Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge Hosts Second Annual Pickleball Tournament – The Big Serve
August 28, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge Hosts Second Annual Pickleball Tournament – The Big Serve
Rally for a Cause: Play Pickleball and Help Empower Local Youth!
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. – Serve up success with The Big Serve, the second annual pickleball tournament benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge. The Big Serve will be held on September 27, 2025 from 9 am-2 pm at Darden Towe Park, 1145 Darden Towe Park Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911 and is presented by Morris & Wells Wealth Management.
The Big Serve features an exciting Round Robin format with participants competing in teams of two. Groupings include social, competitive, and BBBS Matches. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, this inclusive setup encourages camaraderie and community spirit, making it a perfect way to support a great cause while enjoying the fast-paced action of pickleball.
Early bird registration is $30 by September 8, or $40 after. Registration closes September 23. For more information or to register, visit https://blueridgebigs.org/pickleball. To donate or become a sponsor, contact Sarah Althoff at salthoff@blueridgebigs.org or 434-244-0882 ext. 103.
Media invited to attend.
When: Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 9 am-2 pm (Rain date: Sunday, September 28, 9 am-2 pm)
Where: Darden Towe Park, 1145 Darden Towe Park Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911
“Our second annual pickleball tournament builds on the incredible energy and support we saw last year,” said Molly Jackson, Executive Director of BBBS of the Central Blue Ridge. “This event is more than a game—it’s a celebration of community, connection, and commitment to our mission. Every serve, rally, and point help us move closer to matching the children on our waitlist with mentors who can make a lifelong difference.”
About Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge (BBBS), founded in 1980, has served over 1,500 children in Central Virginia. The mission of BBBS is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Our mentoring program helps build bridges and break down barriers by pairing one adult volunteer (Big) with one child (Little) and supporting each Big/Little Match at every stage.
For more information, visit www.blueridgebigs.org. For media inquiries, please contact Molly Jackson at mjackson@blueridgebigs.org or 434-244-0882.
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