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American Pickleball Tour is Coming to Charleston

Grab your paddles and join America's newest sports craze for some good, old-fashioned competition, along with a variety of social events!

Clubs, businesses and organizations are welcome to participate in groups, and can receive perks such as registration discounts and more!
Clubs, businesses and organizations are welcome to participate in groups, and can receive perks such as registration discounts and more! (American Pickleball Tour)

One of the fastest growing U.S. sports will be making its way to the heart of West Virginia during the Charleston American Pickleball Tournament. The competition will take place Friday, September 30 - Sunday, October 2 at Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive in Charleston. There will be a social event on Thursday, September 29 for those who arrive early. The opening ceremony and some matches will occur on Friday, September 30. The tournament will continue through Sunday, with an awards ceremony Sunday evening. Participants 19 and older are welcome to play.

Registration includes an American Pickleball Tour (APT) visor and towel, along with additional swag. Participants will also get an invitation to social gatherings throughout the weekend (some gatherings will require an additional fee). A customized APT medal will be given to the top three overall winners for each event in different age and skill brackets. Clubs, businesses and organizations are welcome to participate in groups, and can receive perks such as registration discounts and more!

“The American Pickleball Tour is one of the most exciting tournaments around - we’ve taken America’s newest sport obsession and added a social spin to it - participants will walk away with new friends and amazing memories,” said Aaron Del Mar, APT founder. “We are thrilled to bring this fresh, new event to Charleston!”

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A combination of tennis, badminton and ping pong, Pickleball is a paddle sport created with all ages and skill levels in mind. This event offers an excellent opportunity for novices and advanced players to make new friends all while improving their game! To learn more about the sport, visit https://usapickleball.org/.

For more information, to become a tournament sponsor or ambassador, or to register, visit https://americanpickleballtour.com/charleston-wv/. Send questions to events@adrenalinespecialevents.com.

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