Pickleball for All: A Smashing Success!

tags: Adaptive Sports Program International Center for Spinal Cord Injury Event Recaps

On Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, the courts came alive for the first annual Pickleball for All Tournament—an accessible, action-packed event where fun met fierce competition! Hosted by our amazing friends at Dill Dinkers, the day was filled with laughter, lively rallies and unforgettable moments. 

Players of all abilities brought their A game, and the energy was electric, from the first serve to the final point. Whether you were dinking, driving or cheering from the sidelines, the spirit of inclusion and joy was everywhere.

Thanks to your incredible support, we raised over $30,000 to fund recreational and therapeutic programs for our patients—making a real difference, one paddle at a time. 

Congratulations to our winners! 

  • Women’s Beginner: Becca Martin and Jamie Askew
  • Women’s Intermediate: Carrie Lebow and Julie Posner
  • Mixed Doubles: Ariana Miles and Carlos Hernandez
  • Mixed Abilities:
    • Bracket A: Heidi Nash and Anthony Caparella
    • Bracket B: Larry Toler and Jody Lutrell Dust off those paddles, start practicing your spin shots, and get ready—Pickleball for All 2026 is going to be even bigger and better!