Members Only Vintage Paddle Tournament: Pickleball players will travel back in time at the Members Only LT Harbour Island Vintage Wood Paddle Tournament on September 27, 2025, in Tampa, Florida. The event will be held at Life Time Harbour Island, 900 S Harbour Island Boulevard, and will feature traditional wooden paddles to mark the sport’s Vintage 60th Anniversary. Registration costs $40 and closes on September 25 at 6:00 PM EST.
A Step Back to Pickleball’s Roots
This one-day event will celebrate the game’s heritage by requiring all players to use all-wood paddles, just like the original equipment used six decades ago when pickleball was first created. By swapping modern graphite paddles for classic wood, participants will experience how the founders of the sport once played.
An Old-School Experience
The tournament promises a mix of nostalgic charm and competitive action. Life Time Harbour Island will provide a unique setting where members can enjoy an authentic, old-school pickleball atmosphere. Organizers describe it as “a one-of-a-kind tournament celebrating the roots of the game,” offering a rare chance to honor the sport’s past while enjoying friendly competition.
Why It Matters
The Vintage Wood Paddle Tournament highlights how pickleball continues to respect its history even as it grows in popularity across the United States. By revisiting the sport’s beginnings, players and fans can appreciate how far the game has come and share in a special celebration of its enduring legacy.
News in Brief: Members Only Vintage Paddle Tournament
Life Time Harbour Island in Tampa will host the Members Only Vintage Wood Paddle Tournament on September 27, 2025. To celebrate pickleball’s 60th anniversary, all players must use wooden paddles. Registration costs $40 and closes September 25 at 6:00 PM EST.