The recently renovated Jean Shepherd Complex in Hammond will be hosting the inaugural PICKLEMANIA 2025 $20K Challenge February 21-23. Open events include men’s doubles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles. Skill level events include men’s doubles, women’s doubles, mixed doubles at five different skill levels (3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 and 5.0) and two different age groups, 18-49 and 50+ years.
“The South Shore CVA is excited to host this inaugural event here in northwest Indiana and showcase the Jean Shepherd Center which is now one of the premier pickleball facilities in the Chicagoland area,” stated Phil Taillon, President/CEO of the South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority. “We look forward to working with 219Pickleball on this tournament and future pickleball events to bring people from all over the Midwest to compete in the fastest-growing sport in America.”
This event is presented by 219Pickleball, an organization dedicated to providing quality pickleball events that include competition at all levels. From leagues, tournaments, Friday night scrambles, clinics, and more; they are grateful to be contributing to the growth of the fastest growing sport in the world! They believe pickleball is for all people and ages, creating new friendships, community bonding, and promoting positive physical and mental health.
“We at 219Pickleball are so excited to host NWI’s first major tournament that will bring in players from all over the Midwest,” said Ruben Soto, 219Pickleball Club Manager. “This is one of the largest prizes ‘amateur’ pickleball tournaments offer. We are especially honored to host this tournament and other events in the City of Hammond, which is leading the way as NWI Indiana and Chicagoland’s finest destination for sports, recreation, and overall lifestyle. We are looking forward to bringing in more Pickleball programs including wheelchair leagues/tournaments and more.”
For more information, visit the tournament page. If you are interested in sponsoring the event, please contact Ruben Soto at 219-313-3912.
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