THE TOURNEY DETAILS:
TOURNAMENT TYPE:
Doubles Tournament (Teams of 2)
This tournament will be a blind draw. Each team is guaranteed to play at least two games.
The games will be regular scoring, played up to 11 points, win by 2.
BRACKETS OF PLAY:
- Women’s Bracket: 2 vs 2 women only
- Men’s Bracket: 2 vs 2 men only
- Mixed Doubles Bracket: 2 vs 2 one male and one female on each team
EVENT DETAILS:
When: Saturday, July 19th, 2025
Where: The Pickleball Courts at Chief Gene Shepherd Park |
2452 23 Mile Rd. Shelby Township, MI 48316
TIMES OF PLAY:
Check in Begins - 10:00am
Welcome Huddle with All Players - 10:20am
Game Play from 10:30am - 2:00pm
REGISTRATION COST:
Early Bird Registration:
$100 per team ($50 per player) until Saturday, June 28th
General Registration:
$120 per team ($60 per player) until Saturday, July 12th
WHAT YOUR TICKET INCLUDES:
Admission to the tournament
Chick-Fil-A lunch
Ice Cream Bars and Popsicles
SPOTS FOR EACH BRACKET LEVEL ARE LIMITED! DO NOT WAIT TO SIGN UP!
PICKLEBALL for a purpose FAQ'S
WHAT WILL HAPPEN AT THIS EVENT?
Pickleball For A Purpose is a Pickleball Tournament to raise money for Kingdom Kids Homes and all the missions work we do. Every dollar raised from this event will go straight to the countries we’re doing missions work in.
WHAT DOES MY TICKET TO THIS EVENT INCLUDE?
Besides admission to the tournament, your ticket includes lunch from Chick-Fil-A and ice cream. This event will be a fun day outside with friends, playing a sport you love, all while supporting a great cause!
SHOULD I BRING MY CHECKBOOK & WALLET TO THIS EVENT?
Yes! We will have tons of opportunities for you to give to Kingdom Kids Homes during the event. You can purchase Pickleball For A Purpose T-shirts, KKH merchandise, raffle tickets for our raffle items, sign up to sponsor a KKH child, and more. You will also be able to sign up to become a monthly partner with Kingdom Kids or give a one time donation.
HOW MUCH OF MY TICKET AND WHAT I SPEND AT THE EVENT WILL GO TOWARDS SUPPORTING KKH?
100%! Pickleball For A Purpose has been sponsored by different businesses, therefore, every dollar you spend on a ticket to this event or on anything you purchase at the tournament will go to support our ministry!
WHAT HAPPENS IF THE WEATHER IS BAD?
We’re praying for great weather for the tournament, but, if it does rain or the conditions are not good enough to play pickleball outside, we will reschedule the tournament to a later day. No ticket refunds will be given. Your registration fee will be counted as a tax deductible donation to KKH if you no longer wish to play.
CAN I INVITE OTHER PICKLEBALLERS I KNOW TO THIS EVENT?
ABSOLUTELY! We would love for you to invite people you know who play Pickleball to join in on all the fun! Spots are limited though, so make sure they sign up fast!
CAN PEOPLE COME AND WATCH THE TOURNAMENT?
Of course! You are more than welcome to invite friends or family to watch you play in the tournament. Please note, the lunch is reserved only for players who registered and bought a ticket. Also, you may want to tell any spectators you invite to bring a chair as seating is limited.