Bensenville, Ill. (January 10, 2025) — The Bensenville Park District invites pickleball enthusiasts to compete in its inaugural pickleball tournament, 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, at the Deer Grove Leisure Center Gymnasium, 1000 W. Wood St., Bensenville. The event was previously published as taking place Feb. 1.
Open to players ages 18 and older, the tournament welcomes participants of all skill levels for a day of intense matches, friendly competition, and fun. Teams will battle it out for prizes awarded to the top three finishers, making this a must-play event for pickleball lovers.
The registration fee is $25 per team. Participants are encouraged to sign up by Jan. 26 at the Deer Grove Leisure Center.
“This tournament is a fantastic opportunity for players to showcase their skills while enjoying the fastest-growing sport in the country,” says Recreation Supervisor Breana Aponte, noting the park district’s recent growth in pickleball lessons and participation.
The district offers two sessions of Adult Pickleball 101 lessons, 6-6:50 p.m. Mondays, January 27-March 17 and March 24-May 19. Classes focus on pickleball basics such as serving, forehand and backhand shots and court positioning. Players will also learn scoring and the rules of the game through drills and play time. Fees are $50, $45 for in-district participants and include all equipment.
For more information about pickleball and other programs, visit BvilleParks.org or call (630) 766-7015.
