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Westerner Park Hosts Successful Pickleball FUNdraiser Corporate Charity Challenge

Westerner Park Hosts Successful Pickleball FUNdraiser: The inaugural Pickleball FUNdraiser Corporate Charity Challenge took place at Westerner Park on January 24. Local businesses, sports enthusiasts, and community leaders gathered for a day of friendly competition and charitable giving. The event, presented by Nathan Giesbrecht & Associates – IG Private Wealth Management, raised $30,000 for the Hockey Alberta Foundation and The Outreach Centre.

Event Overview

This collaborative effort between The Hockey Alberta Foundation and The Outreach Centre aimed to support local programs and services. Dustin Moore from The Outreach Centre explained, “The event will be split between both charities. It will support programs and services at The Outreach Centre and help kids get involved in hockey, growing the game for the Hockey Alberta Foundation across Alberta.”

Nathan Giesbrecht highlighted the unique nature of the event, saying, “We wanted to come up with something different that’s not golf or hockey. Let’s raise some money for a great cause.”

Tournament Details

The tournament featured two divisions: the Dill Division and the Garlic Division. A total of 80 teams participated, competing in a round-robin format. Each team played three matches, with scores determining the final matchups. Kevin Watson from Team Pickleballers stated, “It’s been a fun day. For the first time ever, there are lots of people here, and they’re all having fun.”

A celebrity Pickleball Showdown added excitement to the day, featuring hosts of the Oh, Deer podcast—Strybosch, Walsh, Dustin, and Lund—in a friendly match that showcased their personalities in a fun, athletic setting.

Looking Ahead

Reflecting on the event’s success, Giesbrecht noted, “It’s been a resounding success, from the sponsorship perspective. All the sponsors have stepped up to say we are excited to be here.” Tim Leer, Director of Partnership and Marketing at Hockey Alberta, expressed optimism about the future. He stated, “We aim to build on the success of year one, increase the number of corporate sponsors, and raise even more money for these two great charities.”

Lime-Green Realty was crowned the first-ever FUNdraiser Pickleball Champions. Organizers thanked the sponsors, volunteers, and planning committee for their hard work, which made the event a success and created a fun, memorable day for all involved.

News in Brief: Westerner Park Hosts Successful Pickleball FUNdraiser

The Pickleball FUNdraiser Corporate Charity Challenge at Westerner Park raised $30,000 for the Hockey Alberta Foundation and The Outreach Centre. The event featured 80 teams and a celebrity match, promoting community involvement and future growth for local charities and youth sports.

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