Comfort Keepers 2nd Annual Pickleball Tournament Benefitting Alzheimer's Disease

Join us for an action-packed afternoon at the 2nd Annual Pickleball Tournament Fundraiser in support of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s hosted by Comfort Keepers of Wilmington at the House of Pickleball (HOP) - one of the largest indoor pickleball facilities in our coastal community! It’s not just a tournament — it’s a whole community event!

When: Saturday, October 18th 2025 3:00-8:00 pm

Where: House of Pickleball - 115 Long Pine Drive, Leland, North Carolina, 28451

Details:

• $40 Early Bird Registration through Sept 30th!
• Competitive Play-all skill levels welcome – from 3.0 to 4.0+
• Raffles, Prizes & Giveaways
• Info Booths
• Tons of Fun for a Great Cause

Sign up today on Court Reserve at Event List | powered by CourtReserve and join House of Pickleball (HOP) as your club.

Tournament Details:

Must have or create a DUPR account prior to the start of the tournament. You must join the House of Pickleball (HOP) under “Clubs” in DUPR. An actual DUPR rating is not required; the Tournament Director will determine, at their discretion, which division you will play in.

When: Saturday, October 18, 2025, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Registration Ends: October 15, 2025

Entry Fee: $40 per person Early Bird Special until September 30th. $50 per person beginning October 1st. (Sign up individually and indicate your partner’s name.) Fee includes medals and prize for winners.

Refunds: Cancellations must be made 72 hours or more before the event.

Divisions:

• Advanced 4.0+ (8.99 max. combined DUPR)
• Advanced Intermediate 3.5+ (7.99 max. combined DUPR)
• Early Intermediate 3.0+ (6.99 max. combined DUPR)

Tournament Structure: Doubles Format: Round-Robin brackets with single-elimination playoffs. Each team will play a minimum of 3 games in the Round-Robin. Eight teams will advance to the playoffs, with seeding based on Round-Robin results. This is a DUPR event, and all games will be logged.  The Tournament Director has full discretion regarding the tournament format at all times.

Score Format:

• Round-Robin: 1 game to 11
• Bracket: 1 game to 11, win by 2
• Medal Round: Best 2 out of 3, all games to 11, win by 2

Start Times: All divisions start at 3:00 PM. Check-in and warm-up begin at 2:00 PM. Additional tournament details will be announced closer to the event.

The number of teams per division is set at 8 but may change based on demand.

More than just a tournament – enjoy raffles, prizes, giveaways, information booths, and so much more!

***Proceeds from the event will benefit the Walk to End Alzheimer’s/Alzheimer’s Association and Stop Alzheimer’s Now.

This event is hosted by Comfort Keepers of Wilmington, a proud member of the National Team supporting the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s — the world’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. 

About Comfort Keepers: For more than two decades, Comfort Keepers has been Elevating the Human Spirit through its in-home care network for seniors and other adults by empowering them to maintain their independence and find joy in everyday moments. For more information, visit: https://www.comfortkeepers.com/offices/north-carolina/wilmington/

About the Walk to End Alzheimer’s: The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association has mobilized millions of Americans. For more information visit: 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Wilmington, NC: Comfort Keepers of Wilmington | Walk to End Alzheimer's

About Stop Alzheimer’s Now (SAN): Stop Alzheimer's Now is a non-profit organization dedicated to eradicating Alzheimer’s Disease. SAN is run by people dedicated to this cause who generously donate their time, so nearly 97% of donations go to research and awareness initiatives. Since 2013, we have raised over $900,000.00 for Alzheimer's Research. For more information visit: Stop Alzheimer's Now - Home

Questions? Call the HOP at (910) 253-7780 or Comfort Keepers at (910) 342-9200.

Let’s serve up awareness, smash some fun, and rally for a future without Alzheimer’s!