About this Event
The ConnectAble Classic: Halloween Charity Pickleball Tournament
Date & Time: Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT
Location: The Pickleball Club 1300 Sarasota Center Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34240
Event Summary / Description:
Join us for a 4-person team Halloween charity pickleball tournament supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Sarasota.
Format & Details:
- Courts: 8 indoor courts
- Bracket: Double elimination plus a "Toilet Bowl" bracket (everyone gets plenty of court time; podium by lunchtime)
- Teams: 4 players per team (bring your own paddles and balls)
- Skill Levels: Open to beginners and advanced players
- Costumes: Costumes encouraged—prizes awarded for best team spirit, top teams, and individual players
- Amenities: Live bracket display, on-site café, PA announcements
Tickets / Registration:
- Team Entry: $100 per team ($25/player)
- Corporate Sponsorships: Packages available to fund IDD job placements directly
Beneficiary: Proceeds fund job coaching, training, and inclusive hiring through Inclusion Revolution and ConnectAble.work.
Direct Registration Link:
Agenda
🕑: 08:30 AM
Check-in opens
Info: Check your bracket and find your court
🕑: 09:00 AM
Check-in closes, team briefing
Info: Rules, format and bracket walkthrough
🕑: 09:10 AM
Sponsor shoutouts + paddle tap
Info: Every player on court for the opening paddle tap
🕑: 09:15 AM
Round 1
Info: All 8 courts in play
🕑: 10:15 AM
Round 2
Info: Winners advance, first-round losses move to the Toilet Bowl
🕑: 11:00 AM
Round 3 / Semifinals
🕑: 11:45 AM
Finals
Info: 1st vs 2nd, with the 3rd place match played simultaneously
🕑: 12:15 PM
Podium ceremony
Info: Trophy presentation and photos
🕑: 12:45 PM
Facilities close
Info: Thanks for playing!
Event venue & nearby stays
The Pickleball Club at Lakewood Ranch, 1300 Sarasota Center Boulevard, Sarasota, United States
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