Bigger Than Sports will host its first pickleball tournament on Sunday, September 21, at 12 p.m. at Mill River Park in Amherst. The event is being organized with the University of Massachusetts fraternity Phi Sigma Kappa and aims to raise money to help high school athletes prepare for life beyond sports.
Event Details
The tournament will include both singles and doubles matches. Winners will receive $200 and a chance to win extra prizes. Alongside the games, there will be raffles, food trucks, and entertainment throughout the day.
Registration is open until September 18. Fees are $35 for adults age 22 and older, $25 for students and teens age 21 and younger, and $10 for veterans and first responders.
About Bigger Than Sports
Bigger Than Sports is a non-profit group that supports student-athletes in low-income communities. The group helps students develop skills and opportunities for life after high school, whether they go to college or enter the workforce.
The organization was started by Ian Waite, a graduate of Amherst-Pelham Regional High School, a little over a year ago. All money raised through its tournaments goes directly toward this mission.
Why It Matters
This tournament is the group’s first step into pickleball after hosting basketball and flag football events. The event is expected to draw local players and community members while raising funds to continue supporting students in need.
By combining sports with education and career preparation, Bigger Than Sports is working to give young athletes tools for a brighter future.
News in Brief: Bigger Than Sports Pickleball Tournament Amherst
Bigger Than Sports and Phi Sigma Kappa will host a pickleball tournament on September 21 at Mill River Park in Amherst. The event will feature singles and doubles matches, raffles, and food trucks. Proceeds will support student-athletes in low-income communities. Registration ends September 18.
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