1st Pickleball Tournament at Bluefield City Park: WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital, in collaboration with Sons of Italy, is set to host the inaugural pickleball tournament at the newly constructed courts at Bluefield City Park. The event is scheduled for August 31, kicking off at 9 a.m. This landmark tournament will not only mark the debut of the park’s pickleball facilities but will also serve a charitable purpose. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the United Way and provide scholarships for Bluefield High and Graham High School students.
Exciting Extras
Participants can look forward to a “swag bag” upon arrival and can enjoy additional festivities throughout the day. The park will also host a Lemonade Day and a Bluefield State University football game that evening. For those eager to compete, registration is open until August 28. The tournament will feature various skill levels and categories, including Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Doubles, across age groups ranging from 15-34 to 50 and over. Skill levels are categorized as Beginner/Casual (2.0-2.5), Intermediate (3.0-3.5), and Advanced (4.0+).
Registration and Categories
- Registration Deadline: August 28
- Skill Levels:
- Beginner/Casual (2.0-2.5)
- Intermediate (3.0-3.5)
- Advanced (4.0+)
- Categories:
- Men’s Doubles:
- Ages 15-34
- Ages 35-50
- 50 and Over
- Women’s Doubles:
- Ages 15-34
- Ages 35-50
- 50 and Over
- Mixed Doubles:
- Ages 15-34
- Ages 35-50
- 50 and Over
- Men’s Doubles:
News in Brief: 1st Pickleball Tournament at Bluefield City Park
WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital and Sons of Italy will host the inaugural pickleball tournament at Bluefield City Park’s new courts on August 31, starting at 9 a.m. The event will debut the park’s pickleball facilities and support local causes, with all proceeds benefiting the United Way and scholarships for Bluefield High and Graham High School students. Participants will receive a swag bag and can enjoy additional activities, including Lemonade Day and a Bluefield State University football game that evening. Registration is open until August 28, with categories for Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Doubles across various age groups and skill levels, from Beginner/Casual to Advanced.
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