The 2nd Annual PickleBELLA Charity Tournament will take place on April 5-6, 2025, at Morris K. Udall Park in Tucson, Arizona. Registration opens on December 28, 2024, and closes on April 2, 2025. The cost to register is $55.
Tournament Overview
PickleBELLA is a non-sanctioned charity event organized to support medically fragile children and their families in Southern Arizona. Proceeds benefit Team Lizzie Bell and Bella Vita Tucson, organizations providing crucial support to children facing serious medical challenges. This event aims to celebrate community, joy, and hope.
Event Details
This pickleball tournament will feature various skill and age divisions for both men’s and women’s doubles, as well as mixed doubles. The skill divisions include 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, and 4.5+, with players expected to register based on their skill level. Age divisions range from 12-29 to 60+, and players may compete in a combination of age and skill brackets depending on registration numbers.
Each division will begin with at least four round-robin matches, with teams playing to 11, win by 2. Following pool play, the top four teams in each bracket will advance to medal matches. The format may shift to double-elimination depending on the number of participants.
Skill Assessment
Players are encouraged to use their DUPR ratings to determine their skill division. Tournament organizers will review these ratings and reserve the right to adjust divisions as needed to ensure fair competition.
Refund Policy and Weather Plans
There will be no refunds for this event, so participants are encouraged to be certain of their availability. In the case of extreme weather, the tournament will be rescheduled, and registrations will remain valid for the new date.
Supporting a Worthy Cause
The PickleBELLA Charity Tournament offers players an exciting opportunity to support children in need while enjoying a weekend of friendly pickleball competition. This event brings together the Tucson community to make a positive impact on the lives of medically fragile children and their families.
News in Brief: PickleBELLA Charity Tournament
The 2nd Annual PickleBELLA Charity Tournament will be held on April 5-6, 2025, at Morris K. Udall Park in Tucson, Arizona, to support medically fragile children and their families. Registration is $55, and the event will feature various skill and age divisions. Proceeds benefit Team Lizzie Bell and Bella Vita Tucson. No refunds will be issued.