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Fifth Annual VIPS Pickleball Classic a Success

August 27, 2025

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the 5th Annual VIPS Pickleball Classic!

This year was our biggest yet, with an incredible turnout. We raised approximately $47,000 to support the kids. Your energy, generosity, and enthusiasm made this event truly special.

We would like to thank our tournament director, Chrissy Haywood, and our committee members, Jennifer Merrick, Loren Morris, and Josee Patenaude, for all their hard work. We could not have done this without them. A special thank you to Allen Haywood and Brandon Halfacre for performing during our Friday night welcome party. You guys sounded great.

Thank you to our host, Louisville Indoor Racquet Club.

Thank you to our wonderful tournament sponsors: Caldwell Preload Spirit Foundation, Louisville Downtown Lions Club, Kentucky School for the Blind Charitable Foundation, Ford, Hunt Brothers Pizza, American Printing House, Amcor, SWAGS, DiOrio’s Pizza & Pub, Gravely Brewing Company, and JustPaddles.

We look forward to seeing you all again next year!

Brandon Halfacre (left), guitar and Allen Haywood (right), vocals, perform during the Friday night welcome party.
Fans watch the pickleball tournament from the viewing area.
Pickleball doubles teams playing.
Pickleball tournament players gather to hear the results form their match.
Pickleball doubles teams playing.
Pickleball doubles teams playing.
Justine Aycock, Director of Development, flashes scores and smiles.
Pickleball tournament players gather before play begins.
Pickleball tournament medals displayed on the registration table.
Fans watch the pickleball tournament from the viewing area.
Pickleball doubles teams playing.
Pickleball doubles teams playing.
Pickleball doubles teams playing.
A pickleball player returns a volley.
Diane Nelson, Executive Director, tallies scores.
Pickleball doubles teams playing.
Pickleball tournament players gather before play begins.
Pickleball doubles teams playing.
Pickleball tournament director Chrissy Haywood talks to tournament participants.
Pickleball tournament players pose for a group photo before play begins.
Pickleball doubles teams playing.
Pickleball players sign in at the registration desk.
Pickleball tournament volunteers meet before play begins.

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