Father's Day pickleball tournament raises funds for Alzheimer’s Association

Purple Pickleball Tournament turned Father’s Day weekend into a charity-driven pickleball stop at Pavilion of Pickleball, with proceeds going to the Alzheimer’s Association. The event mixed competition with a clear community purpose, giving players a chance to spend the holiday on court while backing a cause that reaches far beyond the game.

The fundraiser was set up as a two-day tournament for June 20-21, 2026, and the format covered women’s doubles, men’s doubles and mixed doubles. Players were entered into a round robin with draw partners, a structure that kept the matches moving and let entrants rotate through different pairings instead of staying locked with one teammate for the whole event.

That format made the tournament feel more social and more open than a winner-take-all bracket. With draw partners, more players could get court time and more groups could stay involved across the weekend, which fit the kind of low-pressure, travel-friendly pickleball outing that often works well for families and friend groups. The indoor setting at Pavilion of Pickleball also gave the fundraiser a dedicated venue, a practical advantage over a temporary park setup because it typically makes the day smoother for players and spectators alike.

The Alzheimer’s Association tie gave the event its emotional center. Around Father’s Day, that connection carried extra weight, especially for players looking for a weekend activity that felt meaningful without losing the fun, social rhythm that keeps pickleball events accessible. The tournament fit a familiar pattern in the sport, where a simple doubles format and a recognizable nonprofit cause can bring in players who want to compete, connect and contribute at the same time.

By the time the Father’s Day weekend rounds were complete, Purple Pickleball Tournament had the ingredients that make charity events stick: a named cause, a two-day schedule, multiple doubles divisions and a clear home at Pavilion of Pickleball. That combination gave the fundraiser a welcoming feel that other pickleball destinations could easily borrow.