PLAY IT FORWARD PALOOZA - October 14-18, 2026!
We are expanding our Palooza Programming to include more sports and activities!
Benefitting the Wendy and Avron B. Fogelman Jewish Family Service at the Memphis Jewish Community Center.
Registration opens:
Members: Thursday, July 9
Community: Monday, August 10
Sponsorship Opportunities Available!
Questions about sponsorship opportunities? Contact Judy Goldberg, Development Director, at (901) 259-9210 or jgoldberg@jccmemphis.org.
Schedule of Events
All dates and activities are subject to change.
Wednesday, October 14
Open Play Pickleball
Join us for Open Play Pickleball! All local groups welcome—901 Pickleball, Bluff City Pickleball, Pickleball Kingdom, and Cameron Brown players. Play for $15 and help support Fogelman JFS Services!
8:00am–4:00pm
Women’s Pickleball Tournament
Women’s doubles tournament.
6:00–9:30pm
Thursday, October 15
Game Day!
Enjoy an afternoon of games including mahjong, bridge, gin, canasta, samba, and more while supporting Fogelman JFS Services.
1:00–4:00pm
Men's Pickleball Tournament
Men’s doubles tournament. Registration opens through October 11, 2026.
6:00–9:30pm
3-Point Shootout Contest (Age 15+)
Players compete to make the most shots from beyond the arc within a time limit.
6:30–7:30pm
Friday, October 16
Beginner Pickleball Clinic
Introductory session covering rules, basics, and foundational skills.
9:00–10:00am
Tennis Intermediate Drills
Warm-up drills and live-ball scenarios with high-energy coaching.
9:15–10:15am
Intermediate Pickleball Clinic
10:00–11:30am
Skill-building clinic with drills, gameplay, and instructor feedback.
Advanced Pickleball Clinic
Advanced clinic focused on strategy, precision, and competitive play.
11:30am–1:00pm
Tennis 101 Beginner Clinic
Learn essential tennis strokes, rules, and techniques.
10:30–11:30am
Sunday, October 18
Mixed Doubles – Upper Intermediate Pickleball Tournament
Designed for experienced players (around 3.5+).
9:30am–3:00pm • $55 Community / $45 Member (per team)
Mixed Doubles – Topflight Pickleball Tournament
Advanced division (4.0+) featuring round-robin play and championship bracket.
10:30am–4:00pm • $55 Community / $45 member price (per team)
Flag Football Clinic (Ages 7–10)
Intro clinic teaching passing, catching, and teamwork through fun drills.
12:00–1:00pm • $35 Community / $25 member price
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament (Adults)
High-energy 3-on-3 basketball competition.
12:30– 2:30pm • $150 Community / $125 member price (per team)
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament (15U)
Competitive youth division.
1:30–3:30pm • $150 Community / $125 price (per team)
7v7 Flag Football Tournament
Non-contact football tournament for ages 12–17.
1:30–5:30pm • $275 Community / $250 member price (per team)
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament (17U)
Competitive youth division for ages 17 and under.
2:30– 4:30pm • $150 Community / $125 member price (per team)
Youth Pickleball Clinic (Ages 7–9)
Basics of pickleball taught through fun drills and games.
3:30–4:30pm • $30 Community / $25 member price
Youth Pickleball Clinic (Ages 10–13)
Basics of pickleball taught through fun drills and games.
4:30–5:30pm • $30 Community / $25 member price
Thank you to our 2025 Pickleball Palooza Sponsors!
Ace Level
Hal Fogelman
Robin and Billy Orgel
MLGW
Smash Level
OPUS
Kitchen Level
Reynolds Bone & Griesbeck, PLC
Jan and Marc Hanover
Higgins Electric
Sharon and Mike Goldstein
Kitchens Unlimited
Laurie/Elkan Scheidt
Rose Ostrow
Running Pony
Doug/Karen Karmel
Home Instead
Steve and Betsy Libby
Bill and Patti Weiss
Janice and Jimmy Ringel
Lubin Property Mgmt
Kimberlee/Scott Strome
Siskind Susser
Pickler Level
Wolfchase Honda
Weiss & Glassell Orthodontics
Immaculate Landscaping
Kelman Lazarov
Monique and Charles Jalenak
Cintas
Dink Level
Karen and Jody Franklin
Leigh and Danny Mansberg
Janis and Pat Finan
Margo and Todd Gruen
Fan Club
Everett Pidgeon
David and Jill Buring
Jan/Marc Reisman
Teri and Larry Graber
2025 Pickleball Palooza Vendors!
Gamma Sports
MLGW
Opus
Home Instead
Kitchens Unlimited
901 Pickleball Hats
Alliance Healthcare
Encompass Health
Sam’s Club
Jewels by Angi
Questions about Palooza Programming? Contact Rosalyn Knox, Chief Experience Officer of the MJCC, at (901) 259-9210 or rknox@jccmemphis.org.