{"id":8412,"date":"2026-04-20T14:01:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T14:01:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/20\/junior-league-of-columbia-to-host-2nd-annual-pickleball-tournament\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T14:01:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T14:01:14","slug":"junior-league-of-columbia-to-host-2nd-annual-pickleball-tournament","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/20\/junior-league-of-columbia-to-host-2nd-annual-pickleball-tournament\/","title":{"rendered":"Junior League of Columbia to Host 2nd Annual Pickleball Tournament"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"426\"><strong data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"182\">CAYCE<\/strong> &ndash; The <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Junior League of Columbia<\/span><\/span> invites the community to pick up a paddle and join its 2nd Annual Pickleball Tournament, presented by ProMotion Rehab and Sports Medicine, on April 24&ndash;25 at the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Cayce Pickleball Complex<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"619\">The two-day event blends friendly competition with fundraising efforts supporting the Junior League&rsquo;s mission of advancing women&rsquo;s leadership through volunteerism, collaboration and training.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"865\">Festivities begin Thursday, April 24, with the &ldquo;Play It Forward Kickoff Party&rdquo; from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Guests can enjoy open play, heavy hors d&rsquo;oeuvres, an open bar and a raffle featuring prizes, while connecting with fellow pickleball enthusiasts.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"1057\">Tournament play follows on Friday, April 25, featuring both single-gender doubles and mixed doubles divisions for a variety of skill levels. Participants may register for one or both events.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1355\">&ldquo;We are thrilled to bring the community together again for a weekend of fun, fitness and philanthropy,&rdquo; said Libby Mathias, co-chair of the tournament. &ldquo;This event highlights the growing popularity of pickleball while supporting our mission to empower women leaders and strengthen our community.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1523\">Registration is open through April 20. Community members are also encouraged to attend the kickoff event or support the tournament through sponsorships and donations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1583\">For more information or to register, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jlcolumbia.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">jlcolumbia.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CAYCE &ndash; The Junior League of Columbia invites the community to pick up a paddle and join its 2nd Annual Pickleball Tournament, presented by ProMotion Rehab and Sports Medicine, on April 24&ndash;25 at the Cayce Pickleball Complex. 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