Hopkinsville to Showcase Pickleball Talent: Hopkinsville is set to host its first-ever Kentucky pickleball tournament organized by the Southern Pickleball Association (SPA). The event will take place on May 8th and 9th, 2025, at the Planters Bank Jennie Stuart Sports Complex, a state-of-the-art facility that is expected to provide the perfect setting for the tournament.
Event Background and Location Selection
This milestone tournament follows the visit of the Huddle Up Group in November 2024, which gathered various sports rights holders to explore potential venues across Bowling Green, Madisonville, and Hopkinsville.
After thorough discussions and careful consideration, Amy Rogers, Executive Director of the Hopkinsville Convention and Visitors Bureau, shared that the Southern Pickleball Association selected Hopkinsville as the ideal location to host the prestigious event.
Tournament Details and Registration
The tournament is sanctioned by the Southern Pickleball Association, and winners of the event will have the opportunity to qualify for the 2025 Southern Pickleball Championships. These championships are scheduled to take place from December 31, 2025, to January 4, 2026, at Rhythm and Rally in Macon, Georgia, the world’s largest indoor pickleball facility.
The competition will take place over two days:
- Saturday, May 8th: Men’s and Women’s Doubles
- Sunday, May 9th: Mixed Doubles
Registration costs $60 for one event, with an additional $10 fee for each extra event.
Giving Back to the Community
As part of its commitment to the local community, the Southern Pickleball Association will donate $10 per player to Grace and Mercy, a local charity supporting Hopkinsville residents in need.
Looking Ahead
Rogers expressed excitement about the event, stating that the Hopkinsville Convention and Visitors Bureau looks forward to a successful tournament and is hopeful for the continued surge and development of pickleball in the region in the years to come.
News in Brief: Hopkinsville to Showcase Pickleball Talent
Hopkinsville will host its first-ever Southern Pickleball Association (SPA) tournament on May 8th and 9th, 2025, at the Planters Bank Jennie Stuart Sports Complex. The tournament will feature Men’s and Women’s Doubles on May 8th and Mixed Doubles on May 9th. Winners will qualify for the 2025 Southern Pickleball Championships in Macon, Georgia.
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