Del Webb Naples in Ave Maria is set to host the 2025 Winterfest Open, a pickleball tournament taking place from February 15 to 16. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Del Webb’s 12-court lighted pickleball complex, located at 6010 Del Webb Way, Ave Maria. This exciting tournament will feature pro exhibitions, food, entertainment, and prize giveaways.
Tournament Details and Registration
The Winterfest Open is free for spectators and open to the public. Hosted by Del Webb Naples and Pulte Homes, the tournament will offer onsite broadcasting and promotional items provided by 95.3 The Beach.
Participants will compete in a round-robin format, ensuring a minimum of five guaranteed games for men, women, and mixed doubles teams. Players can enter if they have skill levels between 3.0 and 4.5+. Competitors will be divided into three age groups: 20-49, 50-65, and 66 and up. The entry fee for players is $70.
Players can register online at pickleballden.com by searching for “Winterfest.” Registration is open until February 13. Each player will receive a T-shirt as part of their registration.
Del Webb Naples: A Premier Pickleball Destination
Del Webb Naples boasts one of the busiest pickleball programs in Southwest Florida. The community features 12 lighted pickleball courts and is an ideal venue for large-scale tournaments. Del Webb Naples also includes Panther Run Golf Course, offering 18 holes of optional championship golf.
Beyond the pickleball facilities, the community’s amenity campus has much to offer. It includes an 8,000-square-foot resort-style pool, a separate three-lane lap pool, the Rusty Putter Restaurant, and two clubhouses.
These provide 30,000 square feet of activity rooms, a large social hall, card and game rooms, a fitness center, a group fitness studio, a complimentary golf simulator, and extensive indoor and outdoor gathering spaces. A full-time social director organizes numerous events, activities, and classes.
Del Webb is a pioneer in creating communities for homebuyers over 55. They recently introduced a new phase with seven model homes, including two low-maintenance villas and five single-family homes designed for outdoor living. Homes feature extended lanais, pools, jetted spas, and lawns devoted to fun and games.
Del Webb Naples offers 21 floor plans tailored for active adults, with prices for carriage and villa homes starting in the mid-$200,000s and single-family homes from the mid-$300,000s. Several quick move-in homes are available, allowing buyers to enjoy the community’s lifestyle immediately.
A Community Celebration of Pickleball
The Winterfest Open promises to be a fantastic event for pickleball enthusiasts and the community. It will showcase the sport, promote healthy competition, and encourage community engagement.
News in Brief: 2025 Winterfest Open
Del Webb Naples will host the 2025 Winterfest Open pickleball tournament from February 15 to 16. The event, featuring pro exhibitions and various activities, is free for spectators.
Players can register online, and all participants will receive a T-shirt. The tournament ensures a minimum of five games for competitors.
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