<b>Pickle for a Purpose is a fundraiser is for the Youth Volunteer Corps of Hampton Roads (YVCHR). </b>
YVCHR engages youth (age 11-18) in meaningful volunteer opportunities that positively impact the lives of others. Established in 2009, YVCHR is the first YVC affiliate in the state of Virginia and is one of more than 40 affiliates internationally.
<b>MISSION STATEMENT:</b>
We engage youth in team-based service experiences that build life and work skills while inspiring a lifetime ethic of service.
<b>VISION STATEMENT:</b>
Communities defined by compassion, selflessness, and respect for others.
We engage youth in team-based service experiences that build life and work skills while inspiring a lifetime ethic of service.
<b>Inspiring a Lifetime Ethic of Service</b>
For more information about us, check us out at https://www.yvchr.org/
<b><p style="color:red;">6 CASH PRIZE EVENTS ARE INCLUDED! Look below at Prize Money Description.<b></p>
Cash Prize events include: ($25 event fee)
1. Men's Double Open (Combined Max Team DUPR 9.5) Any age
2. Men's Doubles 4.0- 4.49 - Any Age
3. Women's Doubles Open (Combine Max Team DUPR 9.5) Any age
4. Women's Doubles 4.0 - 4.49 - Any Age
5. Mixed Doubles Open (Combined Max TEAM DUPR 9.5) Any age
6. Mixed Doubles 4.0 - 4.49 Any age
<b><p style="color:red;"> Custom Medals for all events!!<b></p>
<b>Action-packed matches and top-level competition with players from the East Coast of Virginia!</b>
<b>Tournament Info:</b>
There will be Skill & Age Divisions in Men's and Women's Doubles, and Mixed Doubles.
Age Divisions: 5+, 35+, 50+, 60+
Skill Divisions: 3.0+, 3.5+, 4.0+, OPEN
Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded to the top 3 teams in each bracket.
<b>Tournament Dates and Event Schedule:</b>
Saturday, August 1st: Men and Women’s Doubles
Sunday, August 2nd: Mixed Doubles
*Full Bracket Schedule & Start Times will be released the week of the tournament.
All scores will go towards your DUPR Rating!! Go to link below and set up your account. Then connect it to your pickleballbrackets account.
<p style="color:blue;"><b><a href="https://www.dupr.com/ ">DUPR.COM</a><b></p>
Connecting Your DUPR Account Instructions
<p style="color:blue;"><b><a href="https://pickleball.freshdesk.com/en/support/solutions/articles/72000631731-connecting-your-dupr-account ">CONNECTING YOUR DUPR</a><b></p>
Go to link below for sponsorship opportunities:
<p style="color:blue;"><b><a href="https://camohana.godaddysites.com/ ">2025 Sponsorship Opportunities</a><b></p>
<b>Tournament Fees:</b>
Early Registration Fee is $40!! This ends on Mon. 5/4/26.
Semi-Early Registration Fee is $50. This ends on Sat. 6/27/26.
Regular Registration Fee will be $60.
The registration fee is per player and includes tournament sponsor giveaways.
Event fees are $10 per event for all Skill & Age events. Cash Prize events are $25 per event. There will also be a Pickleball Brackets non-refundable service fee of $5 per event or a maximum of $10 when registering for 2 or more events.
For doubles events, priority will be given to teams that have both partners registered. Teams with only one partner registered and teams with no designated partner will be waitlisted. To secure your spot in a doubles bracket, please make sure that both you and your partner are registered.
<b>Location: </b>
The tournament will take place at the Picklr Williamsburg indoor pickleball facility!
<p style="color:blue;"><b><a href="https://thepicklr.com/location/williamsburg/ ">Picklr Williamsburg</a><b></p>
