The 2025 Adult Abuse Prevention Pickleball Tournament will take place on May 17-18, 2025, at the Manzano Mesa Pickleball Courts in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The event, hosted by the New Mexico Aging & Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD), aims to raise awareness of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation in the state.
Tournament Details
This free, unsanctioned doubles tournament is open to New Mexico residents only. Men’s and women’s doubles events will occur on Saturday, May 17, with mixed doubles on Sunday, May 18. The tournament will begin at 8 a.m. each day.
Registration opens on January 1, 2025, and ends on May 11, 2025. There is no cost to participate in the tournament, though there is a $5 software fee for one event or $10 for more than one event.
Spreading Awareness of Elder Abuse
The tournament’s primary goal is to spread awareness about the warning signs of elder abuse. The ALTSD encourages participants to learn about community resources and how to get involved as volunteers.
Signs of elder abuse include sudden changes in behavior, unexplained injuries, and financial irregularities.
Venue and Parking
The Manzano Mesa Pickleball Courts, located at 501 Elizabeth St SE, will host the event. Parking at the venue is free.
Impact and Significance
This tournament serves as an important opportunity for the community to come together in support of elder abuse prevention. By promoting awareness and volunteerism, the event helps build a safer environment for New Mexico’s older adults. Through this tournament, the ALTSD hopes to encourage greater involvement in protecting vulnerable members of the community.
News in Brief: Adult Abuse Prevention Pickleball Tournament
The 2025 Adult Abuse Prevention Pickleball Tournament will be held on May 17-18 at Manzano Mesa Pickleball Courts in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Hosted by the New Mexico Aging & Long-Term Services Department, the free event aims to raise awareness about elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
The tournament features men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles events and encourages community involvement in protecting older adults.