Join Us for Paddles with a Purpose

Reserve your spot today to play with the JOOLA Pros on Saturday, May 17th at YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase! Paddles with a Purpose, powered by JOOLA, is a one-of-a-kind partnership kickoff event that currently features eight of JOOLA’s touring and junior pros leading an instructional clinic and playing with registered participants in Round Robin Pro-Am sessions. Your $50 event registration fee includes a full day of play with JOOLA’s touring professional and junior pros! Don’t miss out on your opportunity to learn from and play with the best!

The JOOLA pro players scheduled to participate include APP top ranked players such as Bobbi Oshiro (#4 APP), Regina-Franco Goldberg (#17 World Pickleball Ranking) and more (click here to view the full roster).

All proceeds generated by this Pickleball partnership kickoff event will support the YMCA’s Send a Kid to Camp program, helping provide unforgettable summer experiences for children in need across our community. Registered event participants and Send a Kid to Camp donors are invited to attend a VIP Reception with JOOLA pros to kickoff the day!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY!

Event Schedule

Your $50 event registration fee includes the opportunity to participate in any or all of the following activities from 9am to 5pm. When you register, simply select the events you’d like to participate in:

9am to 10am: VIP Reception – Attend a special VIP reception to kickoff the morning, where you will have the opportunity to meet with JOOLA’s participating touring and junior pros and enjoy a continental breakfast to start the day. While supplies last, co-branded JOOLA / YMCA pickleball paddle covers will be provided to VIP reception attendees.
10am – 11am: Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and On-Court Activities – Celebrate the official dedication of Richard Lee Court, the new home for signature pickleball events at the YMCA, powered by JOOLA. Then, get on the court with JOOLA pros! Try out a new JOOLA paddle (demos are available) and enjoy the special Pickleball activities planned during this time for ALL levels of play.
11am to 12:30pm: Instructional Clinic led by JOOLA pros – Learn from the best! This pickleball clinic will feature hands-on coaching from JOOLA pros and your favorite YMCA Pickleball coaches. Instruction is available for ALL LEVELS of play; whether you are new to the sport or looking for tips to take your game to the next level. Need a paddle? Want to try a new one? JOOLA paddle demos are available!
1pm to 3pm: Pro-Am Round Robin Play for levels 2.5 – 3.0, OR 3pm to 5pm Pro-Am Round Robin Play for levels 3.0 to 4.0+ – Register today to PLAY in a Round Robin with the JOOLA PROS! Players register individually by skill level and rotate partners each round, creating a dynamic mix of competition and camaraderie. You’ll have the unique opportunity to team up with JOOLA pros, your favorite YMCA pickleball coaches, and fellow players.

Event Kickoff Details:

📍 Location: YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase
📅 Date: Saturday, May 17th
⏰ Start Time: 10 AM (Ribbon-cutting ceremony)

Don’t miss your chance to play, learn, and give back!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY!

CAN’T MAKE IT BUT STILL WANT TO DONATE TO A GREAT CAUSE?

Through your support of the YMCA’s Send a Kid to Camp campaign, the Y can offer scholarships to families with children who wouldn’t otherwise be able to participate. A donation of any size can make a real difference.

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Additional Event Details

While the players listed will make every effort to attend and participate, the participation of the specific players listed, and the event schedule, are both subject to change and are not guaranteed as outlined on this page and on event promotions. In the event of inclement weather, the event may be rescheduled to another date and/or moved indoors to the YMCA Arlington Tennis & Pickleball Center. All proceeds will support the YMCA Send a Kid to Camp program. Thank you for your generous giving & support of the YMCA’s work in communities across the greater Metropolitan Washington area.