2nd Annual Winter Pickleball Festival to take place at Grand Park Events Center

Westfield, IN (December 9, 2024) — The Holiday Pickleball Festival is set to once again take place at Grand Park (19000 Grand Park Blvd.) in Westfield beginning December 13, 2024 and running through January 2, 2025. Organized by the Grand National Racquet Center (GNRC), this event features multiple tournament offerings, beginner & intermediate level clinics, sponsorship opportunities, vendor booths, and corporate outings. It is a collaborative effort involving GNRC, Indiana University pickleball coach Timber Tucker, and Grand Park Sports Campus.

The Holiday Pickleball Festival will utilize the Grand Park Events Center to host fundraising tournaments and events during the 12 Days of Thanks & Giving, providing a unique venue for players to enjoy the sport during the indoor facility's slower time of year and raise money to support many organizations in the area such as The Little Red Door Cancer Agency, Ivy Tech of Hamilton County, Westfield Youth Assistance Program, Westfield Youth Sports, Heart and Soul Clinic, Damar Services and More. 

GNRC's owner, Birch Dalton, recognized the opportunity to bring Pickleball to Westfield ahead of the market in 2023 when there wasn't a lot of options to play indoor pickleball in December and is excited to be able to bring this popular festival back again this year. "Using the Grand Park Events Center makes sense to help attract major tournaments and events in the future. We know that a tremendous asset like Grand Park will create a unique experience for pickleball players,” said Dalton.

Scheduled Tournaments:

• 12/14, Wine, Women & Pickleball: An event where women can enjoy pickleball while supporting the Little Red Door Cancer Agency with a glass of wine and lots of fun activities.
• 12/15, Ivy Tech of Hamilton County Pickleball Palooza: A co-ed scramble tournament to support Ivy Tech of Hamilton County.
• 12/20, Dink 'Til You Drop: All Day Pickleball for 1 low price. Several events offered like open play, clinics, challenges and more. A portion of your fee benefits Heart & Soul Free Clinic.
• 12/21, Winter Pickleball Team Smash: Co-ed adult teams of all levels can participate in this tournament hosted by GNRC benefiting Damar Services.
• 12/27, Westfield Youth Assistance Program: A fun family day offering a clinic and an opportunity to put the skills to work and activities.
• 12/29, Westfield Youth Sports: A day all about the kids and the ones who make it happen - the parents. Participate in a clinic then show us what you learned in an optional tournament.

The festival will also offer court rental opportunities most days, clinics, a New Years Slam and business partnerships for hosting tournaments or employee outings.
 
For more information, please visit HolidayPickleballFestival.com.
 

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About the City of Westfield: Westfield is the fastest-growing city in Indiana and the sixth-fastest-growing city in the country. Westfield is home to more than 50,000 residents in Hamilton County, situated north of Indianapolis. The city is known for its 400-acre Grand Park Sports Campus, connectivity to US-31 and State Road 32, and nationally recognized public schools.