By Elise Savastano
Get ready to paddle up for a good cause! United Way of Southwest Colorado invites the community to a fun-filled Pickleball Fundraising Tournament and Learn-to-Play Clinic on Saturday, June 14 at the Schneider Park pickleball courts in Durango.
The event kicks off in the morning with a beginner’s clinic, followed by a skills games competition and a friendly round-robin tournament for new players. The fun continues in the afternoon with an intermediate-level skills contest and shootout tournament for players rated 2.0–3.0.
Proceeds support United Way’s Team UP initiative, which helps youth and families across Southwest Colorado.
Participants can also bid in an online silent auction featuring a variety of exciting items and experiences. The auction is now open for bidding; click here. You don’t have to play to participate in the auction. Winners will be announced at the post-event happy hour at 11th Street Station.
This event is generously sponsored by Alpine Bank, FCI Constructors Inc., and Northpoint Furniture.
To learn more about United Way events, visit: www.unitedway-swco.org/events
Let’s rally together — on and off the court — for a stronger community!
Elise Savastano is Vice President of Finance and Operations, United Way of Southwest Colorado.