<b>WELCOME TO THE FIRST EVER COOPER'S CANCER CRUSHER!</b>
The <b>1st Annual Cooper’s Cancer Crusher</b> is more than just a pickleball tournament — it’s a weekend dedicated to community, hope, and fighting for families impacted by cancer. Hosted by <a href="https://ppbrva.com/"><span style="color: blue;"><u>Performance Pickleball RVA</a></u></span>, this special event benefits <a href="https://hereforthegirls.org/"><span style="color: blue;"><u>Here for the Girls</a></u></span>, a nonprofit organization supporting women facing breast cancer through community, connection, and care.
The tournament was created from a deeply personal place for Morgan Cooper, Director of Business Operations at Performance Pickleball RVA. After witnessing both her mother and grandmother battle — and ultimately win — their fights against cancer, Morgan saw firsthand the emotional, physical, and financial toll cancer can take on an entire family. Cooper’s Cancer Crusher was born out of a desire to turn those experiences into something positive: a way to rally the pickleball community together in support of others currently facing that journey.
Players of all skill levels are invited to compete, connect, and give back while helping raise awareness and funds for an incredible cause. Whether you’re stepping on the court to win medals or simply to support the mission, every match played helps make a difference.
Together, we’re playing for something bigger than pickleball!<br><br>
📝 <b>TOURNAMENT INFO:</b>
This charity fundraiser tournament will be held at the premier Performance Pickleball RVA indoor pickleball facility in Henrico, VA with Skill & Age divisions in <b>Men's, Women's, Mixed, & Coed Doubles</b>. Matches will take place on 12 state-of-the-art indoor pickleball courts. Medals will be awarded to the top 3 teams/players in each bracket!
📊 <b>Age Divisions:</b><br>• 49 And Under<br>• 50 And Over<br>• Minimum Age to Participate is 12; Please Contact Us For Exceptions
📈 <b>Skill Divisions:</b><br>• Social Beginner (2.5 And Under)<br>• Social Intermediate (3.0)<br>• Competitive Intermediate (3.5)<br>• Competitive Advanced (4.0)<br>• Competitive Elite (4.5)<br>• Pro Open (5.0 And Above)
↪ Coed Doubles Teams Can Be Men's, Women's or Mixed Pairings<br>↪ Pro Open Coed Doubles Combined Team DUPR Cannot Exceed 9.5<br><br>
📅 <b>TOURNAMENT DATE:</b>
<b>Saturday, October 3, 2026</b><br>• Men's Doubles<br>• Women's Doubles<br>• Mixed Doubles<br>• Coed Doubles (Social Beginner & Pro Open Divisions Only)<br>• Doors Open at 8:00am for Check-In, Warm-Up and Welcome!
🔔 Bracket Schedule & Start Times Will Be Released the Week of the Tournament<br><br>
💳 <b>TOURNAMENT FEES:</b>
The registration cost is $75 per player and covers up to two events. There is also a PB/PT non-refundable service fee of $5 per event or a maximum of $10 when registering for 2 or more events. A portion of all registration fees will be donated to <a href="https://hereforthegirls.org/"><span style="color: blue;"><u>Here for the Girls</a></u></span>!
Registration includes up to two events and a tournament t-shirt! Please be sure to indicate your shirt size during the registration process. Late or last-minute registrants may not be guaranteed a t-shirt and/or desired shirt size, so be sure to <i>SIGN UP EARLY</i>!
📍 Cancellation Deadline is Sunday 9/20/26<br>📍 Registration Closes on Sunday 9/27/26<br><br>
🔗 <b>LINKS:</b><br>🎗 <a href="https://hereforthegirls.org/"><span style="color: blue;"><u>Here for the Girls</a></u></span><br>🏓 <a href="https://ppbrva.com/"><span style="color: blue;"><u>Performance Pickleball RVA</a></u></span><br>🛒 <a href="https://pickleballpaddlesus.com/"><span style="color: blue;"><u>Pickleball Paddles U.S. Pro Shop</a></u></span><br>🍴 <a href="https://ppbrva.com/kitchen-rva/"><span style="color: blue;"><u>Kitchen RVA</a></u></span>
