-Performance Tennis Academy, which focuses on developing young athletes in tennis and pickleball.
This three-day extravaganza is an excellent example of how professional athletes are giving back to their communities. Ben Johns, widely regarded as the face of pickleball, continues to play a major role in promoting the sport’s growth while using his platform to benefit charitable causes.
For more information or to register for the event, call 760-250-1661. The event will be held at Inspiration Academy Tennis Courts, located at 7900 40th Avenue West, Bradenton, FL.
News in Brief: Bradenton’s Ultimate Pickleball Event
The Pickleball Gives Back event, headlined by world No. 1 Ben Johns, will take place from September 26-28, 2024, at Inspiration Academy Tennis Courts in Bradenton, Florida. Featuring an exhibition match on September 26, clinics on September 27, and a round-robin tournament on September 28, the event will include top players like Collin Johns, Dusty Boyer, and Marcin Rozpedski.
The clinics offer a chance to learn from the pros, while the tournament allows participants to compete alongside them. Proceeds will benefit youth sports programs, including the High-Performance Tennis Academy. For details, call 760-250-1661.
