Join us on May 17th & 18th at YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase for Paddles with a Purpose, powered by JOOLA. This special Pickleball partnership kickoff event is where fun meets philanthropy! All proceeds will support the YMCA’s Send a Kid to Camp program, helping provide unforgettable summer experiences for children in need across our community. Please donate today and visit this page for updates on TEAM JOOLA pro player participation, event news & updates.
Join Us for Paddles with a Purpose
What to Expect:
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Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at 10am on Saturday, May 17th: Celebrate the official dedication of Richard Lee Court, the new home for signature pickleball events at the YMCA, powered by JOOLA.
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Meet & Greet with the Pros on Saturday, May 17th: Connect with JOOLA’s participating touring and junior pros, top pickleball players and fellow pickleball enthusiasts.
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Instructional Clinic from 11am to 12:30am on Saturday, May 17th: Learn from the best with hands-on coaching from TEAM JOOLA and the YMCA.
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TWO Pro-Am Round Robin sessions (one from 1pm to 3pm and another from 3pm to 5pm; both on Saturday, May 17th): 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 fellow players, JOOLA pros, and your favorite YMCA pickleball coaches.
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Corporate Round Robin Challenge on Sunday, May 18th from 11am to 1pm: Grab a colleague, rock your company’s colors or logo, and represent your workplace in our first-ever Corporate Pickleball Round Robin Challenge!
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JOOLA Paddle Demos all weekend: Test drive a new JOOLA paddle this weekend! JOOLA offers exceptional paddles for champions at every level.
Event Kickoff Details:
📍 Location: YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase
📅 Date: Saturday, May 17th & 18th
⏰ Start Time: 10 AM (Ribbon-cutting ceremony)
Don’t miss your chance to play, learn, and give back!
To register for Paddle with a Purpose events/activities,
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YMCA Bethesda Chevy Chase Members: register through your YMCA Bethesda Chevy Chase Court Reserve account. If you do not have an active Court Reserve account, please contact the branch team for assistance at 301-530-3725 or bchevychase@ymcadc.org.
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Members of other YMCA of Metropolitan Washington locations: if you do not have a Court Reserve account for YMCA Bethesda Chevy Chase, it is easy to set one up. Please click here to learn how to do this in a few easy steps and please contact the branch team for assistance at 301-530-3725 or bchevychase@ymcadc.org.
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Non-members: you are welcome to create a one-time 7-Day Court Sports Trial account through Court Reserve to participate in this event. Please consider joining the YMCA to participate in amazing pickleball experiences all year long, powered by JOOLA. To learn about membership and for assistance, please contact the branch team at 301-530-3725 or bchevychase@ymcadc.org.
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While the players listed will make every effort to attend and participate, the participation of the specific players listed is subject to change and not guaranteed. 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.