Competing for a cause: Pickleball tournament to raise money for Second Harvest Food Bank

The 2-day tournament is scheduled for June 1 & 2

In this Monday, Dec. 3, 2012 photo, Del Teter competes in a game of pickleball at Sun City West senior community in Surprise, Ariz. A hybrid of tennis, badminton and table tennis, pickleball is played on a court a quarter the size of a tennis court, with hard rackets and a variety of whiffle ball. Created on the whim of a U.S. Congressman, pickleball has become a big hit in senior communities around the country, and is gaining steam with younger players and at schools, too. (AP Photo/Matt York)

ORLANDO, Fla. – A local food bank stands to benefit from the pickleball craze that’s exploding in Central Florida.

Orlando Advanced Pickleball and Orlando Racket Sports have teamed up for a two-day tournament to raise money for Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.

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“Every participant that registers for this tournament will be providing 40 meals for our community during their most challenging times,” Dave John, founder of Orlando Advanced Pickleball, said in a statement.

The tournament will be held on June 1 and 2 at Orlando Racket Sports at 7059 S. Orange Blossom Trail.

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Orlando Advanced Pickleball and Orlando Racket Sports team up for pickleball tournament (Orlando Advanced Pickleball)

It’s a round robin format with brackets to accommodate every skill level.

Learn more about how to register here.


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