We're excited to welcome back Arrillaga Foundation as our Title Sponsor and to partner with Pickles at Forté to make your Paddle for HUGS experience even better!Bring your pickleball skills to the court to compete in this unsanctioned benefit tournament to support HUGS and Hawaii's seriously ill children and their families. This is a mixed doubles, round-robin tournament. There will be two skill divisions: up to 3.0 (includes beginners and players up 3.0) and 3.5+ (players who are 3.5 and above), with three age brackets in each division.
Players can expect to play a minimum of 6 games (number of games may change based on final registration count), first to 11 points or top score in 12 minutes. Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners from each bracket. Please sign up as an individual. Players will be teamed up with a different player of the opposite sex for each match. For questions email [email protected] or call 808-732-4846. Open to players ages 13 and up in all experience levels.
PLUS!
-Enjoy a special halftime exhibition by Pickleball Pro Keven Wong
-Special live performance by Jody Kamisato of Ukulele Hale
-Registration includes drawing entry for a chance to win free giveaways
-Complimentary snacks and refreshments - free smoothies from Jamba Hawaii
-Come dressed in pink to show your support!
Experience playing in a tournament is NOT required. Beginners are welcome.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2026
From 8:00AM
Pickles at Forté (1032 Fort Street Mall)
Registration fee: $70/person
Deadline to register: Oct. 24, 2026 or if 125 players are met
Register at: https://givebutter.com/paddleforhugs2026
Event venue
Pickles at Forté, 1032 Fort St Mall, Honolulu, HI 96813-5601, United States
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