Greater Kingsport Boys & Girls Club Announces March 21 Pickleball Fundraiser

Proceeds from a community pickleball tournament scheduled for March 21 will go straight to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kingsport to support its after-school and summer programs, the Club announced on March 3. The event is billed as a fundraiser intended to raise money for youth programs and services serving children and teens in Kingsport, Tennessee.

Organizers plan a mix of competitive and recreational play open to players of all skill levels, and the Club’s announcement lists food, music, and other activities as part of the day. Interested participants are directed to register on the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kingsport’s website; registration details, fees, and match formats were not included in the announcement.

A social-media post from the Club promotes the event as the “1st annual Net Gains Pickleball Tournament and Fundraiser,” opening with the line: “✨ Serve up some fun and support our Club Kids! ✨ We are excited to host our 1st annual Net Gains Pickleball Tournament and Fundraiser. The” That post is the only source in the announcement that uses the Net Gains branding and the “1st annual” language.

The Club’s public contact information and operational details are available on its website: main phone (423) 230-4160, general email info@kbgc.org, and physical address 1 Positive Place, Kingsport, TN 37660. Jessica Poore is listed on the Club’s site as the contact for sponsorship or event questions at jessicap@kbgc.org and 423-230-4160. The site also lists afterschool hours Monday–Friday 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm and summer program hours Monday–Friday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm.

The Club’s sponsorship page contains detailed tiers and benefits for another event listed as the “2nd Annual Night of Champions,” including a Champion Sponsor level at $20,000+, a Red Carpet Sponsor level at $5,000+ with logo signage and reserved tables, and a $1,000+ sponsor level that includes ten event tickets and program recognition. That sponsorship content appears on the Club’s sponsorship page but is not explicitly tied to the March 21 pickleball event, and the Club’s announcement does not confirm whether those sponsorship tiers apply to the tournament.

The announcement emphasizes the fundraiser’s purpose: to ensure the Boys & Girls Club can continue providing educational, recreational, and mentorship opportunities to local youth. With proceeds designated for the Club’s programs, the March 21 tournament is positioned as a community opportunity to support Kingsport families; organizers ask players and businesses interested in registration or sponsorship to contact the Club via the phone number (423) 230-4160, info@kbgc.org, or Jessica Poore at jessicap@kbgc.org for more information.