Cullman Pickleball Tournament Fundraiser: The United Way of Cullman County’s Young Professionals will host their first-ever pickleball tournament on Saturday, Oct. 4, at Ingle Park. The event, presented by State Farm Agency Owner and Agent JD Isbell, will serve as a fundraiser for the local nonprofit.
Fundraiser and Community Support
JD Isbell, recently named a board member for the United Way of Cullman County, emphasized the importance of supporting the organization. “If successful, we plan to make it an annual thing,” Isbell said. “Before that, I served as a member of the Young Professionals Board. I’ve sponsored the Designer Bag Bingo event that United Way has put on and decided this would be a great opportunity to help the organization this year. It’s such a great organization to be able to support.”
Isbell added, “We’d love to see a big turnout for this event and make this an annual thing. This is the first local pickleball event and I’m excited to watch it take place.”
Local Enthusiasts Help Launch the Event
Savannah Privett, a local pickleball enthusiast, has promoted the tournament through social media, flyers, and word of mouth. “Pickleball has taken off at such a rapid speed and Cullman has so many players that range from beginners to advanced. I think we will begin seeing more tournaments locally,” she said. “We will have divisions ranging from beginners to advanced. Whether you’re looking to dip your feet into the tournament world or wanting to compete with the top local players, there’s a spot for everyone.”
Partnership with Jonny Pickleball Andrews
The United Way partnered with Jonny Pickleball Andrews to help launch the event. According to the organization, “His passion for the game and love for the community make him the perfect partner to help us launch this event. Jonny is known as the original showman of pickleball — bringing energy, excitement, and entertainment everywhere he plays. A U.S. Army veteran, pro medalist, coach, podcast host, and creator of the Jonny Pickleball Show, he has dedicated his life to growing the sport and giving back, including working with veteran organizations to make pickleball a positive outlet.”
Significance for Cullman County
The tournament marks a milestone as Cullman County’s first official pickleball event. Organizers hope it will grow into an annual fundraiser, supporting local programs while encouraging community participation in the fast-growing sport.
News in Brief: Cullman Pickleball Tournament Fundraiser
The United Way of Cullman County’s Young Professionals will host their first pickleball tournament on Oct. 4 at Ingle Park, sponsored by JD Isbell. Local players of all levels can compete. Savannah Privett and Jonny Pickleball Andrews helped promote and organize the event, which aims to become an annual fundraiser for the community.
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