COLUMBUS, Ind. – The Bill Martin Memorial Pickleball Tournament, a Thrive Alliance fundraiser, held in partnership with the Columbus Pickleball Club, returns this spring.
The tournament takes on a new name in 2024, being held in honor of the late Bill Martin. He was an active pickleball player who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease a few years ago. After learning of his diagnosis, he continued to support and cheer on pickleball players. Martin succumbed to Alzheimer’s disease in 2022.
All proceeds from the tournament support Thrive Alliances Dementia and Care Partners programming. The Dementia Care programs at Thrive Alliance strive to keep people engaged in their communities and offer much-needed support and respite care to their care partners.
This year, the tournament will be held on the 18 Pickleball Courts at CERA Sports Park and Campground in Columbus.
The tourney will consist of a round-robin scramble format across 5 divisions. The cost is $40 per person.
Individuals interested in the Bill Martin Memorial Pickleball Tournament can register here.
