PLAY IT FORWARD PALOOZA - October 14-18, 2026!
For year 6, the Palooza has been rebranded and expanded to include a variety of sports and activities, providing more opportunities to “Play It Forward” as all proceeds benefit Wendy and Avron B. Fogelman Jewish Family Service at the Memphis JCC.
**Registration is OPEN**
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.
8:00am–4:00pm • Register
Women’s Pickleball Tournament
Women’s doubles tournament.
6:00–9:30pm • Register
Thursday, October 15
Game Day at the Goldstein Lodge
Enjoy an afternoon of games including mahjong, rummikub, bridge, canasta, and samba while supporting Fogelman Jewish Family Service. Enjoy a Dirty Soda Bar and raffles with prizes. Registration open through October 11, 2026.
1:00–4:00pm • Register
Men's Pickleball Tournament
Men’s doubles tournament. Registration open through October 11, 2026.
6:00–9:30pm • Register
3-Point Shootout Contest (Age 11+)
Players compete to make the most shots from beyond the 3-point line within a time limit.
6:00–7:00pm • in the Pavilion (weather permitting) • Register
Friday, October 16
Beginner Pickleball Clinic
Introductory session covering rules, basics, and foundational skills.
9:00–10:00am • Register
Tennis Intermediate Drills
Warm-up drills and live-ball scenarios with high-energy coaching.
9:15–10:15am • Register
Intermediate Pickleball Clinic
Skill-building clinic with drills, gameplay, and instructor feedback.
10:00–11:30am • Register
Advanced Pickleball Clinic
Advanced clinic focused on strategy, precision, and competitive play.
11:30am–1:00pm • Register
Tennis 101 Beginner Clinic
Learn essential tennis strokes, rules, and techniques.
10:30–11:30am • Register
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) • Register
Mixed Doubles – Topflight Pickleball Tournament
Advanced division (4.0+) featuring round-robin play and championship bracket.
10:30am–4:00pm • $55 Community / $45 Member (per team) • Register
Flag Football Clinic (Ages 7–10)
Intro clinic teaching passing, catching, and teamwork through fun drills.
12:00–1:00pm • $35 Community / $25 Member • Register
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament (Adults 18+)
High-energy 3-on-3 basketball competition.
12:30–2:30pm • $150 Community / $125 Member (per team) • Register
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament (15U)
Competitive youth division.
1:30–3:30pm • $150 Community / $125 Member (per team) • Register
7v7 Flag Football Tournament (Ages 12-17)
Non-contact football tournament.
1:30–5:30pm • $275 Community / $250 Member (per team) • Register
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament (17U)
Competitive youth division for ages 17 and under.
2:30–4:30pm • $150 Community / $125 Member (per team) • Register
Youth Pickleball Clinic (Ages 7–9)
Basics of pickleball taught through fun drills and games.
3:30–4:30pm • $30 Community / $25 Member • Register
Youth Pickleball Clinic (Ages 10–13)
Basics of pickleball taught through fun drills and games.
4:30–5:30pm • $30 Community / $25 Member • Register
Questions about Palooza Programming? Contact Rosalyn Knox, Chief Experience Officer of the MJCC, at (901) 259-9210 or rknox@jccmemphis.org.