Thank you!
Our 6th Annual Pickleball Classic was our biggest yet! We welcomed a record-breaking 240 players and raised an incredible $54,500 to support the children and families we serve. We’re grateful to every player, sponsor, volunteer and supporter who helped make this year’s event such a success. Thank you for showing up, playing hard and making an impact!
VIPS hosted the tournament August 14–16, 2026, at Pickleball Euphoria–Springhurst, bringing players of all skill levels together for a weekend of competition, community and fun while raising critical funds for children with blindness or low vision.
The weekend kicked off Friday with a Welcome Party from 6–9 p.m., featuring live music, free pizza, Moneyball, open play and raffles. Saturday featured the Doubles Tournament, followed by the Mixed Doubles Tournament on Sunday. Players competed across 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 and 5.0 skill levels, with opportunities for everyone—including beginners—to join the fun.
VIPS Pickleball Classic
August 14–16, 2026
Become a Pickleball Classic Sponsor
VIPS was the first, and continues to be, the only nonprofit agency in Kentucky and Indiana providing vision-specific services to our unique population of children. The funds raised at this year's tournament will help young children with blindness or low vision across Kentucky and Indiana get the early intervention and educational support they need. By becoming a VIPS Pickleball Classic sponsor, you are investing in their futures. If you'd like to learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Justine Aycock, director of development, at jaycock@vips.org.

























