The paws4people Charity Pickleball Tournament will take place on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Pickle & Taps in Wilmington, North Carolina. The event, running from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, will raise funds for paws4people, a non-profit that trains and provides service dogs for veterans, children with special needs, and trauma survivors.
Tournament Format and Registration
The tournament will feature teams of two, competing in three skill levels:
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
All teams will participate in round-robin play, followed by single-elimination bracket matches.
- Team entry fee: $100 (includes lunch for both players).
- Prizes: The top three teams in each division will receive medals and bragging rights, while winners will earn paws4people merchandise swag.
Registration closes at midnight on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
A Fun Event with Food, Raffles, and Special Guests
The event will also include a 50/50 cash raffle, a photo booth, and food from Pepe’s Taco Truck. Attendees will have the chance to meet service dogs and puppies in training, as well as paws4people clients who have benefited from the non-profit’s programs.
Impact of the Event
The paws4people Charity Pickleball Tournament will help fund the training and placement of service dogs, providing life-changing assistance to those in need. The event also raises awareness about the importance of service animals and the work paws4people does for veterans, children, and trauma survivors.
With a mix of competitive matches, community engagement, and philanthropy, the tournament promises to be a memorable event for players and spectators.
News in Brief: paws4people Charity Pickleball Tournament
paws4people will host its first-ever Charity Pickleball Tournament on March 22, 2025, at Pickle & Taps in Wilmington, North Carolina. The doubles event features three skill levels, a $100 team entry fee, and medals for top teams. Funds raised will support service dog training for veterans, children, and trauma survivors. Registration closes on March 12.
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