FishHawk Pickleball Tournament: The fourth annual Pickleball Tournament in FishHawk will be held on February 22, with the event aiming to raise funds for a new community space at Newsome High School. The tournament will take place at Hawk Park from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature two tournament sessions: an advanced competition with a cash prize and an intermediate tournament.
The money raised from the event will be used to create a meeting and planning space for athletes, teachers, and students at Newsome High School. The space will be equipped with furniture and painted thanks to donations, including contributions from interior decorator Veronica Perkins. The tournament costs $50 per player, with registration open until February 10. Participants who sign up early will receive a tournament T-shirt.
Details of the Tournament
The tournament will be divided into two sessions. The advanced tournament will run from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., featuring games to 11 with traditional scoring. This session will be limited to 16 teams and will offer a cash prize for the winners. While this tournament is not a DUPR event, players with a DUPR rating of 3.6 or higher are encouraged to register.
The intermediate tournament will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will also follow the same rules: games to 11 with traditional scoring. Players are encouraged to have knowledge of pickleball to ensure competitive gameplay.
Support for the Newsome Community Space
The funds raised will be used for a community space at Newsome High School that can serve multiple purposes. This area will be available for athletes to host dinners, meetings, and for teachers to plan lessons and curriculum.
The space will also support clubs, providing a location for students to organize and plan school activities. Tracy Regalia, president of the Newsome High School Athletic Boosters, emphasized the importance of these funds.
“The community’s support through this event will help improve the school and create a space for everyone to gather and work together.” – (Regalia)
A Call for Donations
Donations are also being sought to further support the project. All donors will be included in event shirts and publicity. Their contributions will have a direct impact on the growth of the school’s community space, strengthening bonds among students, teachers, and athletes.
Event’s Impact on FishHawk Community
The event brings the growing popularity of pickleball to FishHawk, with local residents excited about the opportunity to compete and raise funds for a good cause. L.B. Newey, a local resident and avid pickleball player, expressed his enthusiasm for the event.
“Pickleball is a game that you can play at all ages. It’s great to see an event like this in our community.” – (Newey)
With the continued success of the tournament, it is expected that FishHawk will see more pickleball events in the future, helping raise awareness and funds for local causes.
News in Brief: FishHawk Pickleball Tournament
FishHawk will host its fourth annual Pickleball Tournament on February 22 at Hawk Park. The event will raise money for a new community space at Newsome High School, with a cash prize for the advanced tournament winners. Registration is open until February 10. All funds support local school programs.
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