Pickling for Wishes Tournament in Panama City: The Pickling for Wishes pickleball tournament, hosted by Midnight Sun Pickleball, is set to take place at Papa Joe’s Bayside in Panama City, Florida, from November 8 to November 10, 2024. This exciting event aims to raise funds for the Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida organization, ensuring that every entry fee contributes to making life-changing wishes come true for children with critical illnesses. Players of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to participate in this charitable competition, where the love of pickleball meets a noble cause.
Tournament Schedule
- Friday, November 8: Mixed Doubles for ages 60+ and 70+ (3.49 and under, 3.5 and above), along with all-ages coed singles.
- Saturday, November 9: Men’s and Women’s Doubles for skill levels 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0+.
- Sunday, November 10: Mixed Doubles for skill levels 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, and 4.5+.
The tournament director retains the right to combine divisions or create additional categories based on registration numbers, and division start times will be communicated the week before the event.
Tournament Format
The competition will utilize a round-robin format, guaranteeing a minimum of three games per event. Top teams in each pool will advance to playoffs. To ensure seamless communication regarding match schedules, participants are encouraged to enable text message notifications on their pickleballbrackets.com accounts.
Registration Details
- Early Registration (until October 7): $45 for one event, $10 for each additional event.
- Regular Registration (October 7 – November 1): $55 for one event, $10 for each additional event.
Every registration includes a complimentary Make-A-Wish Foundation T-shirt, with guaranteed sizes for those who register before October 20. It is essential for teams to ensure both partners register and pay within seven days to secure their spots; otherwise, they may be placed on a waiting list.
Refund Policy
Registration fees are non-refundable. However, participants can reach out to Kathleen Hampton, the Director of Development at Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida, for inquiries about granting wishes or event sponsorship opportunities.
Venue Information
The tournament will take place at Papa Joe’s Bayside, featuring four outdoor non-covered pickleball courts with permanent nets and a tennis hardcourt surface. There is no parking fee for attendees.
News in Brief : Pickling for Wishes Tournament in Panama City
The Pickling for Wishes pickleball tournament, hosted by Midnight Sun Pickleball at Papa Joe’s Bayside in Panama City, Florida, runs from November 8 to 10, 2024, benefiting Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida. The tournament features mixed doubles, men’s and women’s doubles, and singles competitions across various skill levels. Early registration is $45, including a T-shirt, and fees support granting wishes for children with critical illnesses.
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