We are delighted to share with you our upcoming Charity Bigger Together Pickleball Tournament to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters Grey Bruce and Western Simcoe (BBBSGBWS). In partnership with Taylored Pickleball Academy, and hosted at the Wiarton Arena July 7-9, the weekend’s numerous clinics and flighted tournaments are sure to create a fun and exciting time! We’ll even have a free youth clinic on Friday, for anyone between the ages of 6-16, that wants to try out the sport and learn from experienced coaches.
A 50/50 raffle has also been set up to add a little more sizzle to the weekend! Tickets can be purchased online, and you don’t have to be in the tournament to try your luck at the 50/50 draw. The winner will be announced July 11th.
Our vision at BBBSGBWS is to create communities where young people belong and are empowered to unlock their potential, and we provide this through one-to-one and group mentoring programs that foster growth and build community. When we have happy, healthy young people in our communities, everyone benefits.
Did you know every $1 invested in our programming returns between $18-$23 to our local communities! Just goes to show we are bigger together!
Support for our vision and mission through raffle tickets, donations, and participation allows us to continue to build our vision as a community.
FRIDAY
Youth Clinic - FREE
9:00 - 10:00 AM / Skill Level: Beginner / Ages 6-16 years old
Are your children or grandchildren interested in learning the sport that you love? This youth clinic includes an introduction to pickleball, drills and a mini round-robin so they can get the full experience of the sport. All equipment will be provided.
Let's Play Pickleball Clinic - Cost $50 (Includes entry into Open Play)
10:30 - 12:00 PM / Skill Level: Beginner / Maximum 24 Participants
Heard about Pickleball? Want to give it a try? Check out our introduction to pickleball which is a great way to introduce the basics of this amazing game in a fun, friendly environment. We will provide the equipment for you, and we guarantee you’ll be back for more.
'Taylored' Tune-Up Clinic - Cost $50 (Includes entry into Open Play)
12:30 - 2:00 PM / Skill Level: Intermediate / Maximum 24 Participants
This clinic is geared towards the intermediate skill level player that is looking to work with a TPA coach to refresh their skills, shot selection and strategies on the court. Through drills, drill-based games, and gameplay environments this clinic will have any bad habits recognized and rectified before you leave the court.
Training for Tournament Success - Cost $50 (Includes entry into Open Play)
2:30 - 4:00 PM / Skill Level: Advance / Maximum 24 Participants
Time to start focusing on how you can work together with your partner to make life as difficult as possible for your opponent. Learn how to hit the ball where you want, when you want and how you want and start winning with better positioning and tournament strategy and focus.
Open Pickleball Play & Skill Competition - Cost $10
4:00 - 7:00 PM
Playing in the tournament Saturday? Attending one of the TPA clinics during the day and want to practice what you learned? Friday night's open play is a great way to get a feel of the arena floor, see who you may be playing against at the tournament and just have some fun for a great cause.
SATURDAY
Let's Play Pickleball Clinic - Cost $50 (Includes entry into Open Play)
10:30 - 12:00 PM / Skill Level: Beginner / Maximum 24 Participants
Heard about Pickleball? Want to give it a try? Check out our introduction to pickleball which is a great way to introduce the basics of this amazing
game in a fun, friendly environment. We will provide the equipment for you, and we guarantee you’ll be back for more.
Training for Tournament Success - Cost $50 (Includes entry into Open Play)
2:30 - 4:00 PM / Skill Level: Advance / Maximum 24 Participants
Time to start focusing on how you can work together with your partner to make life as difficult as possible for your opponent. Learn how to hit the
ball where you want, when you want and how you want and start winning with better positioning and tournament strategy and focus.
Youth Clinic - FREE
9:00 - 10:00 AM / Skill Level: Beginner / Ages 6-16 years old
Are your children or grandchildren interested in learning the sport that you love? This youth clinic includes an introduction to pickleball, drills and a
mini round-robin so they can get the full experience of the sport. All equipment will be provided.
Open Pickleball Play & Skill Competition - Cost $10
4:00 - 7:00 PM
Playing in the tournament Saturday? Attending one of the TPA clinics during the day and want to practice what you learned? Friday night's open
play is a great way to get a feel of the arena floor, see who you may be playing against at the tournament and just have some fun for a great cause.
Pickleball Tournament - Mens / Womens Divisions - Cost $60 (Includes entry to Friday night's Open Play)
8:00 - 6:00 PM
Our Pickleball Tournament is focused on providing a fun, yet competitive experience for pickleball players of all skill levels in the Wiarton and
surrounding area. The Men's division will begin Saturday morning with the Women kicking off early afternoon. You are guaranteed a minimum of 4
games in each division and we will be flighted after your first two games are finished. For those eager yet nervous to enter the pickleball
tournament world, this tournament is a great way to build the experience and confidence you need to become an active tournament player.
'Taylored' Tune-Up Clinic - Cost $50 (Includes entry into Open Play)
12:30 - 2:00 PM / Skill Level: Intermediate / Maximum 24 Participants
This clinic is geared towards the intermediate skill level player that is looking to work with a TPA coach to refresh their skills, shot selection and
strategies on the court. Through drills, drill-based games, and gameplay environments this clinic will have any bad habits recognized and rectified
before you leave the court.
Pickleball Tournament - Youth / Mixed Divisions - Cost Youth $25 / Mixed $60 (Includes entry to Friday night's Open Play)
9:00 - 11:00 AM Youth Tournament / 11:00 - 6:00 PM Mixed Division
TPA is actively pursuing activities to grow the number of youth playing pickleball. Therefore we are excited to offer a tournament for youth 9-16
years old (2 Categories - 9-13 & 14-16) for those that play pickleball regularly and are ready to test their skills in a tournament environment. The Mixed
division will begin late morning and will follow the same format as the Men & Women divisions outlined above.
Pickleball Tournament - Mens / Womens Divisions - Cost $60 (Includes entry to Friday night's Open Play) 8:00 - 6:00 PM
Our Pickleball Tournament is focused on providing a fun, yet competitive experience for pickleball players of all skill levels in the Wiarton and surrounding area. The Men's division will begin Saturday morning with the Women kicking off early afternoon. You are guaranteed a minimum of 4 games in each division and we will be flighted after your first two games are finished. For those eager yet nervous to enter the pickleball tournament world, this tournament is a great way to build the experience and confidence you need to become an active tournament player.
SUNDAY
Pickleball Tournament - Youth / Mixed Divisions - Cost Youth $25 / Mixed $60 (Includes entry to Friday night's Open Play) 9:00 - 11:00 AM Youth Tournament / 11:00 - 6:00 PM Mixed Division
TPA is actively pursuing activities to grow the number of youth playing pickleball. Therefore we are excited to offer a tournament for youth 9-16 years Categories - 9-13 & 14-16) for those that play pickleball regularly and are ready to test their skills in a tournament environment. The Mixed division will begin late morning and will follow the same format as the Men & Women divisions outlined above.
*For more information and to register visit: https://greybruce.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/pickleball-charity-tournament-event/
Want to watch the pickleball tournament? Admission is by donation.
