First Pickleball Tournament in Baytown: The Kiwanis Club of Baytown had planned to make history by hosting its first pickleball tournament this year, replacing its long-standing tradition of the annual apple sale. However, nature had other plans as inclement weather led to the cancellation of the highly anticipated event. The tournament was scheduled to take place on Saturday at the Lee College tennis courts. Despite the unfortunate weather setback, the Kiwanis Club extended its gratitude to the numerous sponsors who had stepped forward to support the tournament. These sponsors played a crucial role in making the event a reality, even if it was ultimately rained out.
Generous Sponsors Show Strong Community Support
Among the notable sponsors were ExxonMobil and West Chambers Hearing Center, who served as Platinum Sponsors. Bay Area Rehabilitation Center and Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital stepped up as Gold Sponsors, showing their commitment to the community.
The Silver Sponsors, a diverse group of local businesses and organizations, included Community Resource Credit Union, Stellar Bank, Community Auto Group, Crespo & Jirrels Funeral and Cremation Services, Lee College, John McMillon/Peggy Loggins, Goose Creek CISD, Blake Cather of Edward Jones, Luna’s Restaurant, Kelly Butler with AdCentives, and Enterprise Products. These partners showed the community spirit that the Kiwanis Club works to foster.
Further support came from the Bronze Sponsors: Texas First Bank, Krisher-McKay Realtors, Cather Insurance, Dave and Judy Jirrels, Sandy Denson, Merling Insurance, Ian Gillespie, Texas Professional Hearing Center, The Baytown Sun, Lt. Gov. Renee L. Rhodes, Al Richard, AMO Health & Therapy, Zachary Holder DDS, Awards and Engraving, and Sterling White Funeral Home and Cemetery.
Community Appreciation Despite the Setback
While the weather may have ruined the tournament, the Kiwanis Club remains appreciative of the support from its sponsors, who made the event possible.
The community’s strong backing ensures that future events, rain or shine, will continue to benefit from the generosity of local businesses and organizations.
News in Brief: First Pickleball Tournament in Baytown
The Kiwanis Club of Baytown’s first pickleball tournament, intended to replace its annual apple sale, was canceled due to rain. The pickleball event, scheduled for Saturday at Lee College tennis courts, had received significant support from sponsors including ExxonMobil, West Chambers Hearing Center, and various local businesses. Despite the cancellation, the Kiwanis Club expressed gratitude for the community’s backing.
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