10/04/2023
By Mai Nguyen
Do you want to join in the pickleball craze?
Experience pickleball in a social setting while playing to win amazing prizes and walk away with a variety of sponsorship swag. As you well know, the growing number of pickleball players has increased exponentially, now more than ever into the college market. In a recent article by “The Pickleball Clinic," Virginia Tech’s Club Pickleball team: “When asked about the club's progress, Erin mentioned, "the club started with 50 members last fall and has grown to 550 members!”
The Campus Recreation Center powered by Eleven – 0 will be running its first Homecoming Slam Pickleball tournament on Saturday, Nov 4. Tournament start times will be determined by categories. All proceeds will go to the Campus Recreation Department for the upkeep and maintenance of buildings and equipment. Enjoy the low-impact, multi-generational sport with students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends.
Please help with:
- Become a sponsor (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze levels)
- Sponsoring a student by paying for their tournament fee
- Donate an item to the raffle
- Become a spectator and come cheer on your family and friends on Tournament Day
- Claim bragging rights on the Pickleball tournament trophy display
The sport of pickleball is all about fun and fitness. Not only is pickleball easy to learn, it is great for anyone looking to get in shape while having fun. You will find your heart rate will increase rapidly and your cardiovascular system will get a good workout.
In order to register for the tournament, you will need to create a pickleball bracket account and register for the tournament. If you have any questions, please email umlpickleball@uml.edu.